I want to let you guys know that I'm on SEATTLE +3 (-115) (Bovada). Denver is a great team and I admire, respect, and root for Peyton Manning but the Broncos have become slightly overrated based on their recent performance. So far in the playoffs they have beaten San Diego, who ranked close to dead last in yards per play allowed and New England, who was without their top cornerback for most of the game. Peyton Manning would not have been able to put up the numbers he did against New England if Aqib Talib had not been forced to leave the game early with an injury. Seattle has the number one defense in the league. They have a strong front seven as well as a strong secondary, which means it will be hard for Manning to have his way with them. Peyton is machine like at quarterback and tends to break down when he is forced to improvise. I think Seattle's defense will force Manning to have to improvise and we will see the version of Peyton Manning we all remember but haven't seen for a while, the one that shrugs his shoulders in disbelief after making a bad throw. Denver does not have an elite defense and I think Seattle will be able to move the ball on them. Denver hasn't exactly been able to shut down opposing qbs who are capable of taking off and running like Russel Wilson is. Denver gave up an average of 7.2 yards per carry to Terrell Pryor in their two games with Oakland and 5 yards per carry to Michael Vick in their game against Philadelphia. I also think Seattle has the coaching advantage over Denver. Another factor that I believe favors Seattle is the chance of less than ideal weather. Peyton Manning has had serious neck surgery and allegedly has a tougher time gripping the ball in colder weather. Throw in wind, rain, or snow on top of the cold and Manning will have an even harder time with his passes. If I had to set the line for this game I would make it a pick em so I think we are getting good value with +3. If you don't have access to Bovada you might want to wait to see if you can get +3 as it seems like the majority of the tickets are on Denver so far. Best of luck everyone and enjoy the game.
OFFICIAL RECOMMENDATION: SEATTLE +3, -115