Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals Week 18 Pick
Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium is the setting for our Seattle vs Arizona prediction. In NFL Week 18, the Cardinals are favored by -5.5 (-105). The underdog Seahawks are listed at +5.5 (-115). The total is 48.0 with the over at -115 and under at -105.
This NFL Week 18 game will kick off at 4:30 pm ET on Sunday, January 9. Temperatures at game time will be in the mid-to-low 70s with winds from the NNE at 6 mph and gusts up to 10 mph. It will be clear with zero chance of precipitation. The game will be on FOX
Seattle vs Arizona Prediction – Keys
Statistically, our Seattle vs Arizona prediction notes that the Cardinals are better in offensive points per game (26.2-22.3) and defensive points (20.5-21.0). When it comes to offensive yards, Arizona is outpacing Seattle 396.1 to 340.6. The home team is also allowing opponents fewer yards per game (336.5-396.3). Three important advantages for the Cards are sacks (40-29), forced fumbles (21-10), and (13-6) fumbles recovered.
Seahawks - Players
At QB, Russell Wilson, who’s had to deal with injuries this season, will play. He’s completing 65.2 percent of his passes and has recorded 22 TDs and five picks while being sacked 32 times. The receiving corps includes Tyler Lockett (68 REC, 1,077 YDs, 15.6 AVG, 6 TDs) and DK Metcalf (70 REC, 909 YDs, 13.0 AVG, 12 TDs). Rashaad Penny anchors the ground game. He comes to this game with 559 yards and 98 carries over nine games. Penny, who’s averaging 5.8 YPG, has scored five times. DE Rasheem Green and LB Carlos Dunlap II each have 6.5 sacks. However, Dunlap is questionable while leading tackler LB Bobby Wagner is out.
Cardinals - Players
Arizona QB Kyler Murray (69.0 COMP%, 3,547 YDs, 23 TDs, 10 INTs, 26 SCKs) will look to connect with wideouts Christian Kirk and A.J. Green and tight end Zach Ertz. The trio has combined for 16 scores. Running back James Conner, who has 14 ground TDs, is questionable. He’s needed in this game. Linebackers Markus Golden (9 SCKs), Chandler Jones (11 SCKs) and Jordan Hicks (4 SCKs) could make it a very long day for Wilson. Corner Byron Murphy Jr. (12 PD, 4 INTs) leads a fearsome secondary.
Seattle vs Arizona Prediction - Spread & Totals
In our Seattle vs Arizona prediction, the Cardinals need to make the most of their pass attack and pass rush. If they do, we expect Arizona will cover. However, Seattle does bring a good passing game and decent ground attack to this contest. We are taking Arizona at -5.5 (-105). We anticipate a final score of 33-21 in favor of the Cards. That means the over is good.
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Summary – Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals Week 18 Pick:
Point Spread Pick – Arizona Cardinals at -5.5 (-105)
Totals Pick - Over 48.0 (-115)
