NFL : Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 20, 2024 4:25PM EDT @ Levi’s Stadium

As these teams head towards a direct encounter, they both come from recent performances that showcase their strengths and weaknesses. While San Francisco is coping in a more dispersed manner, Kansas City has been more stable, winning a number of games and covering the spread. Considering also the significant absences from both squads, this encounter is in its own right, quite impossible to call. Moving forward, let’s bring in the recent performances, head-to-head, and injuries pertaining to the game.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Chiefs +100 , 49ers -120

Spread: Chiefs +1.5 , 49ers -1.5

Over/Under: 47

Team Recent Performance

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 8, the team managed to beat New Orleans by a score of 26-13 which means they comfortably covered the -5.5 spread and also went under 43.5 points. On September 30th, they again faced the Chargers and came out on top with a score of 17-10, however, they did not manage to cover the -7 spread , and the total score remained under 42. The following week on September 23rd, they played at Atlanta and won 22-17, where they managed to cover the -3 spread and the total points remained below 47. The following week on September 16, the Bengals were narrowly beaten by a score of 26-25 with respect to point spread however failing to cover the -6.5 spread and going into a shootout above 48 points. A match played on September 6th saw them face the Baltimore Ravens where they were presented with a line of -3 which they managed to cover after winning the match by a score of 27 – 20 and went over on the set line of 46 points.

San Francisco 49ers

On October 11, they played at Seattle and won 36-24, thanks to a -4 spread cover and an over on 49. On October 7, they played against Arizona and lost 23-24 failing to cover the -7.5 spread and the total sideline at 49. On September 30, they hosted New England and won 30-13, managed to cover the -10.5 point spread and went above 42.5. On September 23, they played at Los Angeles and lost 24-27, failing to cover the -6 spread with the average raised over 44.5. On September 16, they played at Minnesota and lost 17-23, also failing to cover the -4.5 spread and scored below 46.5 points.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Kansas City team has won 7 matches and lost 3, whereas the San Francisco team has a record of 3 wins and 7 losses. On the other hand, when gambling with points, Kansas City covers the spread 8 out of 10 matches played while San Francisco covers only 2 out of 10. Their performances in the over/under are also similar; both teams are 6-4. The offense of Kansas City averages 29.10 points scored, with regard to the subcategories of 115.30 yards ‘on-the-ground’ and 255.30 yards ‘through-the-air, whilst that of San Francisco records 17.10 points, gains 126.40 yards ‘rushed’ and 208.30 yards ‘passed’. Including all yards amassed in a given game, Kansas City racks up 370.6 on the average whereas, San Francisco only gains 334.7. Turnovers are also not a problem for Kansas City as they commit less than 1.00 per game while San Francisco commits 1.60 per game.

Team Injuries

Kansas City Chiefs

Marquise Brown (WR, shoulder), McKade Mettauer (G, knee), and Isaih Pacheco (RB, fibula) have been placed on injured reserve. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB) has been granted a probable status for the matchup against San Francisco on Sunday in light of recovery from an illness. Rashee Rice (WR, knee) has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

San Francisco 49ers

Javon Hargrave (NT, triceps) is on injured reserve for the rest of the year. Jon Feliciano (G) has also been placed on injured reserve for non-football related issues. Christian McCaffrey (RB, calf) is also on injured reserve. Charvarius Ward (CB, knee) has a game-time decision for Sunday along with Matthew Wright (K, shoulder), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (LB, calf), Jordan Elliott (DT, knee), Jordan Mason (RB, shoulder), and Malik Mustapha (S, ankle). Guests for Yetur Gross-Matos (DE, knee), Ambry Thomas (CB, unspecified), and Talanoa Hufanga (S, wrist) include those on injured reserve list. Eli Mitchell (RB, hamstring) has been put on injured reserve, Curtis Robinson (LB, ACL) is out for an extended period, and so is Jake Moody (K, ankle).

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Kansas City Chiefs will win and cover the spread, with the total staying under 47.

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