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Injuries Plague San Francisco 49ers as Detroit Lions Look to Maintain Winning Streak

Game time: December 30, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET

Venue: Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, CA

Article updated Dec 28, 7:30 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In the upcoming Monday Night Football game, the Detroit Lions, coming off a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears, are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers, who lost 29-17 to

Game outlook

In the upcoming Monday Night Football game, the Detroit Lions, coming off a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears, are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers, who lost 29-17 to the Miami Dolphins in their previous matchup. The 49ers hold a historical advantage in the series, winning 11 of the last 12 meetings. The Lions are favored to win with an opening line of -3, currently sitting at -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lions -190 | 49ers +165

Spread: Lions -3.5 (-110) | 49ers +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 66%.

Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions bounced back from their loss to Buffalo by defeating Chicago on the road in their previous game. The Lions improved their record to 13-2 and hold the top spot in the NFC North, tied with the Vikings but owning the head-to-head tiebreaker. They also currently hold the top seed in the NFC playoff picture. In their game against Chicago, the Lions dominated with a strong offensive performance, leading 27-14 at halftime and ending with a 475-382 advantage in total offense. Quarterback Jared Goff has had a successful season, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 33 touchdowns. The Lions also signed Teddy Bridgewater to provide backup support. Running back David Montgomery is expected to miss the upcoming game due to a knee injury. The Lions have a strong lineup of versatile pass catchers, with Amon-Ra St. Brown leading the team in catches and touchdowns. For those looking to maximize profits, it's recommended to choose the Best Pro Football Handicappers. Detroit is currently ranked 1 in offense and 7 in defense, with a record of 13-2 this season.

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San Francisco 49ers Analysis

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their fifth loss in their last six games, falling to the Miami Dolphins on the road. With a 6-9 record, they are currently at the bottom of the NFC West and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Despite a close game against Miami, the 49ers were unable to secure a win, finishing with a 19-17 loss. San Francisco's offense ranks 7th in passing and 11th in rushing, averaging 22.1 points per game. Quarterback Brock Purdy has thrown for 3,487 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. The 49ers have several key players on their injury report, including guards Aaron Banks and Spencer Burford, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and defensive end Robert Beal Jr. Keep an eye on their status for the next game. The 49ers have a power ranking of 19 and rank 16th in offense, scoring an average of 22.43 points per game. Their defense ranks 17th, giving up an average of 22.86 points per game. In their last three matchups against the Detroit Lions, San Francisco has gone 3-0.

Injuries Plague San Francisco 49ers as Detroit Lions Look to Maintain Winning Streak

The San Francisco 49ers, despite being out of playoff contention, are facing injuries to key players as they prepare for the final two weeks of the season. With top running backs sidelined and Guerendo's recent absence from play, the team's lineup is facing challenges. On the other hand, the Detroit Lions have shown resilience after a loss to Buffalo, securing a convincing win against the Bears. With an upcoming match against the Vikings in week 18, Detroit has a lot at stake as they compete for the top spot in the NFC North and home-field advantage in the playoffs. It is expected that Detroit will maintain their winning streak by defeating the 49ers, building momentum for the crucial upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Lions vs 49ers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Lions vs 49ers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Lions-158 → -218Moved
  • Moneyline · San Francisco 49ers+132 → +188Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Lions-3 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · San Francisco 49ers+3 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over51.5 (-110) → 50.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under51.5 (-110) → 50.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Lions
13-2 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Francisco 49ers
6-9 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-29T00:30:41.714Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Detroit Lions bounced back from their loss to Buffalo by defeating Chicago on the road in their previous game. The Lions improved their record to 13-2 and hold the top spot in the NFC North, tied with the Vikings but owning the head-to-head tiebreaker. They also currently hold the top seed in the NFC playoff picture. In their game against Chicago, the Lions dominated with a strong offensive performance, leading 27-14 at halftime and ending with a 475-382 advantage in total offense. Quarterback Jared Goff has had a successful season, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 33 touchdowns. The Lions also signed Teddy Bridgewater to provide backup support. Running back David Montgomery is expected to miss the upcoming game due to a knee injury. The Lions have a strong lineup of versatile pass catchers, with Amon-Ra St. Brown leading the team in catches and touchdowns. For those looking to maximize profits, it's recommended to choose the Best Pro Football Handicappers. Detroit is currently ranked 1 in offense and 7 in defense, with a record of 13-2 this season.

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their fifth loss in their last six games, falling to the Miami Dolphins on the road. With a 6-9 record, they are currently at the bottom of the NFC West and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Despite a close game against Miami, the 49ers were unable to secure a win, finishing with a 19-17 loss. San Francisco's offense ranks 7th in passing and 11th in rushing, averaging 22.1 points per game. Quarterback Brock Purdy has thrown for 3,487 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. The 49ers have several key players on their injury report, including guards Aaron Banks and Spencer Burford, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and defensive end Robert Beal Jr. Keep an eye on their status for the next game. The 49ers have a power ranking of 19 and rank 16th in offense, scoring an average of 22.43 points per game. Their defense ranks 17th, giving up an average of 22.86 points per game. In their last three matchups against the Detroit Lions, San Francisco has gone 3-0.

The San Francisco 49ers, despite being out of playoff contention, are facing injuries to key players as they prepare for the final two weeks of the season. With top running backs sidelined and Guerendo's recent absence from play, the team's lineup is facing challenges. On the other hand, the Detroit Lions have shown resilience after a loss to Buffalo, securing a convincing win against the Bears. With an upcoming match against the Vikings in week 18, Detroit has a lot at stake as they compete for the top spot in the NFC North and home-field advantage in the playoffs. It is expected that Detroit will maintain their winning streak by defeating the 49ers, building momentum for the crucial upcoming game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-28Detroit Lions 31 · San Francisco 49ers 34
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Lions defeated San Francisco 49ers 40-34

Detroit Lions defeated San Francisco 49ers 40-34 on December 30, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. Detroit Lions' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 18-7. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Lions -3.5 (-110) spread, Detroit Lions covered, while the 74 combined points finished over the recorded total of 50.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

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  • MtgoldsteinSpread · San Francisco 49ers +3.5 (-110)Loss
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