NFL handicappers will definitely take into account that underdogs have gone 11-4 against the spread this week leading into ESPN's Monday Night Football, which adds some appeal to the Seattle Seahawks in hosting the Green Bay Packers insideCenturyLink Field.
The Seahawks are currently three-point home underdogs in the current pro football odds (courtesy of SBR Forum), while the total has fallen three points from its opening number to settle in at 44.
Green Bay split its two home games against the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears to open the 2012 NFL regular season, as it now prepares to play away from Lambeau Field in four of the next five weeks. The Packers have won nine of their last 12 prime-time games.
In 15 meetings against Monday night's opponent, the franchise has garnered a 10-5 all-time record, which includes a perfect 2-0 mark in postseason action. Green Bay has won six of the last seven meetings.
Sports bettors will definitely be interested to know that the Packers have tallied a league-best 8-2 record in September road contests under head coach Mike McCarthy, which fits nicely with their 7-4 against-the-spread (ATS) mark as a road favorite of seven or fewer points the last two-plus seasons.
Seattle is coming off an impressive 27-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys as three-point home underdogs in Week 2, while total bettors will notice that the squad has fallen UNDER the total in its first two games of the year.
The Seahawks rank sixth in the league in pass defense, which is an important stat when going against one of the best signal-callers in the NFL. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions in seven career Monday Night Football starts.
Rookie quarterback Russell Wilson will be making his first prime-time appearance, which may cause Seattle to fall to 9-22-1 ATS following a straight-up win.
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The Seahawks are currently three-point home underdogs in the current pro football odds (courtesy of SBR Forum), while the total has fallen three points from its opening number to settle in at 44.
Green Bay split its two home games against the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears to open the 2012 NFL regular season, as it now prepares to play away from Lambeau Field in four of the next five weeks. The Packers have won nine of their last 12 prime-time games.
In 15 meetings against Monday night's opponent, the franchise has garnered a 10-5 all-time record, which includes a perfect 2-0 mark in postseason action. Green Bay has won six of the last seven meetings.
Sports bettors will definitely be interested to know that the Packers have tallied a league-best 8-2 record in September road contests under head coach Mike McCarthy, which fits nicely with their 7-4 against-the-spread (ATS) mark as a road favorite of seven or fewer points the last two-plus seasons.
Seattle is coming off an impressive 27-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys as three-point home underdogs in Week 2, while total bettors will notice that the squad has fallen UNDER the total in its first two games of the year.
The Seahawks rank sixth in the league in pass defense, which is an important stat when going against one of the best signal-callers in the NFL. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions in seven career Monday Night Football starts.
Rookie quarterback Russell Wilson will be making his first prime-time appearance, which may cause Seattle to fall to 9-22-1 ATS following a straight-up win.
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The Seahawks head into Monday night's game at home against Green Bay with the fewest yards passing of any team in the NFL.The Seahawks'run defense is excellent by my stats,and their ability to force teams into 3rd down and long situations is why they beat one good team,and were one score and one good play away from beating another very good team that say's it all my fellow SBR members.Seattle has an excellent run defense,check out stats if you do not believe me,here is the Big question ????They haven't been tested by a team that is either decent at running the ball or committed to running the ball.Mike McCarthy needs to stick with the running game even if it doesn't play immediate yards gained.Seahawks have to prove that they can stop a respectable rushing attack for an entire game,while avoiding giving up big plays on play action.While much of that has been by design with the Seahawks trying to avoid putting too much on their rookie QB.The lack of yards is causing some to question whether the Seahawks pass offense can wake up enough to throw its way to victory if needed[ that's a big IF????].Unless Aaron Rodgers has a truly dominant evening,the Packers will need to run the ball almost as well as they did last week against the Chicago Bears to feel like they have a good chance at pulling out the victory.However from my stats and game analysis,I don't think that will happen.I wouldn't call it""in the bag easily""LOL LOL!!!SRB members.This game will be a straight brawl.The Seahawks have the best record in the NFL on Monday Night football and they have the best home record sinc Clink field was built.They have a great defense and an incredible rushing scheme.This game will come down to who makes the fewest mistakes and if the other team can capitalize.The Seahawks secondary defense will be kept busy all night and win this game,also win this game outright with the running game. Seahawks +3 At Home
