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Washington Redskins vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 12 Picks

by Scott Burgess on Friday, November 21st, 2008

The Seattle Seahawks are still in the dumps after losing three in a row, while the Washington Redskins have lost back to back games, but to quality teams. The Seattle Seahawks (2-8) host the Washington Redskins (6-4), Sunday Nov 23, at Qwest Field for some NFL Week 12 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Redskins as -3 ½ point road favs over the Seahawks with the over/under set at 40 points. Get your Washington Redskins vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 12 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com

The Redskins lost to the Cowboys 10-14 at home in Week 11. QB Jason Campbell made 22 of 34 passes for 162 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has nine touchdown passes for 2,122 yards with three interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Clinton Portis with 15 carries for 68 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Chris Cooley with seven catches for 47 yards, FB Mike Sellers caught their only touchdown. The Redskins are averaging 18.1 ppg and they give up an average 18.2 ppg. On the road they are 3-1 SU where they average 17.9 ppg and they give up an average 18.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 13th best in the league averaging 336 yards a game, thanks to their 5th ranked running game that’s good for 139 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 20th in the league averaging 196 yards a game. RB Clinton Portis leads the Redskins with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 4th best  in the league allowing 276 yards per-game, thanks to their 5th ranked rush defense that allows 84 yards a game, they are good against the pass with a 10th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 192 yards per-game. The Redskins are 5-5 ATS and 2-7 over/under.

The Seahawks lost to the Cardinals 20-26 at home in Week 11. QB Matt Hasselbeck made 17 of 29 passes for 170 yards with one touchdown pass and three interceptions in his first game back from Injury; he has three touchdown passes for 826 yards with four interceptions in five starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Julius Jones with 10 carries for 19 yards; RB T.J. Duckett had two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Deion Branch with four catches for 54 yards; RB Maurice Morris added a touchdown. The Seahawks are averaging 19 ppg and they give up an average 25.7 ppg. At home they are 1-4 SU where they average 22.2 ppg and they give up an average 25 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 31st in the league averaging 253 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked passing game that’s good for 145 yards per-game. Their running game is averagely ranked 20th in the league averaging 108 yards a game. WR T.J. Duckett leads the Seahawks with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 28th in the league allowing 380 yards per-game, no thanks to their 21st ranked rush defense that allows 115 yards a game, they are awful against the pass with a 31st ranked pass defense that gives up an average 265 yards per-game. The Seahawks are 4-6 ATS and 5-4 over/under.

Recent Trends to Consider:

  • Redskins are 12-4-3 ATS in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  • Redskins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
  • Redskins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
  • Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  • Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
  • Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their
  • previous game.
  • Under is 5-0-1 in Redskins last 6 games overall.
  • Under is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games overall.

Washington Redskins vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 12 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 23, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Redskins -3 ½

Point-Spreads.com Washington Redskins vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 12 Picks – Redskins -3 1/2

The Bottom Line: The Seahawks are going to be in hot water with their useless defense going up against the Redskins running game. Go Redskins! Get your Washington Redskins vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 12 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!

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