Monday Night Football Week 4: Analysis of Seahawks vs Lions Odds, Picks & Predictions

• The Detroit Lions host the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4 Monday Night Football action
• Detroit is 5-1 SU in their last six games at home
• Explore all the Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions odds, predictions, and picks, below

The 3-0 Seattle Seahawks travel to Detroit aiming to continue their winning streak on Monday Night Football against the Lions. Seattle will look to continue their winning ways after thrashing the short-handed Dolphins 24-3 last week, while the Lions are coming off a 20-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Catch all the Seahawks vs Lions action on ESPN as this game kicks off as the late MNF double header from Ford Field.

Dive into all the Seahawks vs Lions odds and our best bets, below.

Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions Odds

Detroit entered Week 4 as 4.5-point favorites, but that line has fallen to 3.5 in the latest NFL odds. The Seahawks vs Lions total currently sits at 46.5.

Odds updated on Sept. 28 from FanDuel Sportsbook. Explore the best betting apps for Week 3 of the NFL season. 

Seahawks Aim to Stay Perfect

Mike MacDonald’s Seattle Seahawks are one of just five remaining undefeated NFL teams. The Seahawks defense has been a revelation, tallying 11 sacks and the best defensive grade in the league according to PFF. Seattle has allowed just 14.3 points per game and are second in EPA per play allowed (-.218).

Geno Smith has completed nearly 75% of his passes, but has failed to protect the football, tossing three interceptions to go along with his three touchdown passes.

Seattle Seahawks with the most team pressures in the NFL….

Mike Macdonald really changed this defense 👀 pic.twitter.com/qplmM0zQVg

— Seattle ON Tap (@SeattleONTap) September 26, 2024

Notably, the Seahawks have won their games against the lowly Broncos, Patriots and Dolphins. Teams quarterbacked by rookie Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and Skylar Thompson in the absence of Tua Tagovailoa. The Lions and Jared Goff provide a much tougher test.

Seattle also has a few key injuries heading into Monday Night Football. Defensive lineman Byron Murphy, Boye Mafe and Leonard Williams missed practice this week, and both Laken Tomlinson and Kenneth Walker were limited. If the Seahawks starting defensive tackles can’t go, their undersized front seven will be even more vulnerable against the Lions stout offensive front.

Lions Are Money at Home

While it hasn’t been the start to the season many envisioned for the Lions, Detroit’s in great shape. Quarterback Jared Goff and returning coordinator Ben Johnson have led their offense to fourth in yards per game, and rank in the top seven in both rushing yards and passing yards per contest. The Lions possess one of the league’s best offensive lines, and own the NFL’s third-best rushing grade according to PFF.

The Lions lethal running back duo of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have decimated opponents this season. Detroit’s backs have racked up 438 rushing yards and combined to average 4.85 yards per carry. They’ve also accounted for five total touchdowns already.

AMON-RA ST. BROWN AND JAHMYR GIBBS HOOK AND LADDER!!!! pic.twitter.com/2jPSHsmMcV

— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) September 22, 2024

Dan Campbell’s squad will be without the services of starting center Frank Ragnow as he missed practice all week with a pectoral injury.

The NFL ATS records favor Detroit in this matchup, as the Lions have gone a phenomenal 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games as the favorite.

Seahawks vs Lions Predictions & Picks

Ultimately, the Seahawks have exploited an easy schedule thus far in the 2024 NFL season. Goff and the Lions are money at home and their powerful offensive line will decimate the Seahawks’ injured defensive front. Shutting down the hardnosed approach of Detroit will be too much for an overmatched Seattle front seven.

Back the Lions to cover the spread on Monday Night Football.

• Lions vs Seahawks Pick: Detroit Lions -3.5 (-110)

Monday Night Football in Week 4 features a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions. Both teams are coming off wins in Week 3 and will be looking to keep the momentum going in this primetime showdown.

The Seahawks are currently favored to win this game, with odds of -3.5. They are coming off a dominant performance against the Dallas Cowboys, where they won 38-31. Quarterback Russell Wilson has been playing at an MVP level so far this season, throwing for 925 yards and 14 touchdowns in just three games. The Seahawks offense has been firing on all cylinders, with wide receivers Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf providing Wilson with plenty of options in the passing game.

The Lions, on the other hand, are coming off a thrilling last-second victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Matthew Stafford led a game-winning drive in the final minutes, throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kenny Golladay with just seconds remaining. The Lions offense has been solid so far this season, with Stafford throwing for 831 yards and six touchdowns in three games.

In terms of predictions, it’s tough to bet against Russell Wilson and the Seahawks right now. Wilson has been playing at an elite level and the Seahawks offense has been nearly unstoppable. The Lions defense will have their hands full trying to contain Wilson and the dynamic Seattle offense.

That being said, the Lions have shown that they can compete with some of the best teams in the league. Stafford is a veteran quarterback who can make big plays when it matters most. If the Lions can establish a running game with rookie D’Andre Swift and keep Wilson off the field, they have a chance to pull off the upset.

Overall, this Monday Night Football matchup should be an exciting one to watch. The Seahawks are favored to win, but the Lions have the talent to make it a close game. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this Week 4 showdown.