1/9/22 Best Bet: Seattle Seahawks +5.5 (-110)

The handicap for this one is simple: this is most likely Russ’ last game as a Seattle Seahawk. While he went out in style at home last week, I expect the same type of effort today. Mr. Unlimited always wants to win, especially against a divisional opponent that doesn’t have much to play for. The whole, “if the Cards win, they win the division” is not nearly enough motivation to push this line to almost 6 points. I expect backup players in the secondary (for AT LEAST the second half) for Arizona. Keep in mind that even if Arizona wins this game, they need help to win the division. I just don’t think there’s enough motivation here for Kliff Kingsbury to keep all his starters in all the way through, given they are playing next week. Meanwhile, Russ will play until the last whistle.