NFL Sunday Night Football Preview: Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks

There are plenty of NFL betting opportunities coming up on Sunday, December 15, with one you cannot miss being the battle between the Green Bay Packers (9-4) and Seattle Seahawks (8-5). The showdown begins at 8:20 PM ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, where the Packers are favored on the road with a point spread at -3.0 (+100).

Green Bay Packers Betting Preview

The Packers are coming off a 34-31 defeat to the Detroit Lions on the road, which snapped their three-game winning streak. This marked their second consecutive loss to the Lions this season.

They were down 17-7 after the first half of action, but quickly bounced back with 14 points in the third quarter to make this a competitive game. Jordan Love had a compelling performance with 12 of 20 completions that came to 206 yards and a touchdown.

Their offense suffered, despite only losing by three points. They had 100 yards and 10 first downs less than the Packers, but also allowed them to have possession of the ball for about 36 minutes.

The Packers have been accumulating 26.8 points a game, ranking seventh in the league. Their defense has been solid, as they allow their opponents to average 21.1 points per game and rank ninth. This is a solid spread, but they cannot afford many mistakes.

Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview

The Seahawks have won their last four games and have steadily increased their record above .500. In their recent victory, they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 30-18.

They jumped out to a 17-7 lead in the first quarter to help set the tone early. Geno Smith missed only six of his 30 passes, as he compiled 233 yards and a touchdown. Zach Charbonnet sparked the offense with his 22 carries totaling 134 yards and two touchdowns.

They had 409 yards and allowed 356 from the Cardinals. One key element to their success in this game was turnovers, as the Seahawks had none and caused the Cardinals to have two. They also had possession of the ball for roughly 33 minutes to help keep the pace in their favor.

The Seahawks rank 15th in offense for getting 23.2 points a game, while their defense ranks 11th for allowing 21.8 points a game. There is little room for error here, so they must be at their best.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the NFL betting odds revealed for the Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks showdown, which currently favor the Packers on the road by three points. According to market insights, the Packers have a 62.5 percent likelihood of claiming the win.

The Packers have an appealing position to win, especially since they are 4-2 on the road while the Seahawks are 3-4 at home. Look for the Packers to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Green Bay Packers -3.0 (+100)