The Seattle Seahawks are staring down a huge 8.5-point favorite line against the Arizona Cardinals for Week 9. But here’s what’s really popping in the betting world: the *Under 39.5* total for that game is one of the most-bet totals by total number of wagers at BetMGM this weekend. Yeah, the 12s are clearly seeing a specific kind of showdown unfolding.
The 12s’ Read on the Seahawks’ Sunday Showdown
The oddsmakers have our Seahawks as a heavy favorite, giving the Cardinals 8.5 points. That’s a big spread, but what’s even wilder is how the public is leaning on the total. Getting on the *Under 39.5* is a top wager, meaning fans are betting on a tighter, lower-scoring affair. Does this mean we’re expecting a dominant defensive performance from our guys, controlling the clock and limiting Arizona’s chances? Or maybe it’s a nod to a ground-and-pound game that keeps the scoreboard from exploding. Either way, the sentiment from the public is clear: don’t expect a shootout this Sunday.
Across the League: Public Picks and Sharp Moves
It’s not just the Seahawks game drawing big action, of course. Around the country, the betting public is loading up on a few other sides. By total number of wagers, the Chicago Bears (-6), Denver Broncos (-2.5), Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5), Detroit Lions (-7), and New York Giants (-3) are getting the most love. When it comes to total dollars wagered, it’s a slightly different top five: the Broncos (-2.5) are still number one, followed by the Giants (-3), Bears (-6), Bengals (-3.5), and Lions (-7).
For those who love an underdog upset, BetMGM reports big action on the New York Jets (+400), our very own Arizona Cardinals (+320), the Cleveland Browns (+145), Green Bay Packers (+140), and Las Vegas Raiders (+360) to win outright. Yep, the Cardinals are on that list, making that Seahawks Under bet even more interesting.
And for the fantasy nuts or those chasing a quick score, the most-bet anytime touchdown scorers are Mike Gesicki (+230), Jonah Coleman (+105), Colston Loveland (+165), Sam LaPorta (+190), and Ja’Marr Chase (-115).
Bookmakers are also seeing some sharp action. Thomas Gable, sportsbook director at The Borgata, noted that the Bengals-Falcons total moved from 50 to 52.5, with action on the over, despite the game being played in Madrid under a roof. Joey Feazel, head NFL trader at Caesars Sportsbook, confirmed that total movement, adding they’ll likely need the Falcons in a lower-scoring game. Over in the Packers-Patriots matchup, the line for the Patriots shifted from -2.5 to -3.5 at The Borgata, though Feazel at Caesars still had it at Patriots -3, with more New England action expected and the Packers not drawing much public play lately.
So, as we head into this Week 9 slate, all eyes are on these lines and how the public is playing them. For our Seahawks, that Under 39.5 tells a story of what fans are expecting. Will our guys cover that 8.5-point spread with a dominant defensive showcase, keeping the Cardinals locked down? Or will we see a surprise from Arizona, pushing that Under even further? We’ll find out when the final whistle blows. Get ready, Seattle, it’s going to be a wild Sunday!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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