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Chicago Bears v Seattle Seahawks: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Seattle Seahawks’ play-off hopes hang in the balance as they head to Illinois on Friday to face a Chicago Bears teams low on confidence in Week 17 in the NFL.

Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks are currently second in the NFC West, with an 8-7 record and just two regular season games remaining.

In stark contrast, the Bears are bottom of the NFC North with a 4-11 record and head into Friday’s clash having lost their last nine games.

It’s a must-win game for Seattle and they couldn’t have hoped for a better away fixture, with Chicago low on confidence and still working under an interim coach.

They also have to end a losing run though, following back-to-back defeats to the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.

The Seahawks passing game should give them the edge over their hosts, with wide-receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba looking to add to his impressive stats this season.

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Chicago Bears v Seattle Seahawks prop bets - tips and predictions

Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Anytime Touchdown Scorer – 7/5

It’s the passing game that has been the key factor in Seattle’s season to date, with the Seahawks ranked fourth in the league for passing yards.

Mike Mcdonald’s men are averaging 244.5 yards per game, with QB Smith throwing for 3,937 yards and 17 touchdowns.

A key recipient of Smith’s powerful arm has been wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has stepped up a level from his rookie season.

The former Ohio State man played in all 17 games in 2023, making 63 receptions and scoring four touchdowns.

In the 2024 campaign, Smith-Njigba has so far made 93 receptions for 1,089 yards, with six touchdowns to his name – two of those coming against the Rams in Week Nine.

The 22-year-old, who has 93 catches going into this game, is also closing in on a franchise record, with eight more catches needed to set a new receiving mark.

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Chicago Bears v Seattle Seahawks money line, spread, over/under

 

Money Line

Spread

Over/Under

Seahawks

5/11

-4.0 - 20/23

Over 42.5 - 10/11

Bears

9/5

+4.0 - 20/21

Under 42.5 - 10/11

Seattle Seahawks -4.0 – 20/23

Last Sunday’s defeat in Minneapolis was a tough loss to take for the Seahawks, having had two great chances to take the game into overtime.

Firstly, kicker Jason Myers failed with a 60-yard field goal after quarterback Geno Smith was sacked when the Seahawks were within his range.

Smith was then intercepted on a deep pass to end the game, after Minnesota punted on their next possession.

That frustration against the Vikings is likely to see a determined Seahawks team determined to right the wrongs at Soldier Field.

They should be helped by facing a Chicago team that has little or no confidence and are already looking towards next season.

One concern for the Seahawks though will be the recent displays of the Bears QB Caleb Williams, who has been one of the few bright sparks this season.

The rookie passed for 334 yards and two touchdowns in last week's 34-17 loss to the Detroit Lions and has now thrown 326 consecutive passes without an interception.

It’s worth noting though that Seattle have only lost once in their six games on the road to date – that was a 42-29 defeat to the Detroit Lions in Week Four.

They also finish the regular season, next week, with what could be a winner-takes-all clash with the NFC West leaders, the Los Angeles Rams, and they will be determined to go into that game with their destiny in their own hands if they can.

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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