Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick & Prediction 10/20/24

The Falcons are favored on the money line at -156 as they host the Seahawks at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The point spread is -3 in favor of the Falcons, and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points. The Seahawks and Falcons both need to add to their records in this week seven NFC matchup. You can catch this one on FOX.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS ATLANTA FALCONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Seahawks +3

This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS:

• We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 30 to 22
• Not only do we have the Seahawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3
• Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points

Will The Seahawks Pick Up A Win On The Road?

After starting the season 3-0, the Seahawks have now dropped three straight games, including a 36-24 home loss to the 49ers in week 6. Seattle was unable to cover the spread as 3.5-point underdogs, but the 60 combined points easily surpassed the 49-point line. The over has now hit in three straight Seahawks games.

Heading into week 7, Seattle sits 22nd in our power rankings and has a 17.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are 1-4-1 against the spread this season, with their only win coming against the Dolphins in week 3. Their O/U record is 5-1.

Heading into week 7, the Seahawks rank 19th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing yards per game (276.7) and passing attempts per game (41.8). Geno Smith threw for 312 yards and a touchdown in week 6, completing 30 of 52 passes, but he also had 2 interceptions. Seattle ranks 18th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 38.7%.

Seattle’s run game ranks 29th in the league, with 96.5 rushing yards per game, on just 20.8 attempts per game. Kenneth Walker III had 32 yards on 14 carries in week 6, after a 3-touchdown game in week 4. Tyler Lockett led the team in receiving in week 6, with 65 yards on 4 catches, including a touchdown.

In their 36-24 loss to the 49ers, the Seahawks’ defense gave up 228 rushing yards on just 33 attempts, including a 76-yard touchdown run by Elijah Mitchell. Seattle’s inability to stop the run contributed to the 49ers’ 9.1 yards per attempt. Despite holding San Francisco to 255 passing yards, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns.

Seattle’s defense struggled to generate pressure, as they didn’t record any sacks and only had one more tackle for loss than the 49ers. The defense also allowed the 49ers to convert on 41.7% of their third down attempts. Overall, the Seahawks gave up 483 total yards in the game.

Will The Falcons Win At Home Over The Seahawks?

Atlanta heads into week 7 on a three-game winning streak, which includes a 38-20 road win over the Panthers in week 6. This puts the Falcons at 4-2, and they currently sit atop the NFC South with a 3-0 division record. They also remain undefeated in conference play at 4-0. Our projections give them a 70.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 50.5% chance of winning the division.

In our power rankings, the Falcons are 15th heading into week 7. Their average scoring margin this season is +2.3, and they are 3-3 against the spread. They have covered in two straight games, including a 6-point win over the Bucs in week 5 and an 18-point win over the Panthers in week 6. The over has hit in each of their last three games.

Heading into week 7, the Falcons are 10th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 9th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 24.8 points per game, and are 8th in total yards per game with 368.3. Atlanta is 6th in passing yards per game, with 254.7, on 34.7 attempts per game. However, they rank 21st in rushing yards per game and 22nd in rushing attempts. On 3rd down, the Falcons are converting 34.4% of the time, which ranks 21st in the NFL, and they are 18th in red zone conversion percentage.

Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown on 19/30 passing in week 6, after his 509-yard, 4-touchdown performance in week 5. Drake London had 6 catches for 74 yards and a touchdown, while Tyler Allgeier rushed for 105 yards on 18 carries. Atlanta scored in every quarter against the Panthers, putting up 7 points in the 1st quarter, 15 in the 2nd, 6 in the 3rd, and 10 in the 4th.

Atlanta’s defense picked off two passes in their 38-20 win over the Panthers, despite not registering any sacks. The Falcons gave up 221 passing yards on 26 completions, allowing two passing touchdowns. Carolina found some success on the ground, with 114 rushing yards on 24 attempts.

For the game, the Falcons allowed the Panthers to convert on 45.5% of their third down attempts. Atlanta also forced 68.4% completion percentage against them.