The Seattle Seahawks are set to face the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs in a crucial Sunday Night Football matchup, seeking to recover from a series of narrow defeats. The Seahawks, who hold the title of defending Super Bowl champions, have experienced three losses this season, each by three points or fewer. They most recently lost to the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. In contrast, the Chiefs enter the game with a perfect 5-0 record, securing their last victory with a 22-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Current betting odds favor the Seahawks by three points at home, with the over/under set at 42.5 points. As the two teams prepare to meet, SportsLine’s experts have offered their predictions and insights for the game.
Seahawks vs. Chiefs Betting Preview
This season, Seattle continues to struggle with close losses, having fallen short in each of their last three outings by a field goal or less. Kansas City, however, is riding a wave of momentum after a challenging 2025 season and has recently defeated AFC West rivals, including the Raiders and Chargers.
Notably, Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, a former Seahawk, is leading the NFL in rushing with an average of 133 yards per game and eight total touchdowns. He had a standout performance against the Chargers, amassing 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
As per the latest betting lines, Seattle is a 2.5-point favorite at home, with the game’s total points set at 42.5.
In terms of betting picks, experts recommend considering the Seahawks at -2.5 and the over on Cooper Kupp’s receiving yards, currently set at 24.5. SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein highlighted that Seattle had extra rest after their recent two-game losing streak. He noted that the expected return of Zach Charbonnet could alleviate pressure on quarterback Sam Darnold, potentially benefiting the Seahawks’ performance. Meanwhile, Kupp has established himself as a pivotal receiving option, accumulating 16 receptions for 179 yards thus far this season.
The Chiefs and Seahawks matchup promises to be closely contested, with fans eager to see if Seattle can turn their luck around against the undefeated Chiefs.
