NFL : Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 30, 2024 8:15PM EST @ Levi’s Stadium

It is all set for a big Monday night contest at Levi’s Stadium between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers. The fortunes for both teams took contrasting turns recently as the Lions made a strong fight back with winning streaks, topped by a crushing win over Chicago, while the 49ers couldn’t manage to win more than once in their last five outings. When the two teams face each other, the Lions try to exploit their offensive momentum, while the 49ers try to recover and defend at home. This contest promises to deliver a thrilling showdown as a result of what is at stake concerning the postseason for both teams.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Lions 1.49 , 49ers 2.70

Spread: Lions -3.5 , 49ers +3.5

Over/Under: 50.5

Team Recent Performance

Detroit Lions

And they beat the Chicago team on December 23, by a score of 34-17, where the spread was around 7 points and the total went over 47.5. They lost to Buffalo on December 16 as 2.5-point favorites, 42-48 made high scorers, with the total soaring above 55.5. On December 6, they defeated Green Bay 34-31 as 3-point favorites, the total exceeding 53. Chicago beat them narrowly on November 29, with a score of 23-20, but could not cover the spread of 9.5 points and went under 47.5. Just before this, on November 25, they managed a 24-6 win against Indianapolis as 7-point favorites and with a total below 50.5.

San Francisco 49ers

They lost against Miami on December 23, 17-29, as 1.5-point favorites and the total went over 44. On December 13, they lost to the Rams as 3-point favorites, 6-12, under 48.5. Their only victory was a crushing win over Chicago 38-13 on December 9 as 3-point favorites with a total of over 43.5. They were defeated by Buffalo 10-35 on December 2 with 6.5 points underdogs and stayed under 45.5. On November 25, they lost to Green Bay with 10-38 when placed as 6.5-point underdogs and the total went over 44.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Detroit Lions will have to face the San Francisco 49ers with a record of 1 to 9 but have a tough contest ahead. The scoring has favored the 49ers with an average of 26.8 points as compared to 21 of the Lions. San Francisco stands exceptional in rushing yards per game at 155.4 while only averaging 101.6 for the Lions. The Lions have averaged 234.5 passing yards on 40 attempts and at a rate of 61.25%; while the 49ers have averages of 195.2 yards on 28.1 attempts with a 64.06% completion rate. The total yardage is close but the 49ers lead it slightly with 350.6 to 336.1 of the Lions. Turnovers may also take a role as Detroit averages 1.8 of them while San Francisco only has 1, which means that the threats ahead are steeper for the Lions.

Team Injuries Update

Detroit Lions

Kalif Raymond (WR, foot), David Montgomery (RB, knee), Brodric Martin (DE, knee), Ennis Rakestraw (DB, hamstring), and Christian Mahogany (OL, illness) are all out. Jalen Reeves-Maybin (LB, neck), Ifeatu Melifonwu (S, hand), and Brian Branch (DB, calf) are listed as questionable.

San Francisco 49ers

Out of the game: Trent Williams (T, A), Christian McCaffrey (RB, K), George Odum (S, K), Dre Greenlaw (LB, C), Mitch Wishnowsky (P, B), Brandon Aiyuk (WR, L), Ben Bartch (OL, A), Aaron Banks (OL, K), Spencer Burford (OL, C), Jordan Mason (RB, A), and Robert Beal (DE, A) are in doubt for a match. The doubtful list includes Jon Feliciano (OL, K), Charvarius Ward (CB, Rest), Kevin Givens (DE, Groin), Colton McKivitz (OL, K), Khalil Davis (DT, K), Ji’Ayir Brown (S, A), and Renardo Green (DB, N). Darrell Luter (CB, Pelvis) is doubtful.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Detroit Lions will win and cover the spread with the total going over 50.5.

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