Seattle Seahawks v Chicago Bears NFL Week 17 betting tips & picks

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The Seattle Seahawks head into Friday’s (AEDT) Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears with their NFL playoff hopes hanging by a thread.

Once leading the NFC West, Seattle’s back-to-back losses to Green Bay and Minnesota have left them needing to win both remaining games and rely on favourable results elsewhere.

While their overall performance remains solid, the Seahawks’ 2-4 record against teams with winning records raises concerns about their ability to perform under pressure.

Geno Smith continues to shine with the fourth-most passing yards in the league, but the Seahawks’ ground game has faltered, compounded by Kenneth Walker’s ankle injury last week, which puts his availability in doubt.

For the Bears, it’s been a challenging season. With a nine-game losing streak, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams continues to adjust to the NFL.

Injuries have further crippled Chicago’s offensive line, with key players like Doug Kramer, Teven Jenkins, and Braxton Jones unlikely to return this season.

Top bookmakers heavily favour the Seahawks at -181.82, while the Bears sit at +160. The spread is set at -3.5 points in Seattle’s favour.

Seattle Seahawks v Chicago Bears betting predictions

Given the Bears’ dismal form and mounting injuries, Seattle looks set to capitalise on their desperation to stay in playoff contention. With a 6-2 record against teams with losing records, back the Seahawks to cover the -3.5 spread at -111.11 with Marantelli Bet.

Chicago’s defence has struggled significantly, allowing 30+ points in four of their last five games. Seattle’s preference for an aerial attack should exploit this weakness, making the over 43.5 total points bet an appealing option at -111.11 with the top betting apps.

Lastly, D.K. Metcalf remains a prime red-zone threat, scoring a touchdown last week and facing one of the NFL’s weakest pass defences. Back him to score anytime at +225 with BetOnline.

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