Chicago Bears (4-8) vs. San Francisco 49ers (5-7)
December 8, 2024 4:25 pm EDT
The Line: San Francisco 49ers -3.5; Over/Under: +48
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The Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers meet Sunday in NFL action from Levi’s Stadium. Here’s a San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best 49ers vs Bears pick.
Chicago Bears Betting Preview
The Bears have had quite the nightmarish season so far. Chicago started out pretty well with a 4-2 run featuring losses to only the Texans and Colts. Since their bye, the Bears have lost to the Commanders, Cardinals, Patriots, Packers, Vikings, and Lions, though.
In the Lions game last Thursday, the Bears came back from a 16-0 halftime deficit and scored 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. A late breakdown left Chicago with a 23-20 loss, however. Caleb Williams threw for 256 yards and three scores in the defeat.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Preview
Over on the 49ers’ side, they went into their bye week with a 4-4 record featuring losses to the Vikings, Rams, Cardinals, and Chiefs. Since then it’s been a win over the Buccaneers before losses to the Seahawks, Packers, and Bills.
On Sunday versus Buffalo, the 49ers played in snowy, cold conditions. San Francisco gave up points in every quarter during a 35-10 loss. Brock Purdy threw for just 94 yards, while Jordan Mason had 13 totes for 78 yards as lead rusher.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bears’ last eight road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 49ers’ last five games as favorites following a loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Three of the last four Sunday games at Levi’s Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Francisco 49ers Player Prop Facts
- Deebo Samuel has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last six December appearances against NFC opponents.
- Brock Purdy has recorded 220+ passing yards in each of the 49ers’ last 11 games as favorites following a loss.
- Christian McCaffrey has scored two touchdowns in each of his three previous appearances with the 49ers as favorites against NFC North opponents.
- George Kittle has recorded 45+ receiving yards in each of his last eight Sunday regular season home appearances.
- Deebo Samuel has recorded 54+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 10 December appearances with the 49ers as favorites.
- Christian McCaffrey has recorded 78+ rushing yards in each of his last nine appearances on the West Coast.
- Brock Purdy has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of the 49ers’ last seven December games against NFC opponents.
- Brock Purdy has recorded 20+ completions in each of the 49ers’ last four games as favorites against NFC North opponents.
- Heading into Week 14, Jauan Jennings has recorded the equal-most receiving touchdowns in a single game this season (3 vs Rams, Week 3).
Chicago Bears Player Prop Facts
- Keenan Allen has scored at least one touchdown in three of his last four December appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Keenan Allen has recorded 78+ receiving yards in each of his last nine appearances with his team as an underdog in California.
- D’Andre Swift has recorded 65+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 11 appearances against NFC opponents.
- D’Andre Swift has recorded 51+ rushing yards in seven of the Bears’ last eight Sunday games.
- Kevin Byard is just one away from 30 career interceptions.
San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears Prediction
I’ll take a stab at the Bears here, but I’m probably staying away. Chicago mustered just 301 total yards (223 passing) and 17 first downs in their Thanksgiving loss to the Lions, giving up 405 yards (211 passing) on the other side. A blundered closing sequence left the Bears without a chance to tie, and it was a microcosm of their entire season. That said, Chicago has been within three points in four of the six games during their current losing stretch.
As for San Francisco, they likely would have looked better against the Bills if the snowy weather hadn’t been a factor. Still, the 49ers have been at 17 points or below in three straight. They’ve also allowed 73 combined points in the last pair. Chicago should have some opportunities here; the question is whether or not the Bears will botch those chances.
