Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks 12/15/24 – With the commencement of Week 15 of the NFL, yet another decisive game is set to take place in Lumen Field. A well-built Green Bay Packers team with a record of 9-4 is set to take on the Seattle Seahawks, who aren’t far off either with a record of 8-5. This confrontation on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, is expected to not only affect the playoff chances but also the preparedness of every team in the playoffs.
Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks 12/15/24
| When: | Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 8:20 PM ET |
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| Where: | Lumen Field |
| TV: | NBC |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Packers | -1 (-120) | Over 46 (-120) | -155 |  |
| Seahawks | +1 (-120) | Under 46 (-120) | -155 | |
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Flashback to 2009 when the Packers defeated the Seahawks, 48-10.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 13, 2024
The betting lines are closely set and the Packers are considered to be narrow favorites. Considering Green Bay’s recent success against the spread in games against the Seahawks, they might look like an appealing option. Now, this history notwithstanding, Seattle’s decent showing against the Packers at home provides additional complexity to the scene.
Jordan Love QB vs. Geno Smith QB
For the current season, Jordan Love has been making an impact for the Green Bay team, taking part in 11 matches in which he’s played 62.8% of his passes totaling 2,724 yards. It is highly noticeable how he has been able to sustain throws as he has been able to achieve a figure of 8.3 yards per throw, delivering 21 passes for touchdowns and 11 for interceptions. Losing form is something synonymous with Love but what is not in doubt is his efficiency as he boasts an impressive passer rating of 96.4 which showcases that he is a threat that can do a lot in breaking the defensive wall.
On the other hand, the opposing team leader Geno Smith of the Seahawks has been competent with a 69.5% completion in 13 matches with an increased total of 3,474 in passing yards. Smith navigated through this by establishing himself even with some downs being 7.5 yards for every throw he has had as clutch games were earned because of him even with a 14:12 touchdown to interception ratio which shows how much more control is needed when coming up against the strong Packers defense.
The performance of each quarterback when under pressure and attacking through the throwing will be vital, when these two QBs meet on Sunday. Each of these quarterbacks has different traits, such as Love can penetrate defenses with the deep-ball whereas Smith is more effective in short to intermediate-range throws.
Green Bay’s Ground and Air Assault: Rising Through Adversity
Josh Jacobs and Jayden Reed have been forming the backbone of the offense for the Packers. Jacobs has had 1,053 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, thus adding an effective rushing attack to go with the passing game of Love. Reed with his 693 receiving yards and explosive plays always puts pressure on the opposing defenses. Their performances in the recent narrow win against Miami and the loss to Detroit will be crucial in setting the tone against Seattle.
Seattle’s Tactical Play: Versatility in Motion
In their offensive system, the Seahawks consider Zach Charbonnet and Jaxon Smith-Njigba only. Although not as dynamic, Charbonnet has been consistent with his 400 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, giving reliable yardage. In addition to this, Smith-Njigba was the most targeted Smith with 911 receiving yards which allowed him to destroy the Green Bay Packers’ secondary. Their production in winning against the Jets and the Cardinals will be important in extending drives and making scoring chances.
Trends
Green Bay Packers Betting Trends
Green Bay are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games.
Green Bay are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Seattle.
Green Bay are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Green Bay’s last 13 games on the road.
Green Bay are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends
Seattle are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 7 games.
Seattle are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Seattle are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
Seattle are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks Betting Prediction
This game looks to be a nail-biter, hard-fought, with plenty of tactics making a difference. The close line and the money line with the Packers’ slight edge explain why. With the offensive threat that both teams possess, as witnessed in their recent games, overbetting seems to be an option here despite the fact that Seattle has shown a tendency to go for low-scoring games.
A better angle might be for the Packers to cover the spread based on their historical wins over this rivalry and the current need for them to secure as many playoff seeds as possible. Proposition betting on passing yards and touchdowns by the quarterbacks is likely to be a good addition given the expectation of an aerial duel.
Score Prediction: Packers 27, Seahawks 24.
