NFL Monday Night Football Preview: Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers
A NFC title rematch will be underway soon when the Detroit Lions (13-2) take on the San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Monday, December 30 at 8:15 PM ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. For this Monday Night Football betting opportunity, the Lions are slightly favored with a point spread at -3.5 (-110) at MyBookie.
Detroit Lions Betting Preview
The Lions are coming off a 34-17 victory against the Chicago Bears, marking their second win in a four-game stretch over the Bears. They are now 4-1 over their latest five games total, as they are showing great momentum.
Their recent win earned them their 13th win of the season, which is a record for the franchise. Jared Goff performed exceptionally well, as he completed 23 of 32 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns. Jameson Williams was a beast in receiving, as he caught five passes totaling 143 yards and a touchdown.
They put up 475 yards and 27 first downs while holding the Bears to 382 yards and 19 first downs. They also forced the Bears to have two turnovers, making it a key aspect of their defense.
The Lions are putting together 32.9 points a game and are at the top of the league in that category. Defensively they are seventh in allowing opponents to average 19.9. This is a tremendous accomplishment for the spread, but they must continue to play exceptionally well on the defensive end.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Preview
The 49ers are not going to make double digits in wins this season, breaking a three-year streak. They are currently in a two-game skid and are 1-4 over their last five. Their most recent defeat was a 29-17 outing against the Miami Dolphins.
Brock Purdy had a solid performance with 26 of 40 completions totaling 313 yards, two touchdowns, and one unfortunate interception. However, he also led in rushing yards with four carries amounting to 26 yards. They cannot allow him to lead here, as someone must step up to offer some relief.
Both teams had similar stats offensively, but the 49ers could not convert when needed. They also turned it over once with Purdy, but were unable to force any turnovers on the Dolphins.
The 49ers are getting 22.1 points a game and rank 14th. Their defense allows 23.3 points a game, ranking 20th. At this rate, they might not have enough on the defensive end to stop the best offense in the league.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie offers the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers betting odds, revealing the Lions as 3.5-point favorites. The Lions have a 61.3 percent chance of winning according to market projections. The Lions are 7-0 on the road and they are facing a 49ers’ squad that is no longer in contention of the playoffs, nor do they have the defense to slow the Lions down.
Final Pick: Detroit Lions -3.5 (-110)
