Predictions, Odds, and Public Betting Splits for Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 17

• The Seattle Seahawks likely need a win over the Chicago Bears on TNF to stay in playoff contention
• The Seahawks have lost two straight but the Bears have dropped nine in a row
• See the Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears predictions, picks, and best odds for Thursday Night Football

The Seattle Seahawks (8-7, 5-1 away, 6-8-1 ATS) aren’t officially dead in the NFC playoff race, but back-to-back losses have dropped them from the hunted to the hunter. Due to complex tiebreaker scenarios that involve overall strength of victory between the Rams (9-6) and Seahawks, Seattle likely needs to win out to have any chance of reaching the postseason, and that still may not be enough. The good news for Seattle is that they square off with the Chicago Bears (4-11, 4-4 home, 6-7-2 ATS) on Thursday Night Football in Week 17, a team riding a horrendous nine-game losing streak.

Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears Predictions

The Bears were at least competitive up until around Week 14. Six of their first eight losses this season were one-score games, and four were by a field goal or less. But the last three weeks have seen a marked departure. Chicago has been outscored 102-32, getting dominated on both sides of the ball by the 49ers (38-13), Vikings (30-12), and Lions (34-17).

If there’s a Wikipedia entry for teams that quit on the season, the Bears should be the most recent entry.

I don’t have much love for the Seahawks. They have a sub-par defense, and QB Geno Smith is proving mistake-prone week after week. They are at least trying to win though, which is more than one can confidently say about the Bears at this stage of the season.

Seattle actually outgained Minnesota by a sizable margin in their 27-24 Week 16 loss (361-298 yards). The fact that they also committed the only two turnovers of the game and took 11 penalties for 77 yards sealed their fate in the narrow loss.

I’m not prepared the lay the full 3.5 points with the Seahawks on the road. Chicago’s 34-17 loss to Detroit in Week 16 was just the second time this season they’ve lost at home by more than a field goal. But I do think Seattle’s effort and desperation will be enough for the Seahawks to pick up a much-needed win in hostile territory.

Seahawks vs Bears: Best Odds

The Seahawks vs Bears spread is generally Seattle -3.5 but Caesars has raised the line half a point to Seattle -4.0, meaning it’s the best book for anyone looking to bet the Bears ATS at the moment, with Chicago +4.0 priced at -110. The best ATS option for Seattle backers is -3.5 (-110), which is available at both BetMGM and bet365.

Not coincidentally, BetMGM and bet365 also have the best moneyline price on the Seahawks (-200). ESPN Bet has the longest odds on a Chicago victory at +180.

Most books have the game total at 42.5 with -110 odds both ways but there are a couple that don’t. FanDuel is the best option for over bettors, listing 42.5 at -105 odds, while DraftKings is by far the best option for under bettors, raising the total a full point to 43.5 with minimal extra juice on the under (-112).

SEA vs CHI Public-Betting Splits & Percentages

The NFL public betting splits for Thursday Night Football show the public strongly backing the visitors both against the spread and on the moneyline. As of early Thursday morning, Seattle was getting 78% of ATS handle and a massive 87% of moneyline handle.

The public also has a strong lean to the over, with 72% of game-total handle on the over so far. Seattle is 8-7 O/U this season, but Chicago has been one of the better under bets in the league, going 6-9 O/U through the first 15 games.

As the NFL regular season comes to a close, the Seattle Seahawks are set to face off against the Chicago Bears in a crucial Week 17 matchup on Thursday Night Football. Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning, making this game even more important for both sides.

The Seahawks currently sit at 9-6 and are in the thick of the playoff race in the NFC. They are coming off a dominant win against the Detroit Lions and will look to carry that momentum into this matchup against the Bears. Quarterback Russell Wilson has been playing at an MVP level this season, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 35 touchdowns. The Seahawks offense is one of the most explosive in the league, averaging over 28 points per game.

On the other side, the Bears are sitting at 5-10 and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Despite their record, they have shown flashes of potential throughout the season. Quarterback Justin Fields has shown promise as a rookie, and the Bears defense is still one of the best in the league. They will look to play spoiler in this game and end their season on a high note.

In terms of predictions, the Seahawks are currently favored to win this game by 6.5 points. The over/under for total points scored is set at 45.5. The public betting splits are heavily in favor of the Seahawks, with over 70% of bets coming in on Seattle to cover the spread.

When looking at the matchup, it’s clear that the Seahawks have the edge on both sides of the ball. Their high-powered offense should be able to exploit a struggling Bears defense, while their defense should be able to contain a young Bears offense. However, divisional games are always unpredictable, and the Bears could come out with nothing to lose and pull off an upset.

Overall, this Thursday Night Football matchup between the Seahawks and Bears is shaping up to be an exciting one. With playoff implications on the line for Seattle and pride on the line for Chicago, both teams will be looking to end their season on a high note. It will be interesting to see how this game plays out and if the public betting splits are accurate in predicting a Seahawks victory.