LA Rams at Seattle: match preview, free betting tip, team news and when to watch

Free tips, best bets and analysis for Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks in Week Five of the NFL

Where to watch

Sky Sports Action, 1.20am Thursday night

Best bet

Seattle
2pts 5-6 RedZone

Match preview

The Los Angeles Rams have reached a double-figure win tally in the last two seasons on their way to the NFC West title, but it is looking as if Sean McVay's team may not have everything their own way this time.

A divisional success over Seattle could give them a huge boost as they go for a third successive divisional crown, but last season's NFC champions have to pick themselves up after a stunning 55-40 home defeat by Tampa Bay and that may not be easy.

Any trip to CenturyLink Field is a difficult assignment and they will find the Seahawks hungry for success after an encouraging 3-1 start to the campaign.

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has been in excellent form and running back Chris Carson put up more than 100 yards in Sunday's win over Arizona having recovered from the fumbling issues that have affected his early performances.

Pete Carroll's side have to make amends for a defeat in their last home game against New Orleans after they allowed the Saints to take both a punt return and a fumble to the house for touchdowns.

Consequently, their 33-27 defeat may not have told the whole story and they look attractively priced against a team who have had a few offensive issues.

Rams quarterback Jared Goff was picked off three times against the Buccaneers and their offensive line have struggled, while running back Todd Gurley has been given a vastly reduced workload amid rumours he is still bothered by a knee injury.

Seattle may be able to get on top and with Wilson pulling the strings, they look well placed to gain what would be a hugely valuable win.

The lowdown

Venue CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
Surface Artificial
Weather Cloudy, 15C
Vegas handicap LA Rams +1.5
Vegas points line 49

Team news

LA Rams
A late decision will be made on linebacker Bryce Hager, who is nursing a shoulder injury. Safety Taylor Rapp is rated as questionable after suffering an ankle injury in the defeat to Tampa Bay. Cornerback Marcus Peters is expected to play after recovering from concussion.

Seattle
Guard Ethan Pocic is rated questionable as is left tackle Duane Brown.

Key stat

The Los Angeles Rams have won 12 of their last 14 away games, but only three of their last 14 in Seattle

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