Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction: A win is imminent for the home team

In NFL action for Week 18, Lumen Field will play host to a matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The team playing at home has a significant advantage and is the favorite to win, while the Los Angeles Rams will be looking to get back to winning ways.

Seattle Seahawks - favorite to win

After beating the Jets by a score of 23-6 in their most recent game, the Seattle Seahawks need another victory to keep their chances of making the playoffs alive. While Geno Smith has passed for 4,069 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions while completing 70.2% of his passes, Kenneth Walker III has led the club in rushing yards with 936 and has also scored 9 touchdowns this year. This season, DK Metcalf leads the Seahawks in receiving with 87 catches for 1,008 yards and six touchdown receptions. Noah Fant is second on the team in receiving yards with 466, and another pair of Seahawks have also amassed more than 300 receiving yards. Jordyn Brooks is the defensive leader for the Seahawks with 161 total tackles, while Uchenna Nwosu has a team-high 9 sacks, and Tariq Wooten is the defensive leader for the Seahawks with 6 interceptions so far this season.

Los Angeles Rams - hoping to get back to winning ways

The Los Angeles Rams will look to bounce back from their most recent defeat, a 31-10 setback at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers. Baker Mayfield has completed 67% of his passes for 703 yards, 4 touchdowns, and an interception, while Cam Akers has led the club in rushing with 682 yards and 7 touchdowns scored on the ground so far this season. This season, Tyler Higbee leads the team in receiving yards with 587 on the strength of 68 receptions, while Ben Skowronek, Van Jefferson, and Allen Robinson II each have more than 300 receiving yards. Bobby Wagner leads the Rams' defensive unit with 133 total tackles, while the Rams' defense as a whole has combined for 35 sacks and 14 interceptions thus far this season.

Expert Betting Tips

The Seahawks are the only club that has something to play for in this game, and their chances of making the playoffs are on a knife's edge. The Seahawks require some assistance in order to make it into the playoffs, but none of it will matter if they are unable to win this game. Bet on the Seattle Seahawks to win.