Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks Matchup

Keep reading to see our NFL week 4 Seahawks vs Lions pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

ABC will broadcast the week four matchup between the Seahawks and Lions, with the Lions favored at -203 on the money line. The Lions are 2-1 heading into the game, while the Seahawks are the underdog at +169 and have a point spread of +4. Kickoff is at 8:15 ET, and the over/under line is set at 47 points.

Seahawks vs. Lions Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions
Where: Detroit at Ford Field
Date: Monday, September 30th
Betting Odds DET -4, SEA +169 | DET -203 O/U 47

Seahawks Preview:

Seattle improved to 3-0 on the season with a 24-3 win over the Dolphins. The Seahawks were -4 point favorites and won by 21 points. The combined 27 points was under the 41.5-point total line. The Seahawks dominated from the start, with a 17-3 lead after the 1st quarter. Geno Smith connected with DK Metcalf for two touchdowns in the 1st quarter, and Zach Charbonnet also added a touchdown in the 1st.

Seattle didn't score in the 2nd or 3rd quarters, but Charbonnet added his second touchdown of the game in the 4th quarter. The Dolphins added a field goal with 15 seconds left in the 1st quarter, but it was all Seattle from there. The Seahawks are now 3-0 on the season.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

Geno Smith had a strong game for the Seahawks, completing 26 of 34 passes for 289 yards and one touchdown. However, Seattle's offense also threw two interceptions and was sacked three times in their 24-3 win over the Dolphins. Smith's passer rating was 86.

DK Metcalf caught four passes for 104 yards and led the team with 104 yards receiving, including a 71-yard touchdown reception. Seattle's ground game saw Zach Charbonnet rush for 91 yards on 18 carries, with two rushing touchdowns and adding 16 yards on three receptions.

Seahawks Team Defense

In their most recent game, the Seahawks' defense didn't allow a single completion, as the Dolphins went 0 for 10 on third down. They held Miami to just 140 yards passing and 65 yards rushing, with only 18 attempts on the ground. Seattle's defense was dominant in the passing game, allowing a total of just 205 yards and coming away with six sacks. The Seahawks came away with a 24-3 win, and their defense didn't allow a single point.

Seattle's defense also won the battle in the trenches, coming away with a +5 advantage in quarterback hits and a +1 advantage in tackles for loss. The Seahawks made it tough on Miami's offense throughout the game, not allowing them to sustain drives or find the endzone.

Lions Preview:

The Lions improved to 2-1 with a 20-13 road win over the Cardinals. Detroit took an early 7-0 lead, but the Cardinals tied it up in the first quarter. The Lions then pulled ahead in the 2nd quarter, with Jared Goff connecting with Amon-Ra St. Brown for two touchdowns. Detroit led 20-10 at halftime and managed to hold on in the 2nd half despite not scoring in the 3rd and allowing a field goal in the 4th.

Even though the Cardinals scored in the 4th, the Lions' defense did enough to secure the win. Detroit was favored by -3 and won by a touchdown, and the game finished with a combined 33 points, which was below the over/under line of 51.5 points.

Lions Offense Breakdown

The Lions' offense picked up 23 first downs and rushed for 187 yards on 43 attempts in their 20-13 win over the Cardinals. Despite not attempting a pass, they still managed to put together 186 yards through the air, with Jared Goff leading the way with 199 yards passing, going 18/23 and throwing two touchdowns. Goff was also intercepted once and sacked twice.

Detroit's ground game was led by David Montgomery, who rushed for 105 yards and scored one touchdown, while Amon-Ra St. Brown had 75 yards receiving and a touchdown. The Lions converted on 50% of their third down attempts.

Lions Team Defense

In their 20-13 win over the Cardinals, the Lions' defense didn't allow a single completion. Arizona did not complete a pass in the game. Despite this, they did score one passing touchdown. The Lions defended the run well, allowing just 77 yards on 18 attempts. On third downs, they allowed just an 11.1% conversion rate. They also came away with one interception and had one sack.

Seahawks vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Seahawks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-3-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 20 points per game in these contests.
In their last five home games, Detroit has averaged 22 points per game while allowing 23. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Seahawks have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
The Lions have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.