Accurately predicting Week 9 NFL scores involves determining the winner, calculating the margin of victory, and nailing the exact final score. A notable trend highlights the upcoming matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, where four of their last five meetings in Seattle have been decided by exactly 10 points.
Matchup Trends and Point Spreads
The Seahawks hold a 10-game winning streak against the Cardinals across all locations. Seattle enters Sunday as an 8.5-point favorite, a line that dropped from an opening of 12.5 points with Drew Lock stepping in for an injured Sam Darnold, while Gardner Minshew quarterbacks Arizona. Additional games featuring spreads of at least a touchdown include the Lions against the Dolphins, the 49ers against the Raiders, and the Chiefs against the Jets. SportsLine expert Eric Cohen has evaluated the entire slate to provide exact score predictions and supporting logic.
Expert Track Record and San Francisco Pick
Cohen concluded a past season with a 188-96-1 straight-up record, translating to 66% accuracy, and holds a 70-50-1 record on his picks. For Week 9, Cohen recommends backing the San Francisco 49ers (-9.5, 51.5) to defeat the Raiders while the Over hits. San Francisco returns from a bye week, boasting an 8-1 straight-up record following their last nine byes, while the Raiders hold a 1-5 record over their last six games when facing a rest disadvantage.
Both teams feature top-6 scoring offenses, but the Raiders rank 31st in scoring defense compared to San Francisco at No. 6. Cohen points out a trend in recent Raiders matchups, stating, “Six straight Raiders games have seen 56 or more points and have hit the Over line. Until the trend is broken, I’m playing it. Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey will be staples on my DFS teams this weekend especially since they’re rested and coming off a bye week. The 49ers, despite their rash of injuries, seem to have a great chance at claiming the top seed in the NFC come January.” He projects the final score as 49ers 34, Raiders 24.
Cohen has also identified five games projected to be decided by 13 or more points, offering potential alternate line opportunities for bettors.
