Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/28

NFL Game preview

The Seattle Seahawks travel to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers in a Week 17 game of the 2025 NFL season. This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium, an outdoor field. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM and will be broadcast on CBS.

Seattle enters the game with a 12-3 record, showing strong performance both at home and on the road. The Panthers have an 8-7 record, with a solid home record of 5-2. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with broken clouds, providing good conditions for the teams.

Seattle Seahawks Team Preview

The Seattle Seahawks have been on a strong winning streak. They won their last four games, including a recent 18-16 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Sam Darnold led the team with 271 passing yards in that game.

Seattle’s offense has been effective, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a key receiver. In the game against the Atlanta Falcons, he had 92 yards and 2 touchdowns. Overall, the team has shown strong passing and rushing capabilities.

On the defensive side, the Seahawks have been performing well. They have several players with notable stats, like Nick Emmanwori who had a sack and an interception against the Falcons. The defense also managed to keep the Minnesota Vikings scoreless in one of their recent games.

Seahawks vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: Football
  • Teams: Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
  • Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Seahawks -350, Panthers +278

Carolina Panthers Team Preview

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a narrow win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with a score of 23-20. Bryce Young led the way, completing 21 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Tetairoa McMillan contributed with six catches and a touchdown, while the defense snagged an interception to help seal the victory.

In the previous game against the New Orleans Saints, the Panthers fell short, losing 20-17. Bryce Young threw for 163 yards and a touchdown, but the team struggled to convert first downs, finishing with just 15. Despite a solid rushing performance with 127 yards, the Panthers couldn’t overcome the Saints’ defense.

Injury concerns remain for the Panthers, with key players like Robert Hunt and Brady Christensen out for the season. The offensive line will need to adjust without these starters. Meanwhile, the Panthers’ defense will look to players like Nick Scott and Derrick Brown to maintain pressure on opposing offenses.

BTB Betting Pick

The Seahawks are favored by 7 points against the Panthers. Seattle’s offense ranks higher in passing yards, and their defense is strong in sacks and interceptions. The Panthers have struggled offensively and defensively, ranking low in both scoring and yards allowed. The recommendation is to pick the Seahawks to cover the -7 spread with a projected score of Seahawks 28, Panthers 17.

The total for the game is set at 42.5 points. Seattle’s defense has been solid, but Carolina’s defense has allowed many points, ranking 29th in opponent score. Given these factors, the game is likely to go over the total. The projected total score is 45 points, so the recommendation is to pick the over at 42.5.