Seattle Seahawks Betting
The NFL 2008 Seattle Seahawks are expected to repeat as NFC West division champions according to bookmakers. Sportsbooks have set the Seattle Seahawks odds to will win 9 games in the weak NFC West division. The retooled Seahawks running consists of a three heading running hydra consisting of free agent RB Julius Jones, RB T.J.Duckett and incumbent Maurice Morris. The Seahawks may be getting the preseason hype but there remain many questions to watch out for the NFL bettor.
Seattle Seahawks Key Additions
RB T.J. Duckett
RB Julius Jones
K Orlindo Mare
TE John Carlson
TE Jeb Putzier
DE Justin Smith
Seattle Seahawks Key Losses
RB Shaun Alexander
TE Marcus Pollard
K Josh Brown
Offense - A key rebuilding block of the running game started with jettisoning ex-MVP RB Shaun Alexander for RB Jones and RB Duckett as an upgrade. More importantly, the Seahawks brought in new offensive line coach Mike Solari from KC and signed 11 year veteran guard Mike Wahle to shore up the O-Line. Matt Hasselback has had a recurring tightness in his back for the preseason and should be watched closely during games for his accuracy in the west coast offense. The WR position of the Seahawks is thinning for depth after injuries to WR Bobby Engram and WR Deion Branch.
Defense - The Seattle Seahawks defense have led them to the playoffs in the past and will be solid again this year with LB Lofa Tatupu, LB Julian Peterson, CB Marcus Trufant, DE Patrick Kerney and DT Rocky Bernard.
NFL Betting Edge
Watch the early Total lines for the Seahawks. A lot of questions of offense for QB health, RB rotation, WR depth and offensive line could lean to unders for September games.
I always like to record the opening NFL future odds at the start of preseason and watch how the betting line moves in favor of the public. Have a look at some preseason NFL Future odds on the Seattle Seahawks:
NFL Odds to win the 2009 Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks +2800
New England Patriots +300
San Diego Chargers +700
Indianapolis Colts +750
Dallas Cowboys +800
Jacksonville Jaguars +1400
The Seattle Seahawks are a +2800 odds to win the Super Bowl meaning that for every $100 bet will payout $2800. The Seahawks odds provide great value if you believe in their defense to bring it to the next level. The offensive question marks are factoring into the betting line providing great betting value.
NFL Odds to win the 2009 NFC Championship
Seattle Seahawks +1000
Dallas Cowboys +300
Minnesota Vikings +850
New Orleans Saints +800
New York Giants +800
Green Bay Packers +1000
The Seattle Seahawks are tied with the Green Bay Packers for 5th best odds to win the NFL Championship at +1000 meaning that for every $100 bet will payout $1000. Surprisingly, the Super Bowl Champions NY Giants are +800 and the Cowboys are the favorite at +300 odds. If Seattle is able to home field advantage for the playoffs then this bet looks good as the Seahawks 12th man noise factor has been a consistent home field advantage.
NFL Odds to win NFC West Division
Seattle Seahawks -135
Arizona Cardinals +250
San Francisco 49ers +750
St.Louis Rams +550
The NFC West is looking like another weak year for competition. The Seattle Seahawks are the bookmakers best odds to win the NFC West -135 NFL Betting Odds meaning that for every $135 bet will payout $100. The Arizona Cardinals are expected to come in second at +250 NFL Future odds.
NFL Odds Seattle Seahawks Regular Season Wins
Over 81/2 Regular Season Wins -175
Under 81/2 Regular Season Wins +130
Internet Sportsbooks predict that the Seattle Seahawks will win 9 games in the regular season. The Seahawks Over 81/2 Regular Season Wins odds are -175 meaning that for every $175 bet will payout $100. The betting action has been coming on heavy in the preseason for the Seattle Seahawks to win 9 or more games. The sharp money likes that very weak NFC West division and lack of improvement from NFC West rivals.
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