Chargers listed as 7-point underdogs at Seahawks in Week 4 odds
DraftKings provided odds that opened the Los Angeles Chargers as 3-point underdogs to the Seattle Seahawks for their Week 4 meeting and then shifted the spread to Seahawks -7, ESPN reported. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. The move marks a sizeable shift from the early line with Seattle as a narrow favorite.
DraftKings lists the Chargers at +295 on the money line and the Seahawks at -375. The point total moved down to 42.5 from an open of 45.5. ESPN also cited Football Power Index figures that list Seattle as a 6.8-point favorite with a 74% probability to win the game outright. Odds are subject to change.
Week 4 features many closely priced games, with 10 contests carrying spreads of four points or less. Baltimore (-11.5) at Tennessee and Minnesota (-10.5) hosting Miami are among the larger favorites on the board. The Jacksonville-Cincinnati matchup carries the highest points total of the week at 51.5, with Detroit-Carolina next at 50.5. The Chargers-Seahawks matchup represents one of the more substantial spreads on the current lines.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The market treats the Seahawks as a clear favorite in this matchup, reflected in the expanded spread and the steep money line disparity. The drop in the total from 45.5 to 42.5 suggests bookmakers and bettors expect a lower-scoring game than initially projected. With the Chargers priced at +295 on the money line, backers seeking an upset would receive a significant payout if they believe the line overstates Seattle’s edge. All figures noted are from DraftKings as reported by ESPN and remain subject to movement as the game approaches.