The Seattle Seahawks (3-2) and Denver Broncos (3-2) meet Thursday in Denver, Colorado, for a Week 6 battle. Kickoff from Empower Field at Mile High is at 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze NFL odds around the Seahawks vs. Broncos odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.
The Seahawks suffered a tough 32-29 loss to NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers in Week 5, falling short as 3.5-point home favorites as the Over (46.5) hit. QB Sam Darnold had an up-and-down game, throwing for 195 yards, 1 TD and 2 INTs. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba provided a bright spot for Seattle, topping 100 receiving yards for the fourth time in 5 games this season.
The Broncos picked up a big AFC West road victory in Week 5, knocking off the LA
Chargers 23-17. Denver covered as a 3.5-point favorite as Under (42.5) hit. QB Bo Nix connected with WR Courtland Sutton for his first TD catch of the season, while RB J.K. Dobbins added 68 rushing yards and a score. K Wil Lutz also delivered, converting 3 of his 4 field goal attempts.
The Seahawks beat the Broncos 26-20 in Seattle on Sept. 8, 2024, in their most recent meeting. Denver covered as a 6.5-point road underdog, while the Over (42.5) hit.
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Seahawks at Broncos odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Seahawks -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Broncos +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks -2.5 (-110) | Broncos +2.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40 (O: -110 | U: -108)
Seahawks at Broncos injuries
Seahawks
- RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) out
- LB Chazz Surratt (calf) out
- LB Drake Thomas (ankle) out
Broncos
- S Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) out
- CB Riley Moss (ribs) questionable
- CB Pat Surtain II (ankle) out
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Seahawks at Broncos picks and predictions
Prediction
Seahawks 21, Broncos 10
Moneyline
PASS.
I think the Seahawks (-145) to win on the road, but not into paying that much juice. I'll take my bet to the spread.
Against the spread
BET SEAHAWKS -2.5 (-110).
Seattle enters Thursday night's matchup against Denver looking to bounce back from a tough loss to San Francisco. The Seahawks have been reliable in these situations, going 4-0 straight up following a loss since the start of last season under Mike Macdonald.
Seattle also holds a clear offensive advantage, averaging 26.8 points per game compared to Denver's 18.2. The Broncos are producing just 269 total yards per contest, while Nix has thrown for fewer than 190 yards in 3 of his last 5 games.
Denver's secondary will be shorthanded without Surtain and Hufanga dealing with ankle injuries. That creates an appealing opportunity for Darnold and Smith-Njigba.
The Seahawks have also covered 9 of their last 11 road games. With a more productive offense, a strong track record away from home and Denver's injury concerns, Seattle has several advantages Thursday night.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 40 (-108).
Denver's offense has struggled to find its rhythm and Nix has regressed. The Broncos have also played 4 of their 5 games below the total this season. With both teams dealing with backfield injuries and playing on a short week, offensive production could be limited Thursday night.
Best prop bet
Broncos QB BO NIX UNDER 200.5 PASSING YARDS (-120).
Nix has struggled to produce consistent passing numbers this season, averaging just 188.4 yards per game and failing to reach 200 yards in 3 of 5 starts. He threw for only 123 yards against the Chargers last week and now faces a Seattle defense allowing an NFL-low 150.8 passing yards per game. The Seahawks also have 7 interceptions, tied for the league lead. With Denver potentially leaning more on its ground game, Nix faces another tough matchup Thursday night.
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