The Seattle Seahawks (2-0) and Washington Commanders (0-2) meet Sunday in NFL Week 3 action. Kickoff from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze NFL odds around the Seahawks vs. Commanders odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.
The Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 Sunday, covering as a 4.5-point road favorite with the Under (40.5) cashing. Seattle got a massive performance from star WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had 9 receptions, 155 yards and 3 touchdowns. Seattle's defense has dominated through 2 weeks, allowing just 8.5 points per game. It is 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 0-2 O/U.
The Commanders, after going down 10-0 in the first quarter in their 37-20 Week
2 loss at the Dallas Cowboys, were primed to tie things up at 17 but failed to convert 3 straight opportunities on the Dallas 1, with the final play of the half being when QB Jayden Daniels injured his elbow and will miss their Week 3 battle. Washington failed to cover as a 4.5-point underdog with the Over (51.5) hitting. It lost 24-22 in its Week 1 road performance against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders are 0-2 ATS and 2-0 O/U.
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Seahawks at Commanders odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Seahawks -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Commanders +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
- Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks -7.5 (-112) | Commanders +7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40 (O: -120 | U: -110)
Seahawks at Commanders key injuries
Seahawks
- S Julian Love (calf) out
- S Ty Okada (hamstring) out
- NT Brandon Pili (concussion) questionable
Commanders
- G Samuel Cosmi (concussion) out
- S Nick Cross (illness) out
- QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) out
- LB Frankie Luvu (groin) out
- TE Chigoziem Okonkwo (hamstring) out
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Seahawks at Commanders picks and predictions
Prediction
Seahawks 24, Commanders 17
Moneyline
PASS.
There's some value to play the Commanders (+300) at home, but the better route is to take them on the spread.
Against the spread
BET COMMANDERS +7.5 (-105).
With a full week of practice under his belt, veteran backup QB Marcus Mariota has the tools to keep this game close. Mariota jumped in for Daniels when he went down last season and went 2-6 as a starter, with 3 of those losses coming by fewer than 8 points.
The Commanders can stop the run as well, so they'll be forcing QB Sam Darnold to go on the road and beat them. Darnold didn't get many reps in the first game and missed the second game with an injury. He could be a bit rusty. The Seahawks offense stalled often against the Patriots and didn't perform well in Darnold's lone drive.
Expected the seasoned Mariota to keep this one close and back COMMANDERS +7.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 40.5 (-120).
The Commanders' offense scored 10 points in the second half of their game with Dallas, and that was with Mariota freshly taking over. He should have more confidence after a week of practice. Washington is averaging 21 points per game and has gone 2-0 O/U.
The bigger issue is the Commanders' defense is allowing 30.5 points per game and will be facing one of the best receivers in the league. Seattle should be able to score often, as it did against Arizona.
Best prop bet
Commanders WR STEFON DIGGS OVER 34.5 RECEIVING YARDS (-115)
All eyes have been on WR Terry McLaurin this season, which has freed up the 32-year-old Diggs. He has 15 targets, 102 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. He should be a favorite of Mariota as well.
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