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Seattle Seahawks Favored to Win Season Opener Against Denver Broncos on Sunday

Game time: September 8, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET

Venue: Lumen Field — Seattle, WA

Article updated Sep 6, 6:14 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Seattle Seahawks will begin their season at home against the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 4:05 PM Eastern time. Seattle is favored to win, with the betting line opening at

Game outlook

The Seattle Seahawks will begin their season at home against the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 4:05 PM Eastern time. Seattle is favored to win, with the betting line opening at -5 and currently sitting at Seattle -6. Fans and analysts eagerly await the matchup, eager to see how the teams will perform in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Broncos +212 | Seahawks -252

Spread: Broncos +6 (-110) | Seahawks -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 42 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 72%.

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos have made significant changes to their roster, including bringing in Bo Nix as their new quarterback after parting ways with Russell Wilson. Nix will be leading the offense, supported by receivers Marvin Mims Jr. and Courtland Sutton. The team's offense was underwhelming last season, ranking 20th in points per game and relying heavily on the running game. The offensive line struggled to provide a push upfront, leading to a lack of red zone success. The defense also faced challenges, allowing over 370 yards per game and struggling to get 3rd down stops. The addition of edge rusher Jonah Elliss in the draft aims to improve the defensive line. Denver is currently ranked 20th in offense, 27th in defense, and has a power ranking of 17. The team has yet to play a game this season, and fans are hopeful that Nix will bring a spark to the team on both ends of the field.

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Seattle Seahawks Analysis

The Seahawks have appointed Mike McDonald as their new head coach after parting ways with Pete Carroll. With a strong defensive background, McDonald will aim to improve the Seahawks' defense, while also building upon the team's efficient offense from last season. Quarterback Geno Smith showed promise with a high completion rate, and the addition of solid protection from the offensive line bodes well for the team. However, the defense struggled last season, allowing a high number of yards and struggling in critical situations like 3rd downs and red zone defense. Despite these challenges, the Seahawks have the potential to improve and build confidence, especially against a rookie quarterback in an upcoming game. Overall, the team currently has a power ranking of 28 and ranks 17th in offense and 24th in defense, with a record of 0-0 ATS. In their last three matchups, Denver has had the upper hand with a 0-0 record.

Seahawks Poised for Offensive Dominance Against Struggling Broncos Defense

Based on the strong offensive performance of the Seattle team last season and the struggles of the Broncos defense, it is reasonable to anticipate that the Seahawks will have success in advancing the ball down the field consistently. The Broncos defense experienced difficulties defending against big plays in past seasons, which could be exploited by the talented receiving corps of the Seahawks, resulting in significant gains in yardage. Furthermore, with uncertainties surrounding Nix's ability to effectively lead the offense, it is challenging to foresee how the Broncos will successfully move the ball down the field. Considering these factors, it would be advisable to consider selecting Seattle as the favorite with a spread of -6.

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SportsJaw Broncos vs Seahawks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Broncos vs Seahawks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Denver Broncos+195 → +235Moved
  • Moneyline · Seattle Seahawks-225 → -280Moved
  • Spread · Denver Broncos+5 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Seattle Seahawks-5 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over42 (-110) → 42.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under42 (-110) → 42.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Denver Broncos
0-0 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Seattle Seahawks
0-0 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-06T22:14:40.299Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Seattle Seahawks defeated Denver Broncos 26-20

Seattle Seahawks defeated Denver Broncos 26-20 on September 8, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. Seattle Seahawks' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 10-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Denver Broncos +6.5 (-110) spread, Denver Broncos covered, while the 46 combined points finished over the recorded total of 42.5.

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 42 (-110)Win
  • DengWinsSpread · Denver Broncos +5.5 (-110)Loss
  • Roderick806Spread · Denver Broncos +5.5 (-110)Loss
  • RcSpread · Seattle Seahawks -5.5 (-110)Win
  • WarbuczSpread · Seattle Seahawks -5.5 (-110)Win
  • JackCohenSpread · Seattle Seahawks -6 (-110)Push
  • Josh720Spread · Seattle Seahawks -6 (-110)Push
  • Steve512Spread · Seattle Seahawks -6 (-110)Push
  • DawhizSpread · Seattle Seahawks -6 (-110)Push
  • VfernandezTotal · Over 42 (-110)Win
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  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Seattle Seahawks -6 (-110)Push
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Over 42 (-110)Win
  • RainmanSpread · Seattle Seahawks -6 (-110)Push
  • JoeThomasSpread · Denver Broncos +6 (-110)Push
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  • Barry713Spread · Denver Broncos +6 (-110)Push
  • CoolioSpread · Seattle Seahawks -6 (-110)Push
  • OddssharkSpread · Seattle Seahawks -6 (-110)Push
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 42 (-110)Win
  • 8600926017Moneyline · Seattle Seahawks -260Win