Week 9 Rams vs Seahawks: Expert Predictions, Picks, and Odds

• The Rams vs Seahawks NFL Week 9 odds have been released
• The over hit in 10 of the Los Angeles Rams’ last 15 games
• Find the latest Rams vs Seahawks odds and our predictions below

The Los Angeles Rams (3-4) battle the Seattle Seahawks (3-4) in Week 9 of the NFL season. This NFC West showdown will have long-reaching consequences in both the divisional and playoff race. The Rams will be well rested after their 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. While the Seahawks were shellacked by a score of 31-10 by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Explore all the Rams vs Seahawks odds and our best bets below.

Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks Odds

The latest NFL odds have the Rams as 1.5-point home favorites, with the Seahawks as +104 home underdogs. The Rams vs Seahawks total is set at 44.5.

Odds as of November 1 at FanDuel Sportsbook. Discover the NFL betting apps for Rams vs Seahawks. 

Rams Betting News & Notes

Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp torched the Vikings their last time out. Unfortunately, Nacua hurt his knee in practice this week and is questionable to suit up in Week 9. If the sophomore sensation can’t go, expect Kupp to play an even larger role. He returned to the field with five catches for 51 yards and a touchdown last time out.

Thankfully, running back Kyren Williams has been a huge part of the Rams attack, leading the team with 533 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Grizzled gunslinger Matthew Stafford has tossed for 1,671 rushing yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions.

He was phenomenal on Thursday Night Football, torching the Vikings’ top-rated defense for 279 yards and four touchdowns. When Stafford is on his game, he remains an elite NFL passer.

Kyren Williams could be set to break through the Seahawks defense

Williams has accumulated 314 rush yards after contact, ranking 10th among RBs this season. The Seattle defense sits at 31st in yards after contact allowed to RBs, priming Williams for a strong performance pic.twitter.com/3NNfjKq6o0

— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) October 31, 2024

The Rams defense has done them no favors this season, surrendering 5.8 yards per play (26th), and 8.1 yards per pass (31st). Chris Shula’s unit sits 25th in both EPA per play, and dropback success rate allowed.

Seahawks Betting News & Notes

Geno Smith has become the highest-volume passer in the NFL under new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. The Seahawks pivot has tossed for an NFL-high 2197 passing yards, with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions. However, Smith ranks just 18th in adjusted EPA per play. Worse yet, Seattle’s offensive line is 25th in PFF pass-blocking grade, and 22nd in run-blocking.

Seattle will be without star wideout DK Metcalf for this crucial division contest. Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett will have to pick up the slack with Metcalf out. Tight end Noah Fant and starting tackle Abraham Lucas will also miss this game.

Raheem Morris has talked about how pressures matter more than sacks. Yesterday, the Falcons pressured Geno Smith on 50% of his passes, and he absolutely torched the defense. If you don’t have any finishers then all that pressure does you no good. You have to get sacks. pic.twitter.com/XZObRuNlo3

— Tre’Shon (@tre3shon) October 21, 2024

Mike MacDonald’s defense has been gashed on the ground this year. In fact, the Seahawks surrender the 29th-most rushing yards per game (148.4), and sit 28th in rushing success rate allowed. However, Seattle has racked up 21 sacks, and forced 17 turnovers.

Keep in mind, the Seahawks have covered the spread just once in their last six games at home.

Rams vs Seahawks Prediction

Concerningly, the Seahawks have lost four of their past five games, and three straight at home. The Rams are getting healthy at just the right time and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games in Seattle.

Expect to see a whole lot of Kyren Williams running the football downhill. Back the Rams to come away with the victory in what should be a hardnosed NFC West showdown.

• Rams vs Seahawks Pick: Los Angeles Rams ML (-122)

The Week 9 matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks is shaping up to be a highly anticipated game with significant playoff implications. Both teams are currently sitting at the top of the NFC West standings, making this divisional showdown even more crucial.

Expert predictions for this game are split, with many analysts pointing to the Rams’ high-powered offense led by quarterback Matthew Stafford as a key factor in their potential success. The addition of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has also added another dimension to the Rams’ passing attack, making them a formidable opponent for any team.

On the other hand, the Seahawks have been playing solid football as of late, with quarterback Russell Wilson looking like his old self after returning from injury. The Seahawks’ defense has also been playing well, especially in the secondary, which could pose a challenge for Stafford and the Rams’ passing game.

In terms of picks, it’s a close call between these two teams. The Rams are currently favored by a slim margin, but the Seahawks have shown that they can compete with anyone when they are firing on all cylinders. It could come down to which team can make the most plays in crucial moments of the game.

As for the odds, the Rams are currently listed as -3.5 favorites over the Seahawks, with an over/under of 54 points. This indicates that oddsmakers are expecting a high-scoring affair between these two division rivals.

Overall, this Week 9 matchup between the Rams and Seahawks is sure to be an exciting and closely contested game. Both teams have a lot on the line, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this pivotal divisional showdown.