Seattle Seahawks vs LA Chargers Odds, Predictions and Best Bets for Week 7

• The LA Chargers (4-2) look to push their winning streak to four games when they host the Seattle Seahawks (3-3)
• 2022 record: 6-4, +1.53 units
• See the Seahawks vs Chargers odds ahead of kickoff at 4:25 pm ET

Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks are one of the biggest surprises through six weeks in this NFL season.

There weren’t huge expectations for the man who took over for Russell Wilson. But not only has he guided Seattle to a share of the NFC West lead, but he’s out-performing the Seahawks’ old QB1.

Now they get set to face Justin Herbert and the Chargers. LA has overcome back-to-back losses and a 1-2 start to sit at 4-2. They’re playing to keep pace with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West.

Kickoff is slated for 4:25 pm ET from SoFi Stadium on FOX.

Seahawks vs Chargers Odds

Odds as of October 22nd from Barstool Sportsbook. Be sure to check out the Barstool Sportsbook promo code ahead of kickoff on Sunday.

The Chargers are home favorites ahead of Sunday, which is hardly a surprise. LA is carrying a win probability of over 67%, but the Seahawks are projected to cover the five point spread.

NFL Public Betting is swaying heavily in Seattle’s favor. Many feel that five points is a number worth betting. The bigger money bets are coming in on the over, but the under is seeing more bets overall.

Seahawks vs Chargers Injury Report

There are two interesting names on the Chargers’ injury report. For Monday night’s hero, Dustin Hopkins’ hamstring injury will keep him out of action. Then there’s the looming question of when Keenan Allen will return.

Allen is battling a hamstring injury of his own, and hasn’t reappeared since Week 1.

LA will also be down Josh Kelley, Josh Palmer and Donald Parham Jr.

Week 7 Injury Report

For the Seahawks, Artie Burns remains sidelined by his hamstring injury. The corner has played a grand total of 16 defensive snaps this year. After posting 90+ yards in three of his last four, Tyler Lockett was a DNP this week. That potential absence is massive for Seattle.

#Chargers WR Keenan Allen and #Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett are both questionable for Sunday's matchup due to hamstring injuries.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 21, 2022

Is Geno Smith Slowing Down?

There’s no question that Smith has been better than Russell Wilson to this point

Smith is completing passes at a 73.4% rate, while Wilson is hovering just under 60%. Smith has also thrown more yards, more touchdowns, and fewer interceptions than his predecessor.

But could a regression be coming?

Geno Smith Breakdown

Smith’s struggles have coincided with Seattle’s protection issues cropping back up. The middle portion of the ‘Hawks schedule featured games where Smith threw at least 320 yards in each game. Seattle didn’t allow a sack in Week 4.

If you remove those two big games however, Smith has averaged just 214 yards per game. That total is also boosted by a 268 yard outing in Week 5. Regardless of whether Seattle is in a track meet or grinding it out, one thing is for sure. Smith will take care of the ball.

Don't write Geno Smith off ✍️ pic.twitter.com/n8TfBfoq3R

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) October 15, 2022

Smith’s last interception was on a potential game-winning drive against Atlanta in Week 3. He’s gone 86-straight attempts without turning it over.

Seahawks vs Chargers Pick

Seattle started off the season with a pair of low-scoring games. Then it was three-straight games with the total settling in over 50, with two of those games going over 70. Last week didn’t even crack 30.

After seeing the Chargers play the Broncos, and watching the Seahawks defense improve drastically last week.. I think a W might be on the horizon.

Seahawks coming out of this weekend 4-3. LA stadium will likely be a Seahawks come game…

— Sami ON Tap (@SamiOnTap) October 19, 2022

The Chargers, who are sixth in the Super Bowl odds, have scuffled a bit as well. Justin Herbert’s streak of games with a passing TD ended under dubious circumstances last week, leading to LA’s fourth game in which they scored 24 or fewer. Plus their depth on offense has taken a significant hit.

This total seems a little too high for these two. The sticker price may look appealing at first, but don’t expect fireworks on Sunday.

The Pick: Under 50.0 (-110); 1 unit