In this article we will formulate a 49ers vs Seahawks prediction for this NFL game on Saturday, January 3rd at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 18 matchup.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Preview
The San Francisco 49ers are 12-4 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 42-38 in their last game. San Francisco trailed 7-0 in the first quarter, but they led 28-21 at halftime and 42-38 late in the fourth, but needed a red zone stop to seal the victory. The 49ers out gained Chicago by a total of 496-440, went 7-10 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Brock Purdy went 24-33 for 303 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Christian McCaffrey rushed 23 times for 140 yards and one score. Ricky Pearsall led the receivers with five catches for 85 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, San Francisco defeated the Colts by a score of 48-27 and the Titans by a score of 37-24. The 49ers have won six games in a row and they are currently second in the NFC West standings. San Francisco has scored 27.1 points per game with 252.3 passing yards and 110.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.4 points against per game this season. Brock Purdy has thrown for 2,040 yards, 20 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Christian McCaffrey has rushed for 1,179 yards and 10 scores on 303 carries this season. McCaffrey has also led the receivers with 96 receptions for 890 yards and seven scores.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks are 13-3 this year after they defeated Carolina by a score of 27-10 in their last game. Seattle was tied at three at halftime, but they scored 24 points in the second half to pull away with the lopsided win. The Seahawks out gained Carolina by a total of 288-139, went 9-16 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Sam Darnold went 18-27 for 147 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Zach Charbonnet rushed 18 times for 110 yards and two scores. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the receivers with nine catches for 72 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Rams by a score of 38-37 and the Colts by a score of 18-16. The Seahawks have won six games in a row and they are currently first in the NFC West standings. Seattle has scored 29.4 points per game with 231.0 passing yards and 119.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.1 points against per game this season. Sam Darnold has thrown for 3,850 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions, while Kenneth Walker III has rushed for 930 yards and five scores on 205 carries this year.
Why the San Francisco 49ers will win
- The 49ers have won each of their last six games without Brandon Aiyuk.
- The Seahawks have lost three of their last four games at Levi’s Stadium.
- The Seahawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six January games as favorites against NFC West opponents.
- The 49ers have covered the spread in five of their last six January games as underdogs against NFC West opponents.
- The 49ers have won the first quarter in 12 of their last 13 home games following a home win.
- The 49ers have won the first half in each of their last six games.
- The 49ers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight games against the Seahawks.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the 49ers’ last eight January games against NFC West opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Seahawks’ last eight games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven games between NFC West teams have gone OVER the total points line.
San Francisco 49ers Player Prop Facts
- Jauan Jennings has scored at least one touchdown in each of the 49ers’ last six games following a win.
- Brock Purdy has recorded 244+ passing yards in 12 of his last 15 home appearances against NFC opponents.
- Brock Purdy has recorded 23+ completions in four of the 49ers’ last five games.
- Kendrick Bourne has recorded 16+ receiving yards in each of his last nine appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC West opponents.
- Brian Robinson has recorded 24+ rushing yards in each of his last 10 appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Kendrick Bourne has recorded 19+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog following a win.
- Heading into Week 18, Brock Purdy has recorded the equal-most passing touchdowns in a single game this season (5 vs Colts, Week 16).
Seattle Seahawks Player Prop Facts
- Zach Charbonnet has scored at least one touchdown in six of the Seahawks’ last seven games played as favorites on the West Coast.
- Zach Charbonnet has recorded 12+ receiving yards in six of the Seahawks’ last seven games as road favorites against NFC opponents.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 244+ passing yards in five of the Seahawks’ last six road games.
- Kenneth Walker III has recorded 67+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances with the Seahawks as favorites against NFC West opponents.
- Kenneth Walker III has recorded 64+ rushing yards in each of his last seven appearances with the Seahawks as favorites against NFC West opponents.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 22+ completions in three of his last four road appearances against NFC West opponents.
- Heading into Week 18, Jason Myers ranks 1st in the NFL in made field goals (39) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 18, the 49ers rank 32nd in the NFL in sacks (18.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 18, the 49ers rank 32nd in the NFL in total punt yards (1738) this season.
- Seahawks – two different players have recorded 80+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 18.
- Seahawks – two different players have recorded 90+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 18.
49ers vs Seahawks Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with lengthy winning streaks and both have had a great season, but the winner of this game will win the NFC West crown. San Francisco will have the home field advantage and they have scored at least 37 points in three straight. Seattle is 7-1 on the road this year and their defense has allowed 16 points or fewer in four of their last five. These two teams are very evenly matched, but Seattle was very fortunate to escape with wins against Indianapolis and the Rams, and I think that luck runs out here. The Seahawks are also dealing with injuries to their tackles, so give me the 49ers here.
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