Seahawks @ Lions NFL Week 4 betting picks | September 30, 2024

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Seahawks @ Lions NFL Week 4 preview

The Seattle Seahawks will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the NFL 2024 season when they face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field this Monday night.

It has been an excellent start to NFL coaching life for Mike Macdonald, who has taken the Seahawks to a 3-0 record. Last Sunday, Seattle secured a comfortable 21-point victory over the Miami Dolphins thanks to an excellent performance from running back Zach Charbonnet, who finished with 91 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

The Seahawks have been excellent on both sides of the ball, as they rank fourth in fewest points conceded while also ranking inside the top 10 for points scored. Quarterback Geno Smith also has the third-most passing yards in the NFL this season. However, as they play on the road in Week 4, Seattle are underdogs at +155 with Bovada.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker and defensive pair Leonard Williams and Byron Walker are questionable this week, while linebacker Uchena Nwosu is a chance to return from a pectoral injury for his first game of the season.

The Lions were also successful last Sunday, beating the Arizona Cardinals by seven points to go 2-1 for the season. In a low-scoring affair, Detroit struggled to get their passing game in motion, but their defense held strong.

Ranked ninth in the NFL for points allowed, Dan Campbell’s team has been carried by the defense. However, with offensive weapons such as David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta, it’s only a matter of time until they put it all together.

There are plenty of worries for the Lions this week. Pro Bowl centre Frank Ragnow has been ruled out with a pectoral issue, defensive duo Derrick Barnes and Marcus Davenport are also out injured, and safety Brian Branch is in concussion protocols.

Even with those outs, top football betting sites have Detroit pegged as -188.68 favourites to win at home.

Seahawks @ Lions NFL Monday predictions

Given their impressive start to the season, it is hard to look past the Seahawks. They are dynamic in both the running and passing game, while their defense has been excellent. With the Lions depleted on both sides of the ball, back Seattle as underdogs at +155 with Bovada.

Seattle wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has collected 233 receiving yards and two touchdowns over the last two weeks. He has the speed to score as a deep threat, while his size allows him to compete in short-yardage situations. At +187 with leading NFL bookmakers, back Metcalf to find the endzone.

As a part of Detroit’s running-back duo with Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery has been a standout with 231 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He is getting more carries than Gibbs, and his size seems to be favoured in the redzone. At -111.11 with top sports betting sites, back Montgomery as an anytime touchdown scorer.

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