San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview

The NFC West title will be on the line in Week 17 when the Seattle Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Seattle already has a win over San Francisco under its belt this season, and it will try to win the division at home. The 49ers are also playing for the top overall seed in the NFC Playoffs, but they can’t afford a loss in this game.
San Francisco comes into this game with a record of 12-3, but it has struggled a bit of late. The Niners have gone just 2-2 in their last four games, which has given the Seahawks a chance to win the division.
Seattle will need to regroup in a hurry after losing to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16. The Seahawks are still 11-4 and control their own destiny. The San Francisco 49ers are 3.5-point favorites in this NFC West showdown.
Wilson Needs Some Help
If the Seahawks are going to win this game, quarterback Russell Wilson is going to need some help. Wilson has thrown 29 touchdowns and for more than 3,800 yards and can also keep plays alive with his legs.
The Seahawks will be without running back Chris Carson in this game, but Marshawn Lynch is back with the team. Seattle is averaging more than 138 rushing yards per game, and it will need to run it well in this game.
Defense has really let the Seahawks down at times this season, and it was a big reason for their loss in Week 16. Seattle gave up 27 points to an inconsistent Arizona Cardinals team, and the Seahawks have allowed close to 25 points per game this season. The Seahawks did contain the Niners’ rushing attack earlier this season and will need to do it again.
49ers Get The Job Done On Defense
The 49ers have had a dominant defense this season, but the injuries are really piling up. San Francisco will be without four defensive line starters in this game, but it still has some talent on that side of the ball.
The Niners are giving up just 19.3 points per game, and they are closing in on 50 sacks on the season.
San Francisco wants to run the ball early and often in this game, and it does it extremely well. The 49ers are averaging 145 rushing yards per game, which is the second-best average in the NFL.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been solid this season, but all he really needs to do is protect the football.
Seahawks Stun Niners, Win NFC West
The Seahawks looked like a shell of themselves in Week 16, but injuries played a role. The Seahawks have brought in some reinforcements, and they are always tough to beat on their home field.
San Francisco has a terrific rushing attack, but its passing offense has let it down at times. The Niners are a tough team to beat, but they are going to fall a little short in this game.
Bet the Seattle Seahawks +3.5 and outright to win this game and claim the NFC West title.