Rams vs Seahawks Odds, Lines and Spread
- The Seattle Seahawks (10-4) are 1-point favorites vs the Los Angeles Rams (9-5) on Sunday afternoon (4 pm ET) for first place in the NFC West
- Sunday Betting Record: 5-9-1, -4.20 Units
- See the game odds, spread, total, plus a preview below
Despite an up-and-down season, the Seattle Seahawks can win their first division title since 2016 by defeating the Los Angeles Rams Sunday (4:25 pm, ET).
The Seahawks are favored by 1 point at home. The Rams defeated the Seahawks 23-16 on November 15, but that was a lifetime ago in football terms. Since then, the Seahawks offense has re-established their running game and Seattle’s defense has grown stronger each week.
The Rams, meanwhile, are coming off their worst performance of the season in a loss to the previously winless New York Jets.
The line has moved closer during the week. This feels like a toss-up game.
Rams vs Seahawks Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | Even | +1 (-110) | O 47.5 (-111) |
| Seattle Seahawks | -114 | -1 (-110) | U 47.5 (-110) |
Odds taken Dec. 26 from DraftKings
Seahawks Now Running With Authority
When the Rams defeated the Seahawks 23-16 on Nov. 15, Alex Collins and DeeJay Dallas were Seattle’s primary running backs. The Seahawks were overrun by injuries that week.
Today, Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde and Rashaad Penny are all healthy. All three are dangerous and dynamic. Last week, the Seahawks rushed for 181 yards in a 20-15 win against Washington. As a group, the Seahawks averaged seven yards per carry. The previous week, the Jets’ ground attack generated 174 yards against the Jets.
The Seahawks really got a 3headed monster at RB with Carson, Hyde, and Penny
— Javari Williams (@JDubb_100) December 20, 2020
Hyde uncorked a 50-yard touchdown romp against Washington. Carson boasts 568 yards and a five-yards-per-carry average. Penny seems primed for a quality game. The Seahawks have produced three of their top four rushing performances in the past five weeks. The improvement of the Seahawks’ rushing attack has meant defenses can’t throw everything at Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson. He hasn’t been sacked in the past two weeks.
In theory, Seattle’s strong ground game will set up its passing attack in the playoffs.
Rams Boast Good History vs Seahawks
The Rams have won five of their last six games against the Seahawks and averaged 31.8 points per game in those victories. Los Angeles has piled 450 or more yards in four of those games.
Seattle receiver DK Metcalf is on a pace to have the best receiving season in Seattle history. But he only had two catches for 28 yards when covered by Jalen Ramsey in the Rams’ Week 10 triumph.
If the Rams can control Seahawks’ running game, they can concentrate again on Metcalf and Wilson. The Rams rank No. 2 against the run this season, giving up 94.1 yards per game.
Preview of the Rams vs Seahawks should be out for Christmas – in the meantime, here is the tale of the tape and it looks to be a good matchup #Rams #RamsHouse #DTR pic.twitter.com/QoXGZB0YVY
— Rick Harriman (@HarrimanRick) December 23, 2020
Seattle Has Injury Concerns
The Seahawks announced this week that cornerback Quinton Dunbar will have season-ending knee surgery. Guard Mike Iupati (neck injury) is doubtful. Plus, the Seahawks moved guard Phil Hynes to Injured Reserve, which leaves Seattle thin in offensive line depth.
Runningback Rashaad Penny played only six snaps last week in his return from an ACL injury. He will play more in Week 16. Tight end Greg Olsen (torn plantar fascia) is also going to play.
The Rams announced that rookie running back Cam Akers (ankle) is out. He has rushed for 524 yards this season. But OL Rob Havenstein (shoulder) will play. Linebacker Terrell Lewis (knee) is also being activated.
Way back in time the Rams managed to win a game against the Seahawks with Cam Akers looking pedestrian. Some unknown QB moved the ball pretty well though. pic.twitter.com/qhV5PZQPlW
— JD Mackenzie (@MackenzieJD) December 22, 2020
Wise to Back Wilson in Tight Games
The odds aren’t enticing for either team. But the bottom line: the Seahawks are playing a more balanced game than they were mid-season. They are not playing the same game they were when they previously lost to the Rams this season. The Seahawks are healthier than they were on November 15.
In an important game, it seems wise to believe in Wilson
Pick: Seahawks -1 (-110), 1 Unity
Kevin Allen has covered most major events, including the Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final. He covered the NHL for USA Today from 1986-2020, receiving the Lester Patrick Award in 2013 and was honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014 with the Elmer Ferguson Award.
