The NFC West dominated this season, culminating in the upcoming NFC Championship Game where the Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams. These two teams have demonstrated their prowess intermittently throughout the season, experiencing moments when they seemed invincible. They previously split their regular-season games, each winning on their home turf. The victor of this matchup will secure a spot in the Super Bowl against either the Denver Broncos or New England Patriots.
Kick-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Lumen Field. Currently, the Seahawks hold a 2.5-point advantage in betting odds, as per DraftKings. The total points over/under is set at 46.5. Before placing your own bets, review the leading NFL picks generated by the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each game 10,000 times.
Where to Watch Rams vs. Seahawks
When: Sunday, January 25
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Stream: Fubo
Follow along: CBS Sports App
Betting Preview
Odds: Seahawks -2.5, Over/Under 46.5
Key players include the Rams’ Matthew Stafford, considered an MVP candidate, and Sam Darnold of the Seahawks, who recently revived his career despite previous playoff struggles. Note that Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross is dealing with injuries, while running back Zach Charbonnet will miss the remainder of the playoffs due to a knee injury.
For context, the Rams are 12-7 in spreads, hitting the Over 11-8 times, while the Seahawks show 13-5 against the spread and tend to hit the Over 10-8. Los Angeles has successfully covered in their last three games, while Seattle boasts a streak of eight consecutive covers.
Player Props
- Seahawks -2.5
- Puka Nacua under 93.5 receiving yards
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba for anytime touchdown
Bet it at DraftKings:
Model Predictions
The SportsLine Projection model indicates the Seahawks cover 58% of the time, giving Seattle an ‘A’ grade on their spread. Seattle wins around 61% of simulations, with the Under being successful approximately 53% of the time.
Predicted Score: Seahawks 26, Rams 20
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