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San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks Odds & Game Pick

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There is a lot on the line in the final Sunday Night Football of the year as the San Francisco 49ers visit the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers can get the No. 1 seed in the NFC Playoffs if they beat the Seahawks this Sunday night while The Seahawks can win the NFC West and host a playoff game if they win, but they are almost certain to get nothing more than the No. 3 seed. That means they will have to play in the Wild Card round and will not get a first-round bye.

The 49ers are favored by a field goal but will they be able to win on the road in Seattle and get home field throughout the NFC Playoffs in January?

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Details

  • Opening Line: San Francisco -3
  • Current Line: San Francisco -3
  • Over/Under: 47
  • Location: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
  • Start Time: 8:20 PM ET
  • Last Meeting: 49ers 24 vs. Seahawks 27

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Overview

The 49ers have suffered some important injury losses in recent weeks, particularly center Weston Richburg, whose absence was noticed this past weekend when the Los Angeles Rams sacked Jimmy Garoppolo six times. However, the injuries the 49ers have absorbed are exceeded by the injuries the Seahawks have endured. Jadeveon Clowney might play in this game, but he is far from 100 percent and will get more extensive medical treatment after the season is over. Meanwhile, safety Quandre Diggs did not play this past weekend in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. On offense, lineman Duane Brown is out for the season, a huge loss for an already-banged-up offensive line that has struggled to protect Russell Wilson in 2019. Running backs Chris Carson, C.J. Prosise, and Rashaad Penny have also been lost for the season with injuries suffered in December. The Seahawks had to scramble to bring in Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin from the street to join the roster for this game. This is notable because the Seahawks are a heavy run-oriented offense as they have the third-most rush attempts on the season.

If the Niners have injuries and limitations, the Seahawks’ injuries and limitations are more extensive and critical. Two weeks ago, these teams seemed to be on even footing but in-game, the 49ers lost offensive weapons George Kittle and Emmanuel Sanders, and they also played without kicker Robbie Gould. This time, the injury factor has moved the needle sharply to the 49ers as kickoff time approaches. The fact that San Francisco can get the top seed in the NFC, whereas Seattle is likely to get nothing higher than the No. 3 seed, makes this game a lot more important for the 49ers. They figure to play with more urgency.

Trends

  • 49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  • 49ers are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  • 49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games.
  • Seahawks are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as a home underdog.
  • Seahawks are 33-15-3 ATS in their last 51 games as an underdog.

Bottom Line

The 49ers need this game a lot more than Seattle does, and the Niners are playing a Seahawk squad with a lot of injuries and players who aren’t sure how well they are going to play. San Francisco wants revenge and they should get as this time it’s the Seahawks who are missing key weapons on offense.

Prediction: 49ers 31, Seahawks 14

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