NFL Week Nine predictions, odds and betting tips: Seahawks to strike in Arizona

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Green Bay Packers -3.5
6pm Sunday
2pts 10-11 bet365, Hills

Washington Commanders +3.5
6pm Sunday
1pt 20-23 Hills

New England Patriots & under 40.5 points
6pm Sunday
1pt 8-5 bet365

Seattle Seahawks +2.5
8.05pm Sunday
2pts 10-11 Boyles

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

The Packers are riding a four-game losing streak for the first time since 2016 but have a good opportunity to snap that sequence on their trip to Detroit, who have lost five on the spin.

A lot of the blame for the Lions’ woes lies with having the worst defence in the NFL with Detroit ranking last against the pass and 30th at stopping the run.

The Packers' offence, which has underperformed based on their top-ten ranking for both passing and rushing, should therefore be able to move the ball comfortably against one of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ favourite opponents - Rodgers is 18-6 against the Lions in his career.

Detroit’s chances of hurting the Packers will be hindered greatly by being forced to minimise the role of running back D’Andre Swift.

Swift makes the Lions' offence tick but head coach Dan Campbell says he will only play a limited role due to injury concerns.

Minnesota Vikings at Washington Commanders

The Commanders have won and covered the handicap in their last three games and can maintain that impetus at home to the highflying Vikings.

Minnesota lead the NFC North at 6-1 but have looked shaky on the road, losing in Philadelphia and relying on a missed field goal to hang on for victory at New Orleans.

The Vikings are 3-4 against the spread overall and this contest doesn’t stack up well for Minnesota, who favour their running game. Washington’s defence ranks second at stopping the run this season while they also generate quarterback pressure at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL.

Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke was far from perfect in Washington’s comeback success in Indianapolis, but he is now 8-2 against the spread in his last ten starts and should be confident of matching former Washington QB Kirk Cousins on his return to FedEx Field with Minnesota.

Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick enjoys nothing more than crushing young quarterbacks and Colts signal-caller Sam Ehlinger could be next on his hit list.

Belichick is 14-0 against rookie quarterbacks at home as Pats boss and can maintain that perfect record at the expense of Ehlinger, who will be making the first road start of his fledgling career after his debut in last week’s loss to the Commanders.

The Colts managed only 16 points in that game and fired their offensive coordinator Joe Brady in the aftermath. That move is unlikely to have an immediate effect on a team struggling to move the ball on the ground or through the air.

The Patriots have quarterback concerns of their own with Mac Jones out of form, but New England should still have enough to sneak a win in a game which is unlikely to be a pretty watch.

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

Three straight wins have helped Seattle take control of the NFC West so it’s a surprise to see the Seahawks as underdogs for their trip to Arizona given their recent performances.

The Seahawks have been humming all season with the ball and their defence has now joined the party, ranking number one in DVOA over the last three weeks.

That has been a major factor in Seattle winning their last three games by double-digit margins, a run which started with a 19-9 win over Arizona.

The Cardinals have shown a few signs of improvement recently, particularly since top wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins returned from suspension, but they can’t be trusted, particularly in this fixture.

Seattle have won on eight of their last nine visits to Arizona, who have been dreadful on their own field over the last year, going 2-7 against the spread at State Farm Stadium.

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