Seattle (9-7-0) at LA Rams (10-6-0)
- When: Jan 5 2025, 4:25 PM
- Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
- Where to watch: FOX
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Seattle Seahawks @ Los Angeles Rams
Moneyline
Seattle Seahawks -370
Los Angeles Rams +285
Seattle Seahawks @ Los Angeles Rams
Point Spread
Seattle Seahawks -7.5 (-105)
Los Angeles Rams 7.5 (-115)
Seattle Seahawks @ Los Angeles Rams
Total
Over 38.0 (-115)
Under 38.0 (-105)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Key Players:
Seattle: Geno Smith
LA Rams: Jimmy Garoppolo
Team Stats
| Seahawks | Rams | |
| 9-7 | Record | 10-6 |
| 6-1 | Away & Home | 5-3 |
| 6-9-1 | ATS | 8-8-0 |
| 8-8-0 | O/U | 7-9-0 |
Last Matchup:
LAR 26-20, November 3rd, 2024
Game Preview
The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will approach Sunday’s regular-season finale with very different mindsets as they square off in Inglewood, Calif.
The Rams (10-6) have already secured the NFC West title and will be focused on resting key players for the postseason. Backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will take the reins as veteran Matthew Stafford gets the week off, along with five other notable starters. Meanwhile, the Seahawks (9-7) will be treating this game like their Super Bowl as they fight to end the season with double-digit wins, despite being eliminated from playoff contention.
Seahawks’ Motivation: Finish Strong
Seattle’s head coach Mike Macdonald emphasized that the team is fully locked in on finishing the season strong and reaching 10 wins. No starters will be rested, and Macdonald made it clear that they’re playing to win.
“We want to show our football character and what this team represents,” Macdonald said. The Seahawks have a chance to highlight their offensive firepower and defensive grit against a Rams team sitting key players.
Second-year wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba is closing in on a franchise milestone and needs five catches to surpass Tyler Lockett’s 100-catch mark from 2020. Quarterback Geno Smith, who has already had a stellar season, can cash in on contract incentives with 185 more passing yards and maintaining a completion percentage above 69.75%. Expect Seattle to keep its foot on the gas offensively.
Rams: Rest Mode with a Conservative Game Plan
The Rams’ focus is on the postseason, so they’ll be fielding a backup-heavy roster. After a 1-4 start, the Rams bounced back to claim the division by winning nine of their last 11 games. However, their offensive production has been modest—averaging just 21 points per game during their current five-game winning streak. Their defense has been lights out, holding their last three opponents to fewer than 10 points—a franchise feat not seen since 1975.
Jimmy Garoppolo will get the start behind a decimated offensive line, with star wide receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, as well as running back Kyren Williams, expected to sit out. Stafford and the Rams’ offensive line injuries raise concerns about how effectively the second-string offense can move the ball against a motivated Seahawks defense.
Key Injuries:
Rams: Matthew Stafford (doubtful), Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, and Kyren Williams (all doubtful), Rob Havenstein (shoulder) out.
Seahawks: Abraham Lucas (abdomen/knee) and Josh Jobe (knee) are out; Byron Murphy II (back) is questionable.
Betting Analysis:
Spread: The Seahawks are favored by 7.5 points, reflecting the expectation that they’ll handle the Rams’ backups without much issue.
Total (38): The low total indicates a projected defensive battle, but Seattle’s offense has the potential to surpass expectations, especially against a depleted Rams secondary.
Prediction:
The Seahawks are set up for a statement win to close out the season. With Geno Smith and Jaxon Smith-Njigba motivated to hit milestones and capitalize on contract bonuses, expect Seattle’s offense to move efficiently. The Rams’ defense has been impressive, but with so many starters sitting, their backups may struggle to hold the line.
NFL Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Seattle 27-13
Expert Pick: Seattle -7½ (-105) & Over 38 (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $365
- NFL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
