I admit I was already calling SF a winner last Monday night in LB's Seahawks super bowl thread.
However after actually capping the game. I have come to this conclusion.
It's all based on feeling and emotion.
A couple things to support this.
1. If the Seahawks had not yet played Niners this year and records and stats were exactly the same. How many would play Niners so confidently?
2. Seattle has a Short week. Yes they lose a day but it is what it is.
3. Niners are favored by -2.5. Normally you don't get the number #1 power ranked team who is 11-1 and 5-1 on the road catching any points to a 8-4 (4-2 home) team.
The only legitimate argument here is the changes in Seattle's secondary but we are talking Kape wonder throwing the ball here. That is a wash considering he isn't brees.
All I am saying is everyone thinks they are sharp by taking the Niners.
Breaking down the game Seattle has the advantage in almost every category.
Don't give me the "who have they played" because the strength of schedule is not that far apart.
Vegas knows how we think and don't think for an instance they didn't create too much value on Seahawks.
While in my heart I want Niners to win. The smart thing would be to sit this game out and have Niners prove they can win.
I know this line is way off and If you read it as Vegas taxing the right side so be it.
I can't help but to take advantage of generous +2.5 points in this game. Seattle will throw the ball effectively against the Niners and I will side with the better red zone defense. Turnovers are almost a push
Sit out or take Seahawks +2.5.
my 2 cents.