NFL : San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings & Prediction

Game Info: September 15, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ U.S. Bank Stadium

After a 32-19 victory over the Jets, the 49ers look forward to playing against Minnesota who started off their winning streak recently by hammering down Giants 28-6. With both teams showing form of late, this match promises to be an electrifying encounter between two intense rivals.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: 49ers -224 , Vikings +187

Spread: 49ers -4.5 , Vikings +4.5

Over/Under: 46.5

Team Recent Performance

San Francisco 49ers

A win 32-19 was recorded by the team against the Jets on September 10 which covered the -3.5 margin and resulted in an over on 43.5. Other previous performances includes a 24-24 loss to the Raiders on August 24 (failed to cover -8.5, over 33.5) and a 16-10 win against Saints on August 19 (covered +1, under 37.5). They lost by 13-17 to Titans on August 11 (covered +5.5, under 38) as well as 22 to 25 losses against Chiefs on February 12 (did not meet -2.5 again overs were made at 46.5)

Minnesota Vikings

They began their four-match winning streak with a 28-6 success against the Giants on the 9th of September (to win by -1, less than 42). The other past wins include Eagles’ defeat 26-3 on July 25 (to win +3 and less than 34.5), the match against Browns where they scored 27-12 on July 18 (to win +2 but over 33.5), and last but not least the one against Raiders that ended at 24-23 on July 11th (to win +3 but over 39.5). Which they most recently lost 20-30 to Lions on January 8 (failed to cover +3.5, over 47.5).

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

ATS records of the Minnesota Vikings (6-4) and San Francisco 49ers (4-6) are alike with both teams having 5-5.As far as O/U is concerned, both teams have 2-8.Today’s points statistics for the Vikings is 20.1 and that of the 49ers is 17.4.The rushing yards during this period have been averaged by the 49ers at118.6 and passing yards by 190.7. The Vikings on their own allot about 94.3 rushing yards and 216.3 passing yards respectively.Total yards stand at310 from San Francisco and 309 for Minnesota.To lose possession of ball averages to 2.4 times in games that involve San Francisco while on a contrary it means that on average Minnesota can have a loss of ball in 1.4 games.

Team Injuries

San Francisco 49ers

Injury Reserve (IR) includes Jon Feliciano (G), Christian McCaffrey (RB), Ambry Thomas (CB), Eli Mitchell (RB), and Kalia Davis (DT). Probable list for Sunday’s game with Minnesota includes Yetur Gross-Matos (DE), Jauan Jennings (WR) and Aaron Banks (G). Doubtful is Talanoa Hufanga (S) due to knee, while Dee Winters (LB) has an ankle injury making him questionable.

Minnesota Vikings

Harrison Smith (S) and Brian O’Neill (T) are questionable for a game against San Francisco this coming Sunday due to hip and elbow injuries respectively. Dalton Risner (T), Jordan Kunaszyk (LB), Mekhi Blackmon (CB), J.J. McCarthy (QB), and Gabriel Murphy (LB) are all currently on IR. Andrew Van Ginkel (LB) is probable with a foot injury while Ed Ingram (G) remains questionable because of a triceps issue. As far as Jordan Addison (WR) is concerned, he has been downgraded to out with an ankle injury.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

San Francisco 49ers will win and cover the spread, with a total going over.

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