The Seattle Seahawks, our reigning Super Bowl champions, are hitting the road for a massive ‘Thursday Night Football’ showdown against the Denver Broncos this week, but it’s not without a little pain. Our boys are coming off a tough 32-29 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday, a gut-punch that definitely stings heading into Week 6. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET from Empower Field at Mile High, and trust me, the stakes feel sky-high in the Mile High City.
What’s Really Going Down in Denver?
Both the Seahawks and the Broncos are sitting at 3-2 right now, making this a pivotal interconference matchup. The Broncos are riding a bit of a high after downing the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 on Sunday, and they’re fighting to stay in the mix for the top of the AFC West standings, currently sitting second behind unbeaten Kansas City. On our side, despite the recent loss, the Seahawks have been putting points on the board, outscoring opponents 134-105 on the season. Denver, meanwhile, has actually been outscored by their foes 111-97. This isn’t just another game, Emerald City. It’s a chance for our champs to bounce back big time after that Niner heartbreak and show the league what they’re truly made of.
This Expert’s Over/Under Pick Is WILD for Thursday Night
When it comes to the betting lines, the Seahawks are actually favored by 2.5 points, with the over/under set at 40.5 points. But here’s where it gets interesting: Emory Hunt, a CBS Sports HQ analyst who’s on an absolute tear with his NFL picks, has zeroed in on this game. This dude played running back in college and coached high school ball before diving deep into analysis, and his track record is insane. Over the past three seasons, Hunt is 132-111-2 in the NFL, returning over a grand for $100 players! Even better for us, he’s 28-15-1 on his last 44 NFL picks involving the Seattle Seahawks, giving back $1,147 to $100 bettors following him. So, what’s his read for Thursday night? Hunt is leaning hard on the Over 41.5 combined points. And honestly, the trends are backing him up: the Over has hit in five of the last seven head-to-head matchups between us and Denver, including a 26-20 Seattle win in 2024. Plus, the Over has hit in each of our last three games, and it’s 2-1 this season when our game line is between 39.5 and 42.5.
This isn’t just a game. It’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Amazon Prime, and our defending Super Bowl champs need to make a statement. Look for the points to flow, just like Hunt predicts, as our boys fight to get back in the win column. Let’s get it, 12s!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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