The final week of the NFL brings us an NFC West matchup that, unfortunately for sports fans, has nothing at stake: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks.
The Rams secured a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals to clinch the top spot in their division.
Meanwhile, the Seahawks also won, defeating the Chicago Bears, but other results didn’t go their way, and they are now eliminated from playoff contention.
It’s worth explaining that if Seattle wins on Sunday, both teams would finish with a 10-7 record and tie in the first four tiebreaker criteria: head-to-head matchups, division record, record against common opponents, and record against conference opponents.
The tiebreaker would then move to the fifth criterion, “Strength of Victory,” which measures the quality of a team’s wins based on the combined record of the opponents they defeated during the season. In other words, it evaluates how strong a team’s victories were. The team with the higher percentage is deemed to have more “meritorious” triumphs and wins the tiebreaker.
The Rams have already won this tiebreaker, meaning they have secured the division title regardless of Sunday’s outcome.
| When? | Sunday, January 5 at 4:25 PM ET, 3:25 PM CST, 2:25 PM MT, and 1:25 PM PT |
| Where? | SoFi Stadium |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Rams? | 3.40 |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Seahawks? | 1.35 |
| What is the Over/Under? | 38.5 |
| Where can I watch? | CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports |
| Where can I stream? | NFL Network and DAZN |
Why bet on the Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams are already in the postseason. It was a tough battle with the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC West title, but their five-game winning streak, especially the victories against the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers, helped them secure first place with a 10-6 record.
In their most recent game against the Arizona Cardinals, they secured a 13-9 win, with Kyren Williams scoring the only touchdown on a second-quarter run. It wasn’t Matthew Stafford’s best performance, as he completed 17 of 32 passes for 189 yards. It was his sixth game this season without a touchdown pass.
This Sunday, Stafford will rest, and Jimmy Garoppolo will take over as the starter. This will be the 33-year-old quarterback’s first game with the Rams, joining the team this season from the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Rams aim to win to secure third place in the NFC. A loss combined with a Tampa Bay victory would drop them to fourth. However, facing the Vikings, Commanders, or Packers in the first round of the playoffs will be equally challenging.
Why bet on the Seattle Seahawks?
Unfortunately for Seattle Seahawks (9-7) fans, their team is already eliminated, and it’s not due to a silly rule but rather their own doing. A few weeks ago, the Seahawks were leading the division, but losing two of their last three games dropped them to second place.
The losses against the Packers (13-30) and Vikings (24-27) were excruciating as they came consecutively and both at home, showing that Lumen Field is no fortress, with a disappointing 3-6 home record. The playoffs slipped away at Seattle, as the Seahawks had an impressive 6-1 record on the road, their only away loss coming against the Detroit Lions.
Last weekend, in what was arguably one of the most boring games of the season, they defeated the Chicago Bears 3-6. Three field goals in the first half were all the action. Geno Smith completed 17 of 23 passes, amassing 160 yards.
Final Betting Analysis: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks
The last time these two teams faced off was on November 3 of last year, with the Rams securing an overtime victory, 20-26. That marks three consecutive wins for Los Angeles, while Seattle’s previous victory came on January 8, 2023, with a 19-16 victory in overtime.
The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor the Seattle Seahawks, with a Moneyline of 1.35, while the Los Angeles Rams stand at 3.40.
The season comes to an end for the Seahawks, and considering the solid level they’ve shown as visitors, the Rams playing with some substitutes, and the fact that this is their last game for several months, Seattle is expected to come out with the victory. Go for the UNDER.
Go for a win for the Seahawks. If you bet $100 at 1.35, you will gain $35 for a total payout of $135.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks Betting Pick: Seahawks
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