Best Bet
San Francisco 49ers to win at $2.34. The 49ers are unbeaten and scoring 30.5 points a game, but they are underdogs because Seattle beat them 41-6 in the playoffs in January. We think this season’s form matters more. This is a medium-strength bet because Lumen Field is a tough place to win.
The reasoning
San Francisco have been the better team through four weeks. They are 4-0 and are scoring more than 30 points a game. Seattle’s defence has been excellent, but its running game has been poor, so the Seahawks may find it hard to control the game.
The January playoff result is still affecting this market. Seattle won by 35 on the way to the title, but that was last season, and this game is unlikely to be that one-sided. Most projections we have seen have Seattle winning by one to three points, so the 49ers do not need much to go right.
The line is 2.5 to 3.5 points for Seattle. At $2.34, the 49ers head to head is a better price than taking the start.
Main danger: Seattle are the champions, and their defence is the best unit in this game. If they slow down the 49ers attack, home field could decide it. Check the injury reports on Saturday morning our time.
Same Game Multi (SGM)
SGM (3 legs):
- San Francisco 49ers to win - unbeaten, with the best attack in this game.
- San Francisco 49ers 24+ points - they are averaging 30.5 a game.
- Over 47.5 total points - with the 49ers scoring 30-plus a game, some projections have this at 49 points.
Combined price: $6.80
How we’d play it
- Main bet: 49ers head to head at $2.34.
- Safer option: 49ers +2.5 at $1.90 if you want cover for a narrow loss.
- SGM: Small stake only. Seattle’s defence makes the over the riskiest leg.
- Kick-off is 7:25am AEDT on Monday at Lumen Field.
