[h=1]How to bet Seattle-Green Bay[/h]NFL Vegas Experts, ESPN INSIDER
Week 2 of the NFL season features a primetime game between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. ESPN Chalk's Vegas experts -- Dave Tuley, Erin Rynning and Wunderdog -- are here to provide analysis on the game in the Sunday Night Primer.
Note: All odds courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas as of Saturday afternoon.
[h=2]Matchup: Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers[/h]Spread: Opened Green Bay -3, still Green Bay -3
Total: Opened 49; still 49
[h=2]ATS picks[/h]<offer style="box-sizing: border-box;"></offer>
Wunderdog says: This is a double revenge game for Green Bay, as Seattle whipped the Packers twice last season 36-16 and 28-22. Now the Seahawks head to Lambeau Field where the Packers are a sizzling 33-16-2 ATS. This is Seattle's second straight road game to open the season. They're coming off a physical game against the Rams in a gut-wrenching 34-31 defeat. After trading their starting center for Jimmy Graham, Seattle's offensive line is showing signs of weakness with Russell Wilson suffering six sacks last week. The defense is still without a key cog in Kam Chancellor. But in the end, this is primarily about one player. Green Bay has the best quarterback in the game in Aaron Rodgers and he will be the difference. Under Mike McCarthy, the Packers are 64-40 ATS as a favorite and 54-40 ATS after a win. Lay the points.
ATS pick: Green Bay -3
Erin Rynning says: The Packers poor run defense reared its ugly head in their opening game against the Chicago Bears. Matt Forte and the Bears offense gashed the Packers for 189 yards on the ground. This will be a huge concern against the Seahawks, who rushed for 194 and 207 yards against the Packers last season. Yes, there's concern about Seattle's offensive line, among other items, but the Seahawks were matched against arguably the best defensive front in football last week in the St. Louis Rams. In addition, the Packers will now be without physical linebacker Sam Barrington. Again, the questions on the Seahawks are lining up, but off their opening week loss they'll be ready to play. Obviously, the Packers are finding ways to overcome the loss of All-Pro wide-receiver Jordy Nelson for the season, but they'll also be without key tackle Bryan Bulaga for this contest. This should serve as a fascinating game on many fronts, and I'll take the Seahawks plus the points.
ATS pick: Seattle +3
Dave Tuley says: The Seahawks were my top-rated team heading into the season (and the No. 1 team in the NFL Vegas Rankings that we contribute to), but I had no problem fading them as a road favorite last week. But I also have no problem jumping back on them here, as I certainly understand Green Bay being favored because of home-field advantage, but not by more than a field goal.
ATS pick: Seattle +3.5
Week 2 of the NFL season features a primetime game between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. ESPN Chalk's Vegas experts -- Dave Tuley, Erin Rynning and Wunderdog -- are here to provide analysis on the game in the Sunday Night Primer.
Note: All odds courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas as of Saturday afternoon.
[h=2]Matchup: Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers[/h]Spread: Opened Green Bay -3, still Green Bay -3
Total: Opened 49; still 49
[h=2]ATS picks[/h]<offer style="box-sizing: border-box;"></offer>
Wunderdog says: This is a double revenge game for Green Bay, as Seattle whipped the Packers twice last season 36-16 and 28-22. Now the Seahawks head to Lambeau Field where the Packers are a sizzling 33-16-2 ATS. This is Seattle's second straight road game to open the season. They're coming off a physical game against the Rams in a gut-wrenching 34-31 defeat. After trading their starting center for Jimmy Graham, Seattle's offensive line is showing signs of weakness with Russell Wilson suffering six sacks last week. The defense is still without a key cog in Kam Chancellor. But in the end, this is primarily about one player. Green Bay has the best quarterback in the game in Aaron Rodgers and he will be the difference. Under Mike McCarthy, the Packers are 64-40 ATS as a favorite and 54-40 ATS after a win. Lay the points.
ATS pick: Green Bay -3
Erin Rynning says: The Packers poor run defense reared its ugly head in their opening game against the Chicago Bears. Matt Forte and the Bears offense gashed the Packers for 189 yards on the ground. This will be a huge concern against the Seahawks, who rushed for 194 and 207 yards against the Packers last season. Yes, there's concern about Seattle's offensive line, among other items, but the Seahawks were matched against arguably the best defensive front in football last week in the St. Louis Rams. In addition, the Packers will now be without physical linebacker Sam Barrington. Again, the questions on the Seahawks are lining up, but off their opening week loss they'll be ready to play. Obviously, the Packers are finding ways to overcome the loss of All-Pro wide-receiver Jordy Nelson for the season, but they'll also be without key tackle Bryan Bulaga for this contest. This should serve as a fascinating game on many fronts, and I'll take the Seahawks plus the points.
ATS pick: Seattle +3
Dave Tuley says: The Seahawks were my top-rated team heading into the season (and the No. 1 team in the NFL Vegas Rankings that we contribute to), but I had no problem fading them as a road favorite last week. But I also have no problem jumping back on them here, as I certainly understand Green Bay being favored because of home-field advantage, but not by more than a field goal.
ATS pick: Seattle +3.5
