NFL Picks: Week 4 Seahawks vs Giants

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In Week 4 of NFL Monday Night Football, all eyes are on MetLife Stadium as the Seattle Seahawks go head-to-head with the New York Giants. Let’s dive into the details of this matchup, analyzing both teams’ strengths and weaknesses before delivering our prediction.

BUSR NFL Lines

Spread: Seahawks +0.5 (-110), Giants -0.5 (-110) 

Moneyline: Seahawks -107, Giants -112 

Total: O 47 (-110), U 47 (-110) 

Seattle Seahawks 

The Seattle Seahawks, boasting a 2-1 record, are on a quest for their third consecutive victory. Notably, their away performance has been impressive, securing victory in four of their last five road games. Geno Smith, stepping in for Russell Wilson, has orchestrated the offense, boasting a 68.9 percent pass completion rate, 736 yards, 4 touchdowns, and just 1 interception. Smith’s main targets, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett have 337 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Additionally, Noah Fant has proven to be a reliable option with 8 receptions.

On the ground, the Seahawks exhibit a robust rushing game, averaging 104.3 yards per contest, thanks largely to Kenneth Walker III, who has accumulated 204 yards and reached the end zone 4 times. However, the Seattle defense has faced challenges, allowing an average of 29.3 points and 407.3 yards per game. Nonetheless, Bobby Wagner has emerged as a tackling force, leading the Seahawks with 33 tackles, while Jarran Reed has contributed 1.5 sacks, and Tre Brown made a crucial interception. The Seahawks have a remarkable track record in Week 4 games, securing victory in each of their last nine.

They have also proven their mettle as underdogs against NFC East opponents, consistently covering the spread in each of their last eight encounters.

New York Giants

Turning our attention to the Giants, they are eager to secure their first home win of the season and level their record at 2-2. However, the Giants have struggled on their home turf, with just one win in their last five attempts. Daniel Jones leads the offense, completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 562 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jones relies on key targets, Darren Waller and Darius Slayton, who have amassed 241 receiving yards on 21 receptions. Additionally, Jalin Hyatt has chipped in with 2 receptions.

On the rushing front, the Giants have maintained an average of 88 yards per contest, with Saquon Barkley leading the charge, amassing 114 yards and securing 1 touchdown. On the other hand, their defense has struggled, surrendering an average of 32.7 points and 361.7 yards per game. Micah McFadden has emerged as a standout defender for the Giants with 26 tackles, while Kayvon Thibodeaux has contributed 1 sack, and Xavier McKinney has defended 3 passes.

Unfortunately, Monday night games on the East Coast have proven to be challenging for the Giants, with seven consecutive losses in such circumstances. 

Prediction

Despite their less-than-ideal start to the season and defensive vulnerabilities, the Seattle Seahawks enter this matchup as the better team. In contrast, the New York Giants, while playing on home turf, face challenges, including issues in their offensive line and turnover concerns with Daniel Jones. The probable absence of Saquon Barkley further complicates the Giants’ situation.

Nevertheless, the Seahawks, led by a motivated Geno Smith, make a compelling case for being the winning team in this clash. Given these factors, siding with the Seahawks to cover the spread ON BUSR NFL Odds seems like the wise choice.