Written By: Evan Perkins
The Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks is one NFL betting matchup you should check out on Sunday, September 8 at 4:05 PM ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks are favored and have a point spread at -6.0 (-110).
The Broncos made some improvements heading into last season and went 8-9 overall after going 5-12 in 2022. They made a massive trade to send veteran Russell Wilson to the Steelers and drafted Bo Nix to replace him.
Their depth and experience on the receiving end are questionable heading into this season. While Marvin Mims Jr.'s and Josh Reynolds' talents are respectable, they arguably do not have enough to compensate for Nix's rookie errors.
The offensive line suffered when veteran center Lloyd Cushenberry III joined the Tennessee Titans. The team's defense ranked nearly last and did not improve much this season.
The Broncos scored 21.0 points per game, ranking 19th last season. Their defense allowed 24.3 points per game and ranked 27th. Compared to their roster this season, they will likely have similar numbers.
The Seahawks had their last two consecutive years of going 9-8, with the previous year placing them third in the NFC West division. The team also has a new head coach, Mike Macdonald, who was the defensive coordinator for the Ravens and should bring a quality defensive mindset.
The team is stacked with offensive talent in just about every position. Geno Smith will always have three excellent receivers on the field, with DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Tyler Lockett. They also have an explosive running back in Kenneth Walker III.
Defensively, they added tackle Byron Murphy II to fill the gap for a better run defense. Despite not being strong defensively last year, their new coach and various pieces have improved them.
The Seahawks scored 21.4 points per game last season, which ranked 17th. Their defense gave up 23.6 points per game, ranking them 25th. Improvements on the defensive side should help them win a few extra games this year.
MyBookie has the NFL betting odds available for the Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks showdown, which favors the Seahawks. Current odds show the Seahawks as 6.0-point favorites at home.
Market analysis reveals the Seahawks' 66.7 percent chance at victory. They have an appealing outlook on the defensive end and can explode in points in a matter of plays with their talent. In addition, rookie quarterbacks do not tend to do well in the opening week, and Nix might have a tough game playing against Seattle's 12th-man crowd.
