With both teams in playoff positioning and the Washington Commanders needing every win they can get, there are sure to be plenty of Commanders vs 49ers betting tickets placed this weekend. If you want to be on the right side of your bets, we have picks and analyses below.
Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers
Matchup Info
- Date: Saturday, December 24, 2022
- Time: 4:05 p.m.
- Venue: Levi’s Stadium
- Location: San Francisco, California
- How to Watch: CBS
This game sees two teams currently sitting in playoff position in the NFC with two completely different narratives entering the game.
The San Francisco 49ers have secured their playoff spot, while the Commanders are in jeopardy of losing theirs. Washington needs a win and may be playing the last team anyone wants to face in the NFL.
Washington Commanders Performance Recap and Analysis
The Commanders are coming off a week 15 loss to the division rivals New York Giants 20-12 at home. Washington now sits at the bottom of the NFC East in the NFL standings at 7-6-1, barely holding on to their playoff spot with their tie earlier in the month, with the Giants being the difference maker.
Commanders’ Expectations for a Better Play
The Commanders need to play better so that they can stay in the playoff picture.
That is going to have to start with their 3rd Down offense, which was 1/10 last week after going 3/14 in the game before.
Their 3rd Down conversion rate is currently 34.22% which is the 5th worst in the league when looking at NFL team stats.
Commanders’ Solid Offense
Defensively the team is solid, allowing 19.7 points a game which is the 9th best in the league, and only 308.9 yards which is the 4th best.
If the offense can start to string drives together and get some more points on the board, their defense will be able to carry them the rest of the way.
Key Injuries
Chase Young is listed as questionable on the NFL injury report. 2nd overall pick from 2020 would be a loss for this defensive front.
Betting Trends to Know
The Commanders travel well, as they are 4-2 on the road this season.
San Francisco 49ers Performance Recap and Analysis
The San Francisco 49ers schedule has come with its fair amount of hurdles, and yet they sit on top of the NFC West at 10-4, entering Week 16 on a 7-game win streak and as a real super bowl contender.
After injuries to two of their starting QBs, they now find themselves with this year’s Mr. Irrelevant Brock
Purdy, who has stepped in and played great, putting up better NFL player stats than anyone could’ve imagined having thrown for 612 yards for six TDs in the past three games.
49rs Defense
The good news for San Francisco is that their defense does its part to relieve any pressures from their rookie QB, having cemented itself as the best in the league.
They currently lead the league in both points and yards allowed per game.
If defense championships have the 10th-best scoring offense must not hurt the cause either. The 49ers look like a well-oiled machine and are a tough test for anyone, regardless of who is under center.
Key Injuries
Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy are both limited in practice early in the week and are currently listed as questionable. I expect both of them to play, but they’re two names to keep an eye on.
Betting Trends to Know
The 49ers don’t lose at home, currently holding a 6-1 record when defending their home field.
Commanders vs. 49ers Odds
The Washington Commanders odds currently have them as underdogs sitting +7 against the spread with a money line of +280. The 49ers’ money line sits at -340, and the point total is 38.5.
Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Picks
- Moneyline
These odds are rather large. I can see it padding your large NFL picks and parlays for better odds. The odds are fitting, as this is one of the more lop-sided NFL matchups this week.
I don’t see Washington maintaining their playoff position by the end of the season, and San Francisco just looks unbeatable playing incredibly dominant and consistent football.
NFL Pick: 49rs (-340)
- Over/Under
Both of these teams’ strengths are their defenses. I don’t expect Washington to find any TDs against this dominant San Francisco D. The under is definitely one of my favorite Commanders vs 49ers betting picks.
NFL Pick: Under 38.5 (-110)
- Spread
I just don’t see ways for Washington to keep up. Listen, I like Heinicke as much as any other fan.
He has a great story, but this offense is still bottom of the barrel, and they’re going against the cream of the crop. I have the 49ers covering this one easily.
NFL Pick: 49rs -7 (-110)
Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers Score Prediction
I made my Commanders vs 49ers betting picks around my score prediction of the 49ers getting this one done 17-9 in this defensive battle.
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