Falcons vs. Seahawks 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 20

Updated Oct. 20, 2024 12:44 p.m. ET

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Having lost three straight, the Seattle Seahawks (3-3) will face the Atlanta Falcons (4-2). The Falcons are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3). The matchup has an over/under of 51.5 points.

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Falcons vs. Seahawks Odds & Betting Lines

Falcons vs Seahawks Betting Information updated as of October 20, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Falcons	-3	-105	-115	51.5	-110	-110

Falcons vs. Seahawks Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Falcons (-3)
Pick OU: Under (51.5)
Prediction: Falcons 30 - Seahawks 18

How to Watch Atlanta vs. Seattle

Game Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Falcons vs. Seahawks Recent Matchups

In their past five head-to-head bouts, Atlanta has defeated Seattle three times.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Atlanta has tallied 141 points versus Seattle, while surrendering only 127 points.

Atlanta Betting Info

Atlanta has played six games, posting three wins against the spread.
The Falcons have covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
Atlanta contests this year have hit the over 50% of the time (three times in six games with a set point total).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Falcons have won 75% of the time (3-1).
Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Falcons' implied win probability is 61.8%.

Falcons Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	254.7 (1,528)	6
Rush yards	113.7 (682)	22
Points scored	24.8 (149)	10
Pass yards against	193 (1,158)	9
Rush yards against	142.7 (856)	24
Points allowed	22.5 (135)	15

Atlanta's Key Players

Offense

Kirk Cousins ranks fourth in the NFL with 1,598 passing yards in six games this year, averaging 266.3 per game with a 66.7% completion percentage and nine touchdowns (eighth in the NFL) against five interceptions.
Bijan Robinson averages 4.6 yards per carry (21st in the NFL) and 63.3 yards per game, and has 380 total rushing yards (10th in the NFL). He has recorded three rushing TDs this season.
He's also hauled in 21 passes (on 23 targets) for 161 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He's averaging 26.8 receiving yards and 3.5 catches per game.
Through six games played, Drake London is averaging 71.3 yards and 6.3 receptions per game on the way to 428 receiving yards (eighth in the NFL) and 38 catches (third in the NFL). He's been targeted 54 times, and has four receiving touchdowns (sixth in the NFL).
Darnell Mooney has 27 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns. He's been targeted 45 times in the passing game, and averages 4.5 receptions and 61.3 yards through six games played.

Defense

Over on defense, Jessie Bates III has one interception to go with 43 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended in 2024.
Kaden Elliss has one TFL and 44 tackles.
This season, Troy Andersen has recorded one TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception.
Dee Alford has one sack (third on the Falcons) to go with one TFL and 33 tackles on the season.

Seattle Betting Info

Seattle has covered the spread one time this season (1-5-0).
The Seahawks have been underdogs by 3 points or more two times this year and have not covered the spread once.
Seattle games have gone over the total five times this season.
The Seahawks have lost both games they've played as underdogs this season.
Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Seahawks have a 42.4% chance to win.

Seahawks Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	276.7 (1,660)	1
Rush yards	96.5 (579)	29
Points scored	24.3 (146)	12
Pass yards against	195 (1,170)	10
Rush yards against	144.7 (868)	26
Points allowed	25 (150)	24

Seattle's Key Players

Offense

In six games played this year, Geno Smith has amassed 1,778 passing yards (leading the league), with six touchdowns against six interceptions and completing 68.9% of his passes.
He's added 146 yards on the ground (third on the Seahawks), while scoring one rushing touchdown. He's averaging 24.3 yards per game and 7 per attempt.
Kenneth Walker III averages 58.5 rushing yards per game over four games (234 total yards), while scoring five rushing touchdowns.
Walker has also picked up 136 receiving yards (34 per game) on 21 catches (5.3 per game). He's been targeted 24 times and is still seeking his first receiving touchdown.
Zach Charbonnet has rushed for three touchdowns this year, and has totaled 187 rushing yards (31.2 per game and 3.8 per attempt).
In addition to his ground game, Charbonnet has grabbed 19 passes (on 23 targets) for 149 yards (fifth on the Seahawks), with one receiving touchdown. He averages 24.8 yards per game.
D.K. Metcalf has been targeted 54 times, resulting in 31 catches for 469 yards (fourth in the NFL) .

Defense

Tyrel Dodson has amassed two sacks (third on the Seahawks) to go with five TFL and 49 tackles over six games in 2024.
Julian Love has registered two TFL, 46 tackles, and one interception through six games.
Derick Hall has recorded five sacks (first on the Seahawks and seventh in the NFL) as well as three TFL and 20 tackles in the 2024 season.
Jerome Baker's stat sheet includes 30 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended in four games

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