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

Published Oct. 18, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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Having won three straight, the Atlanta Falcons (4-2) will face the Seattle Seahawks (3-3). The Falcons are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3). The expected point total for the matchup is 51.

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Falcons vs. Seahawks Odds & Betting Lines

Falcons vs Seahawks Betting Information updated as of October 16, 2024, 3:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Falcons	-3	-105	-115	51	-112	-108

Falcons vs. Seahawks Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Falcons (-3)
Pick OU: Under (51)
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

Atlanta holds a 3-2 record against Seattle in their last five matchups.
Seattle has been outpaced by 14 points in its last five tilts against Atlanta.

Atlanta Betting Info

Atlanta has played six games, posting three wins against the spread.
The Falcons have covered the spread once when favored by 3 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
Atlanta has combined with its opponent to hit the over in 50% of its contests this year (three times over six games with a set point total).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Falcons have won 75% of the time (3-1).
The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Falcons a 60.8% chance to win.

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 has 1,598 passing yards (fourth in the NFL), nine touchdowns (eighth in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He has completed 66.7% of his passes, averaging 266.3 yards per game and 7.7 per attempt.
Bijan Robinson's rushing output this season includes 380 yards (10th in the NFL) and three TDs. He is averaging 63.3 yards per game and 4.6 per attempt (21st in the NFL).
Robinson's 23 targets in the passing game have turned into 21 catches (3.5 per game) for 161 yards (26.8 per game) and zero touchdowns.
In 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 racked up 368 receiving yards and three touchdowns (10th in the NFL) with 27 catches on 45 targets. He is averaging 4.5 receptions and 61.3 yards per game.

Defense

On the defensive side, Jessie Bates III has one TFL, 43 tackles, and one interception in 2024.
Kaden Elliss has 44 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Troy Andersen has collected 41 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
So far this season, Dee Alford has 33 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.

Seattle Betting Info

Seattle has covered the spread one time in six games with a set spread.
This year, the Seahawks are winless ATS when entering a game as an underdog of 3 points or more.
This season, Seattle games have hit the over five times.
The Seahawks have lost both games they've played as underdogs this season.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 43.5% chance of a victory for the Seahawks.

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

Through six games played this year, Geno Smith has amassed 1,778 passing yards (leading the league), while throwing six touchdowns against six interceptions and completing 68.9% of his attempts.
On the ground, Smith has added one rushing touchdown and 146 rushing yards (third on the Seahawks).
Kenneth Walker III has scored five rushing touchdowns, while totaling 234 rushing yards (4.6 per attempt and 58.5 per game).
Walker has added 21 receptions (5.3 per game) for 136 yards (34 per game), without a receiving touchdown. He's been targeted 24 times in the passing attack.
Zach Charbonnet is averaging 31.2 rushing yards per game this season (187 total yards), while scoring three rushing touchdowns.
Charbonnet's statistic output includes 19 receptions (3.2 per game) on 23 targets for 149 yards (24.8 per game) and one receiving touchdown.
D.K. Metcalf has 31 catches for 469 yards (fourth in the NFL) and two receiving touchdowns. He averages 5.2 yards per game through six games and has been targeted 54 times.

Defense

Tyrel Dodson has 49 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended in 2024.
Julian Love has registered two TFL, 46 tackles, and one interception over six games.
In the 2024 season, Derick Hall has 20 tackles, three TFL, and five sacks in six games.
Jerome Baker's season stats include 30 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in four games. He is fifth on the Seahawks in tackles.

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