The Seattle Seahawks are on a five game losing streak, while the New England Patriots look to rebound from last week’s loss to the Steelers. The Seattle Seahawks (2-10) host the New England Patriots (7-5), Sunday Dec 7, at Qwest Field for some NFL Week 14 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Patriots as -4 ½ point road favs over the Seahawks with the over/under set at 43 points. Get your New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 14 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Patriots lost to the Steelers 10-33 at home in Week 13. QB Matt Cassel made 19 of 39 passes for 169 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions; he has 13 touchdown passes for 2,784 yards with 10 interceptions in 12 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Faulk with six carries for 73 yards, while FB Sammy Morris pounded in a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was RB Kevin Faulk with seven catches for 48 yards. The Pats are averaging 23.1 ppg and they give up an average 21.2 ppg. On the road they are 3-2 SU where they average 24.4 ppg and they give up an average 21.4 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 9th best in the league averaging 355 yards a game, thanks to their 9th ranked running game that’s good for 130 yards per-game. Their passing game sits ranked 11th in the league averaging 224 yards a game. WR Randy Moss leads the Pats with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 13th in the league allowing 317 yards per-game, thanks to their 14th ranked rush defense that allows 105 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 16th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 211 yards per-game. The Pats are 6-6 ATS and 5-6 over/under.
The Seahawks lost to the Cowboys 9-34 on the road in Week 13. QB Matt Hasselbeck made 22 of 38 passes for 287 yards with one interception; he has five touchdown passes for 1,216 yards with 10 interceptions in seven starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Julius Jones with 11 carries for 37 yards. Their top receiver on the day was TE John Carlson with six catches for 105 yards. The Seahawks are averaging 18 ppg and they give up an average 25.9 ppg. At home they are 1-5 SU where they average 21.3 ppg and they give up an average 24.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 31st in the league averaging 257 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked passing game that’s good for 148 yards per-game. Their running game is averagely ranked 21st in the league averaging 108 yards a game. WR T.J. Duckett leads the Seahawks with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 30th in the league allowing 386 yards per-game, no thanks to their 32nd ranked pass defense that allows 265 yards a game, they are awful against the rush with a 22nd ranked rush defense that gives up an average 121 yards per-game. The Seahawks are 4-7-1 ATS and 5-6 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Patriots are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
- Patriots are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Patriots are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
- Seahawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Seahawks are 1-5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Seahawks are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their
- previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Seahawks last 5 games overall.
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 14 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 7, 2008 4:05 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Patriots -4 ½
Point-Spreads.com New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 14 Picks- Patriots -4 ½
The Bottom Line: It’s going to be an ugly game with the Pats putting up big numbers on the day. Go Pats! Get your New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 14 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
