Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers Betting Preview/Prop Picks
13 November 2022
Time: 8:20 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: LA Chargers 130.786; San Francisco 133.760
Dunkel Line & Total: San Francisco by 3; 43
Vegas Line & Total: San Francisco by 7; 46
Dunkel Pick: LA Chargers (+7); Under
The Sunday Night Football game today is between the Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. After a 20-17 win over the Falcons, the 49ers are now in their sights.
This won't be an easy game for the Chargers, especially with Christian McCaffrey in the 49ers' backfield. Will Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense rally together this evening?
The San Francisco 49ers are known for a few things; their defense is one of them. This team is coming off a 31-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Remember, however, that this was their first win after a two-game losing streak.
With McCaffrey in the backfield now, the 49ers have picked it up on offense. We'll have to see how much he factors into Sunday night's game.
Los Angeles Chargers: Chargers come in as heavy underdogs
The strange thing about this game is how much the Chargers are being spotted. As seven-point underdogs, the Chargers are getting a wide margin of error.
There are a few reasons for this, and it starts with their defense. As a team, the Chargers allow 25.8 points per game, ranking 30th in the NFL. This type of performance is the reason why they've struggled at times.
The good part for the Chargers is they're averaging 23.0 points per game. They rank 13th in this category and have one of the best passing offenses in the league.
Averaging 275.1 yards per game, the Chargers rank fourth in the NFL. They'll likely try to target the 49ers secondary in order to get ahead.
San Francisco 49ers: Can the 49ers cover the spread?
With the way the 49ers have played, we have a few questions about whether they'll cover. Now, as an offense, the 49ers average 22 points per game, ranking 19th in the league.
They have a solid offense, led by a running game that averages 119.5 points per game. Last week, their win over the Rams was a good indication of their ability to cover the spread.
Their defense is among the best in the NFL, allowing just 18.4 points per game. They rank sixth in this category and have an impressive run defense.
On average, the 49ers are allowing just 86.6 rushing yards per game. There are a few games that concern us about the 49ers, however. The main one is their 28-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons a few weeks ago.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick
The 49ers might seem like the clear choice in this game, but we wouldn't rush to pick them. Although they beat the Rams easily, the Chargers have a much better offense than the Rams. This won't be an easy team for the 49ers to overwhelm, plus the Chargers are seven-point underdogs.
This season, the Chargers have an impressive 4-0 record against the spread at home. In their last seven games against the 49ers, they're 5-2 against the spread. If there's one thing the Chargers can do, it's cover the spread.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Los Angeles Chargers +7, UNDER
Prop Picks
San Francisco (-125) UNDER 27.5 Points
San Francisco is averaging 22.0 points per game on offense, which ranks No. 19 in the NFL. Scores have gone UNDER in four of the 49ers’ last five home games.
With Dunkel predicting a San Francisco victory by the score of 23-20, take the 49ers (-125) to finish UNDER their Vegas team total of 27.5 points versus the Chargers.
Justin Herbert (-115) UNDER 252.5 Passing Yards
San Francisco is allowing 199.3 passing yards per game on defense, which ranks No. 8 in the NFL.
With Dunkel predicting the final score staying UNDER the Vegas point total, take Herbert( -115) to finish UNDER 252.5 passing yards against the 49ers.
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