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Seahawks at Titans: Preview, prediction, odds and pick

By John Buhler

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs with the ball during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 17, 2017 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs with the ball during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 17, 2017 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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The Tennessee Titans will host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in Week 3. Here is a game preview, the betting odds and a final score prediction.

In one of the more intriguing games of the weekend, the Tennessee Titans will host the Seattle Seahawks for a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday. FOX will have the mid-afternoon telecast with Kevin Burkhardt and Charles Davis in the booth on September 24.

This game features two teams with serious playoff aspirations that are 1-1 through their first two games of 2017. After losing in Week 1, the Seahawks and Titans rebounded to win in Week 2. Tennessee’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars was a solid one, while Seattle’s over the San Francisco 49ers at home has some cause for concern.

These two teams are far from perfect, but look to be the two best in their respective weak divisions. Who will come out on top in Week 3 in Nashville between the Seahawks and the Titans?

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Tennessee -3
Moneylines: Tennessee -145, Seattle +125
Over/Under: 42

According to SportsBook Review, the Titans will be laying three points at home to the visiting Seahawks. The associated moneylines for this game are Tennessee -145 and Seattle +125. This game’s over/under comes in at 42 combined points.

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Seattle is a defense-first team with a terrible offensive line. The Seahawks are brilliant at home, but below-average away from the Pacific Northwest. However, the Titans aren’t an offensive juggernaut just yet with some defensive vulnerabilities.

If Seattle wins the turnover margin, the Seahawks will come out of Nashville with a sound upset victory on the road. Should Marcus Mariota do enough to sustain a few key drives, then the Titans will be the team improving to 2-1.

In a way, this is a must-win game for both teams. The loser will be 1-2 with just one win against a bad divisional foe. Seattle would have two losses on the road to Green Bay and Tennessee to start the year. Tennessee might look worse with two home losses to Oakland and Seattle.

The pressure is more on the Titans in this one. Seattle knows that the Cardinals, Rams and 49ers aren’t going to catch them in division play. However, the Titans aren’t as lucky. Their biggest challenger might be Jacksonville, but when was the last time the Titans beat the Colts?

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The first team to 20 points will win this game. Trust the Titans to hold on to the football to win a low-scoring game at home to improve to 2-1. Take the under and swallow the points with the Titans covering the three-point spread.

Prediction: Titans 23, Seahawks 17

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