NFL Picks: Week 9 Seahawks vs Ravens

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As the weekend approaches, the much-anticipated NFL showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens is slated to grab the attention of bettors. This pulsating encounter is scheduled at the M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, setting the stage for a football feast.

BUSR NFL Lines

Spread: Seahawks +6 (-112), Ravens -6 (-108) 

Moneyline: Seahawks +210, Ravens -260 

Total: O 43 (-110), U 43 (-110) 

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks have been in the spotlight for several high-scoring games this year. They’re currently sitting comfortably with a 5-2 record, following a nail-biting 24-20 win over the Browns. The victory demonstrated their ability to change gears, as they erupted with 17 points in the first quarter and then orchestrated a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback. Geno Smith, their quarterback, impressed with a 254-yard performance, connecting for two touchdowns but also throwing two interceptions. On the ground, Kenneth Walker contributed 66 yards, while Tyler Lockett emerged as the star receiver, pocketing a touchdown from his 81 yards over eight receptions. 

A notable pattern for Seattle is their dominance in recent Sunday games against teams boasting a winning record. However, they seem to stumble when it comes to covering the spread in November clashes, a trend that’s held for six out of their last seven games.

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens, with a strong 6-2 record, come off a hard-fought 31-24 victory over the Cardinals. Their offensive consistency stands out, having secured 23 total touchdowns this season. Out of these, a whopping 14 have been rushing TDs. Their defensive prowess is also commendable, limiting teams to just 4.6 yards per pass play. In their recent win, Lamar Jackson, the talismanic quarterback, threw for 157 yards, registering a touchdown. However, it was Gus Edwards who stole the show, amassing 80 rushing yards and sealing three touchdowns. Mark Andrews complemented the offense with 40 yards and a touchdown from his four receptions.

Baltimore boasts of some impressive stats and records. They’ve consistently come out on top in their last nine home games against NFC teams and have successfully covered the spread against teams with a winning record. Adding more feathers to their cap, the Ravens lead the NFL in terms of points allowed per game and have the highest number of sacks this season.

Prediction

The Ravens seem to have an edge going into this matchup. If both teams bring their A-game, spectators are in for a treat. Baltimore’s objective will be to cross the 20-point threshold, a feat they’ve accomplished in most of their games except for two losses. They’ve cumulatively scored an impressive 69 points in their last two outings, indicating their offensive momentum.

The magic number for Seattle appears to be 20 too. They’ve crossed this scoreline in five out of their seven games. Their defense has been a wall, restricting opponents to 20 or fewer points in their recent games. 

While it might be close, this match leans towards a lower-scoring but intense battle. Given the current form and statistics, the Ravens seem primed to clinch a thrilling victory at their home turf by covering the -6 spread on BUSR NFL Odds.