Seattle Seahawks Preview



Russell Wilson proved he could win big games at QB and after trouncing the Broncos in last year's Super Bowl, the Hawks are hunted prey on everybody's schedule.

With all certainty it's a lock the Seattle Seahawks will take nobody by surprise in 2014. After trouncing the Broncos 43-8 in the Super Bowl, the Hawks are hunted prey on everybody's schedule. But don't think head coach Pete Carroll will rest on last year's accolades. You don't win both a Super Both plus a college football national championship by being over-secure.

The Seahawks odds to win Super Bowl XLIX currently sit at +480, nearly 5-1. NFL Future bettors should keep in mind that repeating as Super Bowl Champ is nealry impossible and was last done by New England a decade ago. Betdsi.eu has the Seahawks total wins future bet listed at 11 total wins, making them one of just five teams with a double digit win total.

Russell Wilson proved he could win big games at QB and Marshawn Lynch proved he is one of the league's better running backs for the birds. Having Percy Harvin totally healthy at WR will help but the Hawks are average on offense the rest of the way. They took Paul Richadson at receiver in the draft and he could get a chance to contribute right away as I don't think they will miss losing Golden Tate too much. Lynch is effective because the Seahawks have a better than average OL that has remained healthy but lost Breno Giacomini to free agency. Overlooked hero for Seattle was kicker Steven Hauschka, who had a great year.

The Seahawks have the NFL's best defense, no doubt and that's why they are champions. It begins with cornerbacks Richard Sherman and safety Earl Thomas, who are the league's elite. Maybe overlooked is Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith. I think they will miss DE Chris Clemmons, with the team a long time and has contributed several excellent games. By the numbers accumulated at Diamond Sportsbook, www.betdsi.eu., the Seahawks were dominant giving up only 14.4 points per game and just 172 yards passing to lead the NFL. Average that weekly and it's tough to get beat.

NFL Betting Quick Picks: Seahawks

There were lots of celebrations for Seahawks bettors last year. In the regular season they attached their 13-3 record to an 11-5 mark against the spread. Then add in their perfect ATS record in the playoffs. You'll pay for that this year, especially at home, so proceed cautiously. Not that there won't be choice opportunities but they'll likely be giving valuable points to very good teams including the Packers and revenge-minded Denver early in the season.

When you do get the rare chance to play the Seahawks as a dog, might want to go for it. According to interesting betting stats compiled at Diamond Sportsbook, Seattle has only 3 losses ATS in the last 20 games when getting points. That can't be overlooked.

For a complete preview of the Seattle Seahawks, including predictions and picks, check out the video below.


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