The expected return of Russell Wilson and the likely return of Aaron Rodgers made for a difficult opening line for the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks in Week 10, but Matt LaFleur’s team is considered the early betting favorite.
According to Tipico Sportsbook, the Packers opened as 3.5-point favorites over the Seahawks.
The touch of uncertainty over the quarterback situation for both teams likely influenced the line. Wilson is attempting to come off injured reserve and play after missing only four weeks with a finger injury that required surgery, while Rodgers is eligible to come off the COVID-19 reserve list on Saturday, one day before gameday.
The Packers are 7-2 but had won seven straight games with Rodgers under center. The Seahawks are 3-5, including a 2-3 mark with Wilson as the starter.
Overall, the Packers have covered the spread in eight straight games. They covered as 6.5-point underdogs with Jordan Love at quarterback on Sunday in Kansas City.
The Packers are 3-0 straight up at home this season.
Another fact: the Seahawks have never beaten the Packers at Lambeau Field with Wilson under center.
The last meeting between these two teams was a Packers win at Lambeau Field in the NFC Divisional Round following the 2019 season.
