Field Gulls
As the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams prepare to meet in a pivotal NFC West clash, the betting market at FanDuel Sportsbook reflects just how evenly matched these division leaders are — and how much is on the line. With both teams locked near the top of the NFC and playoff seeding implications, oddsmakers have priced this one as a true toss-up.
According to early Week 16 lines on FanDuel, the Rams are considered as a narrow favorite on the road, with the moneyline showing both teams near parity depending on the market snapshot. FanDuel’s spread pegs the Rams as a 1.5-point favorite, even on the road. It’s a testament to Los Angeles’ strong season and recent performances that they’re favored away from home in such a pivotal matchup.
I confess I’m a little surprised by the Rams’ lead of less than a field goal. The Seahawks’ offense didn’t score any touchdown against the Colts, the running game was nonexistent, and the defense had one of its worst games pressuring the QB with only four players.
The over/under point total on FanDuel sits in the mid-40s, suggesting oddsmakers anticipate a moderately scoring affair — one where defense could play a crucial role, especially if conditions in Seattle are less than perfect. It’s a balanced total that again points to how neither offense nor defense has a clear upper hand here. This demonstrates the duel between two very good defenses, in addition to the problems that the Seahawks’ offense has been facing.
Mike Macdonald will need to make significant adjustments, especially on offense. This is the most important game of the season for the Seahawks. Winning puts the Seahawks in the lead of the NFC West (according to Fan Duel, the Rams have odds of -175, while the Seahawks have +220, to win the division) and keeps their dream of the number 1 seed alive. To be the number 1 seed in the NFC, the Seahawks are in second place with +230, behind only the Rams, with -165. The 49ers are third with +700, the Bears 1600, and the Packers +12500. This indicates that the number 1 seed will likely be the winner of the NFC West, and it’s worth remembering that in addition to the Rams, the Seahawks face the 49ers in the final week, further increasing the importance of this TNF matchup.
