Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints Prediction, 10/9/2022 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 5

Game: Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints

Date: Sunday, October 9, 2022

Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Saints (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 40.5

The Seattle Seahawks (2-2) are traveling to Caesars Superdome on Sunday where they will compete against the New Orleans Saints (1-3). New Orleans opens this contest as 6.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 40.5.

The Seattle Seahawks head into this matchup 2-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Seahawks played the Lions and walked away with a win by a score of 48-45. Geno Smith went 23/30 with 320 yards through the air and 2 TDs. He had a QB rating of 132.6 and ended the game with no picks. D.K. Metcalf averaged 21.3 yards per reception by totaling 149 yds on 7 receptions. Rashaad Penny led the offense in rushing for the Seahawks with 17 attempts for 151 yards (8.9 yds per carry). When all was said and done, they ran 63 plays which totaled 555 yards. The Seattle Seahawks ran the rock 33 different times and accrued 235 yards, which earned them an average of 7.1 yards per tote. On the ground, the Seahawks conceded 145 yards on 25 tries, which is an average of 5.8 yds per run surrendered. Seattle conceded 27 pass completions on 40 tries for 375 yds, and a completion rate of 67.5%.

The Seahawks have racked up 1,444 total yards this season. Seattle has accumulated 48 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 32 infractions for 306 yards. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Seattle has totaled 6 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 6 different times (3 interceptions and 3 fumbles). As a team they are averaging 114.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 13th in the NFL. Regarding scoring, the Seattle Seahawks have an average of 23.8 points per game.

The Seahawks are ranked 31st in the NFL concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 28.8 PPG. They are allowing 5.1 yards per rushing attempt and 154.0 rushing yards per game this year. During this campaign, they have given up 616 yards on the ground through 4 games. In terms of passing yards, the Seahawks have allowed 1,096 yards which ranks them 29th in the NFL. They have given up 274.0 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 66.7%. In total, they have allowed 428.0 yards per outing ranking them 31st in the league. They have relinquished 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 6 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Saints head into this matchup 1-3 for this year. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Saints took a defeat with a final score of 28-25 when they faced the Vikings. Andy Dalton (1 TD) ended the contest with 236 yds on 20/28 through the air while his quarterback rate was 108.6. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 8.4 yds. Latavius Murray ran the football 11 times for 57 yds, finishing the game with 5.2 yds per attempt for New Orleans. Chris Olave was one of the featured targets for the Saints, catching 4 throws for 67 yds (16.8 yards per reception). New Orleans ran for 4.1 yds per attempt, totaling 111 yds on 27 attempts. The Saints finished with 338 yds while running 57 plays (5.9 yds per play). The Saints pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 263 yds on 26 for 39 passing. New Orleans conceded 25 running attempts for 81 yards (3.2 yards per carry).

The New Orleans Saints maintain an average of 364.3 yards per outing which has them sitting 9th in the league. They hold an average of 111.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 446 yards overall. The New Orleans offense has racked up 319 yards of penalties on 34 infractions, which ranks 2nd in the league in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 5 picks while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 46 1st downs. During the season so far, the Saints have thrown for 1,011 passing yards not to mention an average of 252.8 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 9th in the league. In relation to their ability to score points, the Saints currently rank 18th in the league holding an average of 19.0 points per game.

The Saints are giving up 24.0 PPG, which has them ranked 20th in football. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air in addition to 203.5 yards/game, which has them in 9th in the NFL. This season, they have conceded 96 total points. New Orleans has yielded a total of 499 yards rushing (124.8 yards/game) as well as 3 touchdowns on the ground this year. The Saints defense has participated in 262 plays, which is 24th in the NFL. They have compiled 4 turnovers (3 fumbles recovered and 1 interception) on the year.

Who will win tonight's Seahawks/Saints NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Saints -6.5

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