The Buffalo Bills hit the road to battle the Seattle Seahawks in what should be an exciting matchup.
The pregame narrative: Seattle is coming off a big win over the Atlanta Falcons but a certain injury tilts the scales in Buffalo’s favour. I’m backing the Bills to cover while taking the under and fading Geno Smith in Sunday’s contest.
Check out my Bills vs. Seahawks same-game parlay predictions for Week 8.
Bills vs. Seahawks same-game parlay predictions
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Parlay: Bills -2.5 + Under 49.5 points + Smith under 239.5 passing yards (+310)
Bills -2.5 (-129): It’s fair to poke holes in Seattle’s 4-3 record.
The Seahawks raced out to a 3-0 start but that requires some context. Their wins came over the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Tua Tagovailoa-less Miami Dolphins. They proceeded to lose the next three contests before routing the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 7.
I’m skeptical of their chances against a true heavyweight in Buffalo.
The Bills’ offence received a major boost with Amari Cooper, and the early returns are strong. Cooper caught four of five targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in his debut.
His presence also freed up space for Keon Coleman. The rookie turned four receptions into 125 receiving yards with less attention directed his way.
Seattle’s defence is allowing the 10th-most yards per pass (7.3) across the last three weeks. I expect Buffalo to have success through the air and win by three-plus points.
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Under 49.5 points (-180): Weather is going to have a major impact on this game.
Definite rain is in the forecast, according to NFLWeather.com, and that’ll likely muddle both teams’ passing attacks to some extent.
Seattle’s passing offence will struggle the most. Not only will it be battling the elements, but it’ll also likely be without its top wide receiver.
DK Metcalf is doubtful to play and that’s a major loss. Metcalf is sixth among all NFL receivers in percentage share of the team’s air yards (41.08%), according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
The under on this total has hit in five of Buffalo’s last six games and five of Seattle’s seven games this season.
Smith under 239.5 passing yards (-114): Metcalf’s absence and poor conditions make this a tough spot for Smith.
The Seahawks quarterback has some stark home-road splits. Smith has thrown four touchdowns and five interceptions in four games at Lumen Field compared to four touchdowns and one interception in three games on the road.
Two of Seattle’s road games (Detroit and Atlanta) have been played indoors.
Buffalo is only ceding 209.1 passing yards per game, and I doubt Smith torches the unit for an above-average day while fighting the conditions.
Picks made at 2:30 p.m. on 10/26/24.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.