Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 9/30/24

ABC will broadcast the week four matchup between the Seahawks and Lions, with the Lions favored at -203 on the money line. The game, set for 8:15 ET on Monday, September 30th, will be played at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions are -4 point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 47 points. Both teams need to add their current season records.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Lions -4

This game will be played at Ford Field at 8:15 ET on Monday, September 30th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT LIONS:

• We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 23 to 17
• Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -4
• We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points

Will The Seahawks Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Seattle is now 3-0 following their 24-3 win over the Dolphins. The Seahawks took a 17-3 lead after the 1st quarter, with Jason Myers kicking a 56-yard field goal and Geno Smith connecting with DK Metcalf for a touchdown. Zach Charbonnet also added a rushing touchdown in the 1st quarter. The Seahawks capped off their win with a touchdown from Charbonnet in the 4th quarter.

Seattle’s defense kept the Dolphins in check after the 1st quarter, not allowing any more points after Miami’s field goal in the 1st. The Seahawks covered the spread as -4 point favorites, and the game finished with a combined 27 points, which was below the over/under of 41.5 points.

Geno Smith had a good game for the Seahawks, completing 76% of his passes for 289 yards and one touchdown in their 24-3 win over the Dolphins. However, Smith also threw two interceptions. Seattle’s offense put up 21 first downs and 270 yards passing. DK Metcalf had 104 yards receiving and caught a 71-yard touchdown.

Seattle’s running game saw Zach Charbonnet rush for 91 yards on 18 carries, leading the team with two rushing touchdowns and adding 16 yards receiving. The Seahawks were unable to establish a consistent running game, with just 100 yards on 23 attempts. They also struggled on third down, converting only 27.3% of their chances.

In their most recent game, the Seahawks’ defense didn’t allow a single completion, as Miami went 0-10 on third down and managed just 140 passing yards. Seattle’s defense was dominant, allowing just 65 rushing yards on 18 attempts. They also recorded six sacks and didn’t allow a single point in their 24-3 win over the Dolphins.

Seattle’s defense was tough to move the ball against, giving up only 205 total yards. The Seahawks also came away with five more quarterback hits than Miami and didn’t allow a single big play to the Dolphins’ offense.

Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Despite a late push from the Cardinals, the Lions improved to 2-1 with a 20-13 victory over the Cardinals. Detroit took an early 7-0 lead, but the Cardinals tied it up in the 1st quarter. The Lions then took control in the 2nd quarter, with Jared Goff connecting with Amon-Ra St. Brown for two touchdowns. Detroit led 20-10 at halftime and didn’t score in the 2nd half.

Arizona did score early in the 4th quarter to make it 20-13, and the Lions’ defense held on from there. The Lions were on the road in this one and were still the favorite, with a -3 point spread. The combined 33 points was well below the over/under line of 51.5 points.

The Lions’ offense put together 23 first downs and 187 yards on the ground in their 20-13 win over the Cardinals. Jared Goff completed 18 of 23 passes for 199 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. Detroit’s running game was led by David Montgomery, who rushed for 105 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt, and scored one touchdown.

Amon-Ra St. Brown was the leading receiver with 75 yards and a touchdown. The Lions’ offense as a whole gained 186 yards through the air. Goff finished with a passer rating of 113 in the game.

In their 20-13 win over the Cardinals, the Lions’ defense didn’t allow a single completion. Arizona’s only passing touchdown came on a 4th quarter trick play. The Lions defended the pass well, allowing just 200 yards on 18 attempts. Detroit’s run defense allowed 77 yards on 18 attempts and held Arizona to 11.1% on third down conversions. They also came away with one interception and one sack.