The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks both come into Thursday night’s matchup following disappointing losses in Week 5 where they were seven-point home favorites.
The 49ers are dealing with a tough loss against the Arizona Cardinals after blowing a 13-point lead, while the Seahawks were outplayed by the New York Giants from start to finish.
Seattle is now a 3.5-point underdog at home against the 49ers, and after their recent performance and injuries, it’s hard to trust a Seahawks bounce-back.
Despite the 49ers’ 1-3 record, they have performed better than the Seahawks in offensive and defensive expected points added per play in recent games. Seattle’s defense has been struggling, giving up big games to quarterbacks like Jared Goff and Daniel Jones.
With key players returning from injury for the 49ers, and Seattle dealing with defensive injuries, the odds favor San Francisco in this game.
Prince’s Pick: 49ers -3.5
Player Prop Bets:
Geno Smith over 13.5 rushing yards
Geno Smith has shown significant improvement in his rushing stats this season, already nearing his total from last year. With a good average and strong performances on the ground, he is likely to exceed 13.5 rushing yards in this game.
Zach Charbonnet over 29.5 rushing + receiving yards
Zach Charbonnet has consistently surpassed this combined yards total in every game this season, showing versatility in both rushing and receiving. With Seattle expected to play catch-up, Charbonnet should have opportunities to contribute in the passing game.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba under 47.5 receiving yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has struggled to reach high receiving yardage in recent games, facing tough competition for catches. With other strong receiving options on his team, it’s unlikely he will exceed 47.5 receiving yards in this matchup.
Deebo Samuel over 55.5 receiving yards
Despite a slow start in his last game, Deebo Samuel is expected to bounce back, especially against a weakened Seahawks secondary. With his history of performing well against Seattle, he is likely to surpass 55.5 receiving yards.
Prince’s Parlay: +900 odds (BetMGM)
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