Public Favors Underdog Seahawks
Chicago, IL (The Spread) – Apparently the Seattle Seahawks’ huge upset of the Saints last weekend has caught the hearts of public bettors. Continue reading for public betting information the Seahawks’ NFL Divisional Round Playoff game against the Chicago Bears.
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According to online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com, the Bears are 10-point home favorites over the Seahawks on Sunday. The over/under total for this game is currently 42.5 points.
Of the nearly 73,000 wagers placed on today’s game, 58% of public bettors favor the Seahawks +10 according to latest NFL public betting information. It’s the third underdog that the public liked this week, following the Ravens (vs. Steelers) and Packers (vs. Falcons).
But despite the love for Seattle, oddsmakers have not moved the line even a half point. The Bears opened at –10 and that’s where the line currently sits. The total has moved, from 40 to 42.5, but the point spread remains steady despite the public’s interest in the Hawks.
Matt Hasselbeck led the Seahawks to a thrilling upset of the defending champs last week at home, but Seattle could have a tougher time today. The Hawks lost by an average of 23.6 points per game when they played a road game directly following a home contest. That shows how inconsistent this team has been all year.
That said, Jay Cutler has never played in a postseason game and quarterbacks playing in their first playoff game win less than 25% of the time. Chicago’s offense is potent and its defense is solid, but Cutler’s inexperience is something to watch for in the end.
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