Capping off Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season with a sensational primetime matchup, the Seattle Seahawks (3-0) will look to remain perfect as they take on the Detroit Lions (2-1) under the bright lights of Monday Night Football.
Bet on Seahawks vs. Lions
SEA +4
DET -4
The Seahawks have proven to be legitimate threats in the NFC, currently leading their division by making the most of their dynamic playmakers on both sides of the football. With their biggest game of the season yet against a top title contender in their conference, this could be a statement-making game for the ‘Hawks in Week 4.
The Seahawks aren’t the only team with something to prove in this upcoming tilt, as the Lions haven’t lived up to expectations early on this season. While they still sport a winning record, they haven’t been able to put together a dominant victory so far this season. Needing to get the monkey off their back and finally show the elite offensive potential they had last season, the Lions are hopeful to make an example out of their opponents this evening.
As both teams look to keep the positive momentum rolling in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season, let’s dive into the odds, picks, and betting trends for Monday’s duel between the Seahawks and Lions courtesy of bet365:
Seahawks vs. Lions odds
| Seahawks Moneyline Odds | +175 |
| Lions Moneyline Odds | -210 |
| Spread odds | Lions -4 (-115), Seahawks +4 (-105) |
| Over/Under | Over 46.5 points (-110), Under 46.5 points (-110) |
| Time/Date | Sep. 30, 8:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Broadcast: TSN/DAZN |
About the Seahawks (3-0 SU, 1-1-1 ATS, 2-1 o/u)
Off to a red-hot start to their 2024 campaign, the Seahawks enter this matchup as one of three undefeated squads. The Seahawks have been a part of several exciting clashes, coming off of a dominant victory over the shorthanded Miami Dolphins in their last outing.
Having proven to be a reliable betting option so far this season, as a slight underdog against the Lions, the Seahawks could be set for yet another strong showing in a underdog effort against a top team in the NFC.
About the Lions (2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS, 0-3 o/u)
Aside from a poor showing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, the Lions have looked solid so far in 2024. While they haven’t quite found the momentum they possessed last year, the Lions appear primed to explode at a moment’s notice.
While they’ve surprisingly been featured in mostly low-scoring games so far this season, the Lions could easily snap this offensive cold streak in Week 4 as they go toe-to-toe with another high-powered offence in the Seahawks.
Line Movement
The line has moved slightly since opening both in the spread as well as the point total. After opening as -4 favourites, the Lions odds have shifted to -3.5 and then back to -4 as of Monday morning. In the offseason, the Lions were favoured as large as -6 in this contest.
For the point total it has also shrunk over time. Since opening Week 4 at 48 total points, it has now decreased to 46.5. The offseason originally projected this matchup with a line set at 49 total points.
Key Injuries
Heading into Monday Night Football, the Seahawks have four defensive players listed as out on their injury report: LB Boye Mafe, DT Byron Murphy II, DE Leonard Williams, LB Uchenna Nwosu. LB Jerome Baker is also questionable.
For the Lions, C Frank Ragnow will be out of action due to a pectoral injury and CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is questionable with a hamstring issue.
Weather
No need to worry about the weather as this game will be played in Detroit at Ford Field. Ford Field has a dome so weather will not play a factor in this matchup.
NFL Betting Trends
- The Under has hit in seven of the Seahawks’ last 10 games as an away underdog.
- The Seahawks have won six straight games against the Lions, as well as nine of the last 10 head-to-head games.
- The Lions have not had a game exceed 46.5 points in three straight regular season games.
- Since the 2023 season, the Lions are 13-6 ATS as favourites.
NFL Player Prop Trends
- DK Metcalf has averaged 95.6 receiving yards against the Lions in his career. His line is currently set at 61.5 on Monday Night Football.
- Geno Smith has passed for Over 239.5 yards in back-to-back games played.
- David Montgomery has scored a touchdown in each of his last three games played. Montgomery is priced at -138 as an anytime touchdown scorer.
- Jared Goff has averaged 289.5 passing yards in 11 appearances against the Seahawks in his career. His passing yard total is currently set at 238.5 heading into Monday Night Football.
David Montgomery Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Seahawks vs. Lions Predictions
- Set to break their cold streak against the Seahawks, bank on the Lions to cover the spread as favourites as they head into Week 5 off of a win. In a matchup that will largely be dependent on the productivity of each offence, the Lions simply have more firepower to draw from. In each of the Lions’ two wins so far in 2024, they’ve managed to emerge with victories of four points or more. At a reasonably priced line, the Lions -4 is a great bet for Monday Night Football.
- Get ready for points to be scored early and often on Monday Night Football as this game turns into a high-scoring shootout on primetime. Both squads sport top-tier playmakers offensively, while rostering subpar defences that struggle to keep their opposition out of the end zone. With both teams looking to go punch-for-punch in a offensive slugfest, hammer the Over 46.5-point mark and watch your account balance climb alongside the scoreboard.
