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Cam Akers of the Los Angeles Rams scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Cam Akers of the Los Angeles Rams scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images via AFP.

The L.A. Rams and Seattle Seahawks have stayed under the betting total in nine of their last 13 head-to-head matches. Will that happen again when these two teams meet at Lumen Field Sunday? Read on for our top Rams-Seahawks pick. 

One of several Week 18 NFL games with postseason implications is the NFC West battle between the Rams and Seahawks.

Eliminated from playoff contention weeks ago, the Rams (5-9-2 ATS, 6-10 O/U) look to be spoilers in their season finale. Injuries derailed any chance L.A. had of defending 2022’s Super Bowl win. The Rams led at the end of the first quarter in last week’s game but lost to the Los Angeles Chargers by three touchdowns.

After dominating the New York Jets in Week 17, the Seahawks (7-9 ATS, 8-8 O/U) currently sit in the final NFC Wild Card spot. However, Seattle doesn't have full control of its own destiny. In addition to winning their own matchup, the Seahawks need the Green Bay Packers to lose or tie with the Detroit Lions to clinch an unlikely postseason spot.

Here is our best Rams vs. Seahawks Week 18 NFL pick (odds via BetMGM; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5 star scale).

Rams vs. Seahawks Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, Jan. 8, 4:25 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX
  • Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
  • Weather: 41 degrees, 80% chance of precipitation, 5-6 mph SE winds

Rams vs. Seahawks Odds

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Rams vs. Seahawks Odds Analysis

The point spread moved decisively in Seattle’s favor after first opening at -3. Presently, the market consensus sits a full 3 points higher at Seahawks -6.

While the spread increased in size, the game total decreased. After it first opened at 42.5, the current consensus now sits at 41.5.

Betting splits for this game at DraftKings go against the line moves on both the point spread and total. At the time of writing, 57% of all ATS bets are on the underdog Rams while 68% of all totals wagers like the Over.

Rams vs. Seahawks Pick

Rams +6 ⭐⭐⭐

Betting odds are often inflated for late-season games involving teams that need a win to make the playoffs against opponents already eliminated. Although the Seahawks don’t fully control their own destiny, this matchup fits that narrative to a T.

For further proof Seattle is overvalued, look no further than last week's lookahead line. The Seahawks lost three straight going into Week 17 matchup against the swooning New York Jets. Is a dominant victory over a team without a reliable quarterback really worth a 3-point adjustment to this week’s line?

All NFL Week 18 games feature divisional matchups. The Rams and Seahawks may not be the most prominent football rivalry, but there's certainly no love lost between them. Bettors shouldn't ignore L.A.'s chance to be the spoiler against a divisional foe.

The wretched Seahawks' defense gives further incentive to take the points with L.A. Seattle ranks just 21st in adjusted defensive efficiency and is just 30th in rushing yards allowed per game (150.5) this season.

The Rams had more rushing than passing yards when these two teams first met in early December. L.A. running back Cam Akers enjoyed multiple strong performances as the primary ball carrier since then. Although quarterback Baker Mayfield isn’t a great option, he's more capable than a less-than-100% John Wolford.

Rams vs. Seahawks Best Odds

BetMGM Sportsbook (-110)

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsPointsBet
+6 (-115)+6 (-110)+6 (-110)+6 (-110)+6 (-110)

With most major sportsbooks list the spread at Rams +6, finding the best value means filtering out those that requiring added juice. BetMGM is one of several shops that offer a half-dozen points at a standard -110 price point.

Bettors should proceed with caution as a handful of prominent books currently list -115 odds. DraftKings and PointsBet are two popular and reputable shops to avoid when backing the underdog Rams.

Rams vs. Seahawks picks made 1/6/2023 at 3:44 p.m. EST.

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