Seahawks vs. 49ers Odds, Picks, and Predictions
- The San Francisco 49ers are 2.5-point home favorites over the Seattle in an NFL Week 4 clash between these NFC West rivals on Sunday, October 3
- Sunday Betting Record: 0-0 ML; 0-4 ATS; 0-0 O/U; -4 units
- Seattle has won three of its last four meetings with the 49ers
Is it too early into the NFL season to declare Sunday’s game at San Francisco against the 49ers as a must-win scenario for the Seattle Seahawks?
In reality, the answer to that question is probably yes. However, the numbers would seem to suggest otherwise.
At 1-2 on the campaign, and with both the 3-0 Los Angeles Rams and the 3-0 Arizona Cardinals facing each other this weeked, another setback figures to leave Seattle three games out of first place after four games played. Considering how well the Rams and Cardinals are playing, that could prove a hill too steep to climb.
Oddsmakers, though, are doubling Seattle’s chances. It’s the hometown 49ers who’ve been set as the 2.5-point favorites in this game. The Seahawks are 5-1 straight up in their past six visits to San Francisco
Seahawks vs 49ers Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | +112 | +2.5 (-114) | O 51.5 (-114) |
| San Francisco 49ers | -132 | -2.5 (-106) | U 51.5 (-106) |
Odds as of October 2nd at FanDuel.
Kickoff for Sunday’s contest at Levi’s Stadium is 4:05pm ET. There is rain in the forecast, along with 11 mph wind and a temperature of 82 degrees.
Line Dancing
There’s been slight movement on the line in this game. The opening line of San Francisco -3 has shortened to 49ers -2.5. Action has seen 84% of the bets placed against the spread put on the 49ers.
#Seahawks Russell Wilson has never lost 3 games in a row in the #NFL as he heads into matchup with the #49ers #NFLStats pic.twitter.com/eVzwJiJDa7
— NFL Stats (@nfl_nflstats) October 1, 2021
San Fran’s moneyline is also showing change, going from -150 to -132. Seattle’s moneyline shortened from +130 to +112. That 86% of the moneyline bets are on the Seahawks would explain this movement.
The under is getting 86% of the public bets. That’s helped to lower the total from 52.5 to 51.5.
49ers Running Out Of Running Backs
The San Francisco run game is the epitome of the next man up philosophy. The Niners are tied for second the NFL in rushing touchdowns, despite being down to their third choice running back.
Raheem Mostert was the club’s leading rusher when the 49ers went to the Super Bowl in 2019. He’s out for the season following surgery for chipped knee cartilage.
TREY AREAAA! @treyera dives in the end zone for his first NFL TD 🙌
📺 #GBvsSF on NBC pic.twitter.com/zzryXe0qwr
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 27, 2021
In Mostert’s place, rookie Elijah Mitchell rambled for 104 yards on the ground in San Fran’s season-opening win at Detroit. However, he’s an uncertain starter due to a shoulder injury. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Mitchell’s availability on Sunday will come down to his ability to tolerate pain.
That leaves 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo handing the ball off to another rookie, former Ohio State state star Trey Sermon. In last week’s 30-28 loss to the Green Bay Packers in his first NFL start, Sermon was limited to 31 yards on 10 carries.
Will Anyone Come To Seahawks’ Defense?
There’s no D in Seattle, whether you’re talking spelling or football. The Seahawks are allowing 440.3 yards per game. That’s the worst in the NFL.
Jamal Adams on the #Seahawks defense: "Starting this week, things will change."
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) September 30, 2021
Seattle’s defense has spent 155 plays on the field the past two weeks, compared to 102 plays for the Seahawks offense. Minnesota held the ball for nearly 36 minutes in last Sunday’s win over Seattle.
That doesn’t bode well facing a 49ers offense averaging 28.7 points and 348.7 yards per game.
Injury Report
For the 49ers, Mitchell is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Mitchell is also the club’s first choice as kick returner.
Further concern for the San Francisco offense stems from the fact that tight end George Kittle (calf) is also questionable. On defense, left defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee) is questionable and right cornerback K’waun Williams (calf) is out.
"If my body says I can go, I'll be out there" – George Kittle#49ers
— Keiana Martin (@KeianaMartinTV) October 1, 2021
The Seahawks are dealing with their own injury issues on offense. Wide receiver Tyler Lockett (hip) is questionable. Right tackle Brandon Shell (ankle), TE Gerald Everett (COVID) and RB Rashaad Penny (calf) are out.
Trendspotting
Three of the last five Seahawks-49ers games were decided by a field goal. The last two games played in San Francisco went to overtime.
Seattle Week:
Jimmie Ward VS DK Metcalf should be fun to watch this Sunday 👀🍿 #49ers || #FTTB pic.twitter.com/eXwtLJbjX5
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) September 30, 2021
In successive weeks, Seattle has blown a 17-7 lead at Minnesota and a 30-16 advantage at home to Tennessee. San Francisco rebounded from a 17-0 hole in last week’s 30-28 loss to Green Bay.
Pick: San Francisco 49ers -2.5 (-106), 1 unit.
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
