One NFL Preseason game on Sunday's slate. We break down the Seahawks-Titans odds and build the best parlay combinations for August 23.
NFL Preseason Picks: Seattle Seahawks @ Tennessee Titans – Sunday August 23
Just one National Football League Preseason game sits on Sunday's slate, but that doesn't mean there isn't value to hunt down. The Seattle Seahawks travel to Nissan Stadium to face the Tennessee Titans in a late-evening kickoff (9:00 PM ET), and the markets are giving us a couple of angles worth attacking. Let's break down every line and build our best parlay combinations.
Game Overview: Seahawks @ Titans
Tennessee comes in as a -4.5 home favourite — a fairly sizeable cushion for a preseason contest where starters typically sit after the first quarter or two. The total sits at a low 38.5, reflecting the conservative, run-heavy offensive approaches both franchises tend to deploy in preseason football. The moneyline has the Titans at -196 (FanDuel), making them a steep favourite to win outright, while Seattle's +195 (BetMGM) is a genuinely eye-catching number for anyone who wants to take a shot on the underdog.
Note on form: Current-season form data is unavailable for both sides ahead of the 2026 campaign, which is typical at this stage of the preseason. Our analysis leans on scheme tendencies, coaching philosophies, and the betting market signals themselves.
Line-by-Line Analysis
Spread: Titans -4.5
The Titans are laying 4.5 points at home. In National Football League Preseason games, home teams do tend to get a slight edge from crowd energy and familiarity, and Tennessee's coaching staff has shown in past preseasons that they prioritise winning the physical battle up front. The best price on the Titans covering is -105 at theScore Bet — solid value for a favourite on such a small margin. Seattle at +4.5 (-108, Bally Bet) offers a cushion, but backing underdogs to cover in preseason when the opponent has the home crowd is trickier than it looks.
Total: 38.5
A 38.5 total is already telling you the books expect a low-scoring, grind-it-out affair. Both franchises have historically been deliberate in their preseason offensive approaches, leaning on the run game and limiting downfield shots with backup quarterbacks. The Under 38.5 at -110 (BetMGM) looks like the sharp side here — preseason unders have a strong track record league-wide, and this number feels priced to attract action on the over. The over is available at -102 (Caesars), but that slight discount doesn't change the underlying logic.
Moneyline: Seahawks +195
The Seattle Seahawks +195 at BetMGM is the standout value flag in this game. Nearly +200 on a team that is only a 4.5-point underdog? That's a gap worth noting. Implied probability on +195 is roughly 34%, while a 4.5-point spread typically implies somewhere closer to 37-40% win probability for the underdog. This looks like a line that has been pushed by sharp Titans ML liability — making the Seahawks ML a genuine value play for those who like a standalone dart.
Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - Best Value Two-Legger: Titans -4.5 + Under 38.5
This is the bread-and-butter parlay for this game. The Titans covering at home in a controlled, physical preseason game pairs beautifully with the under. If Tennessee's defence dictates the pace - which is exactly what a home favourite does in preseason to protect their starters - points should be hard to come by on both sides. Titans -4.5 (-105, theScore Bet) combined with Under 38.5 (-110, BetMGM) gives a combined parlay price of approximately +205.
- Leg 1: Tennessee Titans -4.5 (-105) - theScore Bet
- Leg 2: Under 38.5 (-110) - BetMGM
- Combined odds: +205
Parlay 2 - Value Underdog Dart: Seahawks ML + Under 38.5
If you want to ride that generous Seattle moneyline, pairing it with the under makes sense. A low-scoring, close game is exactly the scenario where the underdog sneaks out a win. The Seahawks +195 (BetMGM) with the Under 38.5 (-110, BetMGM) produces a very attractive combined price of approximately +360. This is a higher-risk, higher-reward ticket that makes sense as a small-unit play.
- Leg 1: Seattle Seahawks ML (+195) - BetMGM
- Leg 2: Under 38.5 (-110) - BetMGM
- Combined odds: +360
Best Standalone Value Bet
The Seattle Seahawks +195 ML at BetMGM stands out as the single best-value bet on the board. As outlined above, the implied probability undervalues Seattle's chances relative to what the spread is telling us. A small unit on the Seahawks to win outright at nearly even money is well worth a look for value hunters.
Sunday Night Betting Summary
- Favourite parlay: Titans -4.5 + Under 38.5 (+205)
- Value parlay: Seahawks ML + Under 38.5 (+360)
- Best standalone value: Seahawks ML +195 (BetMGM)
- Key market to watch: Under 38.5 — sharp preseason play
Good luck on Sunday night. As always, shop those lines and make sure you're getting the best number available before locking in your tickets.
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