In Week 7 of Monday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers (5-1) aim to rebound from their inaugural season loss as they face the Minnesota Vikings (2-4).
The Niners are grappling with a multitude of injuries, with Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, and Trent Williams all listed as questionable for this matchup. Meanwhile, the Vikings remain without their star wide receiver, Justin Jefferson.
Taking these factors into consideration, let’s delve into our top NFL betting tips for the San Francisco vs. Minnesota Monday Night Football showdown.
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NFL: 49ers vs Vikings Matchup
The San Francisco 49ers began their season with an impressive five-game winning streak, dominating their opponents.
They secured victories over the Steelers (30-7), Rams (30-23), Giants (30-12), Cardinals (35-16), and Cowboys (42-10).
However, their unbeaten run ended in Week 6 with an unexpected 19-17 loss to the Browns. Despite holding a narrow 10-7 lead in the first half, the 49ers were outscored 12-7 later in the game.
Quarterback Brock Purdy threw for just 125 yards with one touchdown and an interception, while Christian McCaffrey led the rushing attack with 43 yards. Brandon Aiyuk had a strong performance, catching four passes for 76 yards.
On the flip side, the Minnesota Vikings have had a challenging start to the season, suffering losses to the Buccaneers (20-17), Eagles (34-28), and Chargers (28-24).
They managed to secure a win against the Panthers (21-13) but couldn’t maintain momentum, falling to the Chiefs (27-20) in Week 5.
In their recent game against the Bears, the Vikings earned a hard-fought 19-13 victory, holding a 12-6 lead in the first half.
Kirk Cousins led the way with 181 yards and a touchdown, while TJ Hockerson contributed with six receptions for 50 yards, and Alexander Mattison rushed for 44 yards on 18 carries.
49ers vs Vikings Prediction
The San Francisco 49ers have a strong chance of emerging victorious against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 7 for several compelling reasons.
First, while the Vikings might keep the game close, especially at home, Kirk Cousins has struggled in primetime games. This could be a factor that tilts the scales in favour of the 49ers.
Additionally, even if the 49ers are fully healthy for this matchup, it’s challenging to justify a 6.5-point spread on the road, particularly against a Minnesota team that appears better than their record suggests.
What strengthens San Francisco’s case is their notable advantages on both offence and defence. They possess a well-rounded team that can perform exceptionally in crucial moments.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is likely to bounce back from his previous performance against a formidable Browns defence, demonstrating improved efficiency and playmaking ability.
NFL Betting Trends for 49ers vs Vikings
- The road team has won each of the 49ers’ last eight Week 7 games.
- The 49ers have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as favourites against NFC opponents.
- The 49ers have won the first half in each of their last six road games following a road loss.
- The 49ers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six games.
- The Vikings have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have lost the first half in each of their last seven games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four Monday home games.
Best NFL Bets for 49ers vs Vikings
San Francisco 49ers -7.5 @ 2.04
The 49ers struggled offensively in a hard-fought defeat against the Browns last week, racking up only 215 yards and 15 first downs, converting just 3-of-12 third-down attempts.
However, their defence performed admirably, generating two takeaways and limiting the Browns to a 3-of-13 third-down conversion rate.
San Francisco has also kept opponents below 20 points in their last four games and Minnesota may find it hard to keep pace, so don’t expect this one to stay close for too long.
Over 43.5 Points @ 1.83
Now presents an excellent opportunity to bet on the Over given the uncertainty surrounding the availability of key 49ers players.
If Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, and Trent Williams are cleared to play in this game, it’s highly probable that the total points scored will surge to 45 or potentially even higher.
Even if they remain sidelined, the Over still holds appeal because of the numerous offensive weapons at the 49ers’ disposal.
Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle are more than capable of carrying the offensive load while the running game is likely to remain efficient within Kyle Shanahan’s elite offensive scheme, even with Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason in the backfield.
*Odds subject to change.
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