Seahawks vs. Ravens Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can the Ravens Defense Hold Geno Smith In Check?
The Baltimore Ravens host the surprising Seattle Seahawks in Week 9 of the NFL season. The Seahawks just climbed into first place in the NFC West, but will the staunch Ravens defense shut them down? Jason Radowitz breaks down the matchup with his Seahawks vs. Ravens prediction.
Jason Radowitz - November 2, 2023, 9:32 AM EDT
5 minSeahawks vs. Ravens Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can the Ravens Defense Hold Geno Smith In Check?
The Seattle Seahawks will travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in an intriguing matchup in Week 9.
The Seahawks have started the season 5-2, while the Ravens are sitting at 6-2. However, only one team's defense stands out heading into this matchup.
That's the Ravens. But will the defense hold up against a usually dominant Seahawks offense?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks vs. Baltimore Ravens.
Seahawks vs. Ravens Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: November 5, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Seahawks vs. Ravens Odds
- Spread: Seahawks +6 (-110), Ravens +6 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 44 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Seahawks (+215), Ravens (-260)
Seahawks vs. Ravens Injury Report
Seahawks
Questionable: G Phil Haynes (Calf)
Out: CB Coby Bryant, NT Austin Faoliu (Knee), OT Abraham Lucas (Knee), DT Bryan Mone (Knee), DE Mike Morris (Shoulder), WR Dareke Young (Groin)
Ravens
Questionable: RB Keaton Mitchell (Hamstring), S Marcus Williams (Hamstring), CB Daryl Worley (Shoulder)
Out: LB Tyus Bowser (Knee), LB Malik Hamm (Lower Body), CB Trayvon Mullen (Toe), LB David Ojabo (Ankle), OL Andrew Vorhees (Knee), S Ar'Darius Washington (Chest), CB Damarion Williams (Ankle)
Seahawks vs. Ravens Prediction
The Seattle Seahawks have won two straight games over the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns. However, both of those games were at home. Now they're on the road against one of the best teams in the AFC.
The Seahawks are led by Geno Smith at quarterback. He's been solid but not nearly as good as last season. Smith has thrown nine touchdowns and six interceptions, with 1,645 yards passing.
Meanwhile, the run game has been electric behind Kenneth Walker II, who has six touchdowns in seven games.
While the Ravens miss tackles, the defense is one of the best in the NFL. They've looked dominant against the pass and are good enough against the run. The best way for the Seahawks to attack the Ravens would be to get the run game going early.
On the other hand, the Ravens are led by Lamar Jackson, who has added 14 total touchdowns this season. Jackson's got an almost healthy offense, and that has allowed the Ravens to find more success offensively.
Jackson doesn't even lead the Ravens in rushing. Instead, it's Gus Edwards, who has earned 426 yards on the ground with five touchdowns.
The Ravens are a talented offense. They've earned over 30 points in their last two games against the Lions and Cardinals. However, they'll likely struggle a bit against Seattle's secondary. The Seahawks started slow with that unit, but they've been terrific over the last few weeks.
The pass rush is also very dominant. That doesn't have as much value against Jackson, but the Seahawks could force Jackson into a mistake or two.
I'm not high on the Seahawks' passing game, and I don't think the Ravens will have as much success offensively in this game.
Therefore, I'll back the nder 44.5 in this matchup.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Baltimore Ravens Pick
- Under 44.5 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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