Seahawks vs Lions Week 2 Prediction & Picks: Detroit Thrives in Home Opener

More football action is on the way with the 2023 NFL Week 2 slate beginning in two days. One of this week's biggest matchups pits the Seattle Seahawks head-to-head against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon.

#Lions HC Dan Campbell expects Sunday's home opener vs. the Seahawks to be louder than Arrowhead Stadium.

"To the point where you can't hear yourself think."

The Lions have sold out all their season tickets for the time in Ford Field's 21-year history. pic.twitter.com/FLISkl7Ckj

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 11, 2023

Seattle and Detroit opened the new season with opposite experiences. While the Seahawks suffered a 30-13 drubbing at the hands of the rival LA Rams, the Lions shocked the world with a huge 21-20 victory over the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Can the Seahawks bounce back to avoid a 0-2 hole? Or will the Lions give their fans something to cheer about at the home opener?

This article is your one-stop-shop for all Seahawks vs Lions Week 2 betting needs, including the latest odds and my favorite bets for the week.

Seahawks vs Lions Week 2 Matchup Info

SEA vs. DET Game Information

• Matchup: Seattle Seahawks (0-1, 0-0 Away) vs. Detroit Lions (1-0, 0-0 Home)
• Venue & Location: Ford Field (Detroit, MI)
• Date: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023
• Game Time: 1 p.m. Eastern Time
• Where to Watch Seahawks vs Lions: FOX

Seahawks vs Lions Odds

NFL game odds courtesy of Bovada as of Sunday, Sept. 17 at 12:05 a.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Spread

• Seattle Seahawks +4.5 (-110)
• Detroit Lions -4.5 (-110)

Over/Under

• Over 47 Points (-110)
• Under 47 Points (-110)

Moneyline

• Seattle Seahawks +185
• Detroit Lions -225

Seahawks vs Lions Betting Trends

• Seattle is 5-11 straight up in its last 16 Week 2 matchups.
• Detroit is 0-5 straight up in its last five games against Seattle.
• Seattle is 0-7 ATS in its last seven games against the NFC.
• Detroit is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games overall.
• The total has hit the under in five of Seattle's last six games.
• The total has hit the over in four of Detroit's last five Week 2 matchups.

Seahawks vs Lions Week 2 Game Preview

There's no doubt that the Seahawks need more of a complete effort if they hope to beat the Lions this weekend.

In the first half against LA, Seattle looked like the team that impressed the football world in 2022, leading 13-7 at halftime. Unfortunately, Pete Carroll's team completely took its foot off the gas in the second half, getting outscored 23-0 in the final two frames.

To put things into perspective, this is what the Seahawks' five second-half drives looked like:

• Drive #1: three plays, 5 yards — PUNT
• Drive #2: four plays, 10 yards — PUNT
• Drive #3: three plays, 2 yards — PUNT
• Drive #4: three plays, minus-24 yards — PUNT
• Drive #5: one play, 9 yards — END OF GAME

For those keeping track of the math there, the Seahawks finished with zero yards on 14 plays in the second half. There just aren't any positives there, regardless of how you slice it.

Meanwhile, the Lions' attack looked great against the Kansas City Chiefs, racking up 368 total yards with an impressive average of 5.3 yards per play.

QB Jared Goff was solid in the pocket going head-to-head with Patrick Mahomes, completing 62.9% of passes for 253 yards and a touchdown. Second-year WR Amon-Rat St. Brown was the main beneficiary, catching six balls for 71 yards and a TD while fellow wideout Josh Reynolds racked up 80 receiving yards on his four-catch day.

Considering how the Seahawks allowed the second-most passing yards in Week 1 (334), there's a good chance that the Lions can do more damage through the air come Sunday.

And while Seattle only gave up 92 rushing yards last week, the team still allowed three TDs to the Rams' backfield. Detroit's David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for 116 rushing yards and a TD on 28 carries last week, so expect the Lions to look to the duo a lot if they make it to the red zone.

Seahawks vs Lions Week 2 Prediction & Best Bets

Seahawks vs Lions Prediction: Lions 28, Seahawks 17

Seahawks vs Lions Best Bets: Lions -4.5 (Best Value: -110 on Bovada ) & Amon-Ra St. Brown Any Time Touchdown (Best Value: +100 on Bovada)

After how bad the Seahawks looked on both sides of the ball, this game is the Lions' to lose. Detroit looked like a well-rounded contender against Kansas City last week and shouldn't have an issue beating Seattle decisively.

Besides, the Lions are 10-1 ATS dating back to last season while the Seahawks have failed to cover in seven straight NFC matchups.

While the odds aren't up for Seahawks vs Lions player props just yet, I do like the idea of Detroit's Amon-Ra St. Brown scoring a touchdown.

First score of the @NFL season belongs to @amonra_stbrown #DETvsKC | 🎥 NBC pic.twitter.com/0lrAjEj7sx

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 8, 2023

St. Brown racked up 638 receiving yards and three TDs in his last eight games and just found the end zone last week. Considering how the Seahawks were destroyed through the air by the Rams, odds are the second-year WR has a terrific opportunity to score again in Week 2.

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