Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers NFC Wild Card Playoffs 1/14/2023 Picks, Tips and Previews
In the 2018 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks will be in a favorable position, thanks to the errors committed by former QB Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos. Seattle will pick fifth overall in the draft, instead of Denver, which has a tally of 5-12. Seattle acquired several players, as well as two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a fifth-round pick in the trade for Wilson. This could potentially set Seattle up for success in the long term. Additionally, in the year of the draft, Seattle had an average of 120.1 rushing yards, and 231.4 passing yards per game, for a total of 351.5 total yards per game.
The Seahawks started out the year on a 6-5 run, taking losses to the 49ers, Falcons, Saints, Buccaneers, and Raiders along the way. The Seahawks hit a 3-3 stretch from there with wins over the Jets and Rams in their final two games. Against the Rams last Sunday, the Seahawks were down 13-6 going into the second half. Seattle managed to claw back and forced overtime, where they hit a field goal to win 19-16. QB Geno Smith put up 213 yards with a TD and two picks, while Kenneth Walker led the rush with 114 yards.
- Seattle is 13-7 ATS in their last 20 matches with the 49ers.
- The Seattle Seahawks are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games against San Francisco.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 7 games on the road.
Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers NFC Wild Card Playoffs 1/14/2023 Picks, Tips and Previews
Despite facing the adversity of losing two quarterbacks, the San Francisco 49ers have exceeded expectations this season, triumphantly capturing 13 games. However, beyond their quarterback struggles, this Niners squad is incredibly strong and ready to contend for a historic sixth Super Bowl victory. The team, as the second-seeded team in the NFC, is brimming with confidence and determination. Their statistics speak for themselves, scoring an impressive 26.5 points per game, which is ranked sixth among all teams, and a total of 365.6 yards per game, which is the fifth-most, including 138.8 rush yards and 226.8 pass yards. Additionally, they scored touchdowns on an impressive 53.9% of their trips into the red zone and 45.0 percent of their third downs, ranking sixth-best (18th overall) in the league.
The 48ers started off the year on a shaky 3-4 run with losses to the Bears, Broncos, Falcons, and Chiefs. San Francisco has since won 10 straight games over the Rams, Chargers, Cardinals, Saints, Dolphins, Buccaneers, Seahawks, Commanders, Raiders, and Cardinals in succession. Against Arizona last Sunday, the 49ers managed a 21-13 edge by the break. San Francisco outscored the Cardinals 17-0 in the second half and won 38-13. Brock Purdy posted 178 passing yards and three scores. Elijah Mitchell led the rush with 55 yards and two TDs.
- The San Francisco 49ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
- San Francisco is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games at home against Seattle.
- The 49ers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers. The NFL pick for this game is the San Francisco 49ers. They covered seven of their last eight games and have a ten-game winning streak. To win in January, the 49ers will rely on their strong defense. They held eight of their previous ten opponents to fewer than 20 points and had 30 takeaways. They also only allow 5.0 yards per play. Additionally, they regularly blitz the quarterback with just four guys while leaving seven players unprotected, which is a tried-and-true recipe for playoff success. The San Francisco 49ers will win to a predicted score of 24-14.
NFL Starting Time: 4:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Levi’s Stadium, CA
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023
TV: FOX
NFL Odds: San Francisco 49ers -9.5
NFL Totals: 42
