Fans got to enjoy the return of the NFL last week with the Hall of Fame Game, and we now have the first official slate of preseason Week 1 action this week. Two of the three games will be featured on the NFL Network, concluding in the Pacific Northwest, which is why we’ve got our best Raiders vs. Seahawks predictions for you.

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Raiders vs. Seahawks Predictions For NFL Preseason, Thursday 8/7

A Raiders vs. Seahawks matchup may not be one that is a division rivalry, let alone teams in the same conference, but it’s one that has plenty of focus on it. That’s thanks to the fact that we’ll be seeing now-Raiders head coach Pete Carroll taking on his former team.

The also-former USC Trojans head coach led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl XLVIII victory back in the 2013-24 season. As if that didn’t bring enough intrigue to the matchup, QB Geno Smith joining Las Vegas in March reunites him with Carroll. Even without all that, fantasy fans are laser-focused on the Raiders thanks to RB Ashton Jeanty.

The big, stand-up-style RB out of Boise State was taken with the #6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and highly-selected RBs always seem to steal the show. Word is that he’s also stealing the #1 spot on the depth chart - something to keep in mind for your drafts.

Replacing Geno Smith in Seattle is last year’s Minnesota Vikings breakout star, Sam Darnold. Paired with former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp (with the LA Rams), the hope in the PNW is that they can create a dynamic duo. Perhaps that’s what has Seattle favored in the latest Raiders vs. Seahawks odds.
 

 

 

Raiders vs. Seahawks Best Bet: Under 37.5 (-111 At Novig)

Speaking of those odds, where are we looking for the best bet from our Raiders vs. Seahawks predictions? Despite so many players already being mentioned, targeting them individually is not a readily available option for the preseason.

So, without Raiders vs. Seahawks player props, our options are certainly limited, but not completely gutted. Last year’s Las Vegas team started their preseason off with the ever-neutral tie against the San Francisco 49ers, followed by two losses. Of course, that was prior to Pete Carroll’s hiring, and he has plenty to figure out at key positions.

However, if there is one coach bettors don’t love when it comes to preseason action, it’s Carroll. Not only does he like to keep things under wraps, but he even does so for his own players to keep them on their toes. He did say that his starters will see some action, but that could be for just one series. So, what about the Seahawks' new head man, Mike Macdonald?

Keeping in mind that he comes from the coaching tree under John Harbaugh in Baltimore with the Ravens, it’s safe to say that he takes the preseason more seriously than most. Now having a new QB in town that is looking to show last year wasn’t a fluke, Seattle still has plenty to worry about.

That said, he has already announced that Darnold won’t be making his team debut on Thursday. That means backup Drew Lock and rookie Jalen Milroe out of Alabama are on the menu for playing time. 

With less than ideal QB play and BOTH head coaches being very defensive-minded, we’ve got under 37.5 points (-111 at Novig) as the best bet from our Raiders vs. Seahawks predictions.
 

 

 

How To Watch Raiders vs. Seahawks NFL Preseason Week 1

As previously mentioned, this matchup is the nightcap of Thursday’s slate, and you can see exactly how to watch Raiders vs. Seahawks NFL Preseason Week 1 here:

  • Where: Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington
  • When: 10 PM ET on 8/7
  • Watch on TV: NFL Network
  • Where to stream: NFL+, Hulu + Live TV
     
 

 

Raiders vs. Seahawks Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

As we get set for this interconference clash, here are the latest Raiders vs. Seahawks odds at Novig for Thursday:

 

 

Raiders vs. Seahawks Injury Report & Latest News

Before you lock in any picks, not just Raiders vs. Seahawks picks, make sure that you’re always staying up to date with the Fantasy Alarm NFL injury report. With that in mind, the Raiders vs. Seahawks injury news is few and far between, as we aren’t expected to see primary starters on the field anyway.

So, the Raiders vs. Seahawks latest news overall is still regarding new QBs under center for both teams and Las Vegas rookie RB Ashton Jeanty making waves as the likely starter in the backfield come Week 1.
 

 

 

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