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Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks Prediction, Odds and MNF Picks for Monday, 10/20/25

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Texans vs Seahawks Guest Expert Predictions

Point Spread Pick
SEA Seahawks -3.0(-115)

The Houston Texans entered their bye week with much needed positivity. Of course, battling the Titans at home, a team that might be the worst in the NFL, and then dominating the Ravens with half a roster were certainly two advantageous positions. At the same time, CJ Stroud and company took advantage and did what they should have done, posting wins by margin. Particularly against Baltimore, we saw a side of the Texans’ offense that was virtually nonexistent up until that point. Stroud threw four touchdowns and their offense gained 417 total yards and 27 first downs in Charm City, completely decimating what was left of the Ravens’ defense. Houston’s defense, which has never been the problem and ranks first in opponent points per game (12.2), will surely benefit from two weeks of rest as they are healthier than they’ve been in a long time. A travel spot up to the Pacific Northwest is never easy, but two weeks for Houston to work on new schemes under first year offensive coordinator, Nick Caley, should pay dividends against a very good Seattle defense. 

Speaking of Seattle, what they did in Jacksonville last week was very impressive. After battling Tampa in Week 5 and losing a very close game at home, Seattle responded by holding the upstart Jaguars to just 273 total yards and 17 first downs at home. They also kept Trevor Lawrence and his colleagues to just four yards per play.  Perhaps most impressive, Lawrence was sacked seven times in that contest. Prior to Week 6, he was one of the best-protected quarterbacks in the league. 

We can’t say anything negative about Sam Darnold, either. The Seahawks new quarterback is top three in most passing categories and leads a potent air attack that ranks first in yards per pass (9.5). Seattle’s run game still leaves much to be desired (28th in yards per carry). 

This makes for a very interesting battle, but since we’ve barely seen positive performances from the Texans, we must give the nod to the home team, even with the hook over a 3-point spread.

Texans vs Seahawks prediction: Seahawks -3 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to 3.5.

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Chris R. Farley
Game Totals Pick
Under 41.0(-110)

Even with Houston’s explosion at Baltimore two weeks ago, it’s not surprising to see this total so low. Houston might own the best defense in the NFL, with top-five marks in opponent points per game and per play and in opponent yards per game and per play. What they’ll need most is an A+ pass defense against the Seahawks, since Sam Darnold has been electric despite throwing the ball less than any other team in the NFL (50.29% of plays). Strength meets strength in this sense, since Houston holds opposing quarterbacks just 6.3 yards per pass (5th) and has picked off enemy throwers on 3.27% of drop backs. We expect Seattle’s run game to be very ineffective against the Texans, who permit just 3.9 opponent yards per rush (9th).

The same story repeats on the other side of the ball, where we project CJ Stroud to be running for his life for the majority of this contest. Seattle’s pass rush is exceptional, sacking enemy quarterbacks on 8.1% of plays. And they’re even better than Houston against the run (3.3 opponent yards per carry). 

As if both defenses need any more support, Monday is forecasted to be a sloppy, rainy evening in Seattle, followed by two previous days of rainy weather. That means the field should be less than ideal for speed. Perhaps a few random turnovers could push this game over if it gives either offense multiple short fields, but we have a hard time projecting this to eclipse 40 points.

Texans vs Seahawks pick: Under 41 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 40.5.

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Chris R. Farley
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Chris Farley

Chris is a writer for Pickswise who’s been handicapping the NFL since 2011. He began his public betting career as a betting writer, and has since become a contributing analyst for various betting sites and shows. He was a 5th place winner ($114k) in the 2021 NFL Circa Millions contest, and he owns his own sports betting podcast, Laying the Points. Chris approaches handicapping using psychosocial principles and nuanced market analysis. The NFL and NBA are his favorite and most profitable sports.
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