49ers vs. Lions: NFL Playoffs Predictions, Betting Trends and Stats

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 22, 2024

The Detroit Lions (12-5) hit the road in a playoff matchup against the San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Levi’s Stadium in the NFC Championship game on January 28 at 6:30 PM ET.

The 49ers are 7.5-point favorites in their matchup with the Lions. The total is 51.5 points.

The betting insights in the article below use the latest odds as of January 27, 2024 at 12:12 AM ET. See below the latest odds for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

49ers Vs Lions Odds

Favorite Spread Over/Under
49ers -7.5 51.5

49ers vs. Lions Predictions

Computer picks for 49ers vs Lions
ATS pick Over/Under pick
49ers (-7.5) Under (51.5)

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Team Stat Rankings

49ers Lions
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 28.9 (3) 27.1 (5)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 17.5 (3) 23.2 (23)
Off. Yards per Play (Rank) 6.6 (1) 5.9 (3)
Def. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.0 (7) 5.5 (24)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 18 (6) 23 (19)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 28 (5) 23 (18)

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49ers Betting Insights

  • The 49ers were 9-8-0 against the spread during the regular season and are 0-1-0 ATS in the playoffs.
  • San Francisco’s ATS record as 7.5-point or bigger favorites is 4-5 in the regular season and playoffs.
  • In the regular season, nine of the 49ers’ 17 games went over the point total. They are zero of one in terms of eclipsing the over/under in the playoffs.
  • The over/under for this game is 51.5 points, 7.5 more than the average point total for San Francisco games in the regular season.

Lions Betting Insights

  • Lions posted a 12-5-0 record against the spread in the regular season, and are 1-1-0 in the playoffs.
  • In the regular season, 11 of the Lions’ 17 games went over the point total, and it’s been one of two in the postseason.
  • Detroit games have gone over 51.5 points on nine occasions in the regular season and playoffs.
  • Games involving the Lions in the regular season averaged 47.2 points per game, a 4.3-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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49ers Players to Watch

  • Brock Purdy has 4,280 passing yards for San Francisco, completing 69.4% of his passes and throwing 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions this season.
  • Christian McCaffrey has carried the ball 272 times for a team-high 1,459 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 14 times. He’s also tacked on 67 catches for 564 yards (35.3 per game) and seven touchdowns via the pass.
  • Elijah Mitchell has piled up 281 yards on 75 carries, scoring two times.
  • Brandon Aiyuk’s team-high 1,342 yards as a receiver have come on 75 receptions (out of 105 targets) with seven touchdowns.
  • George Kittle has put up a 1,020-yard season with six touchdowns, reeling in 65 passes on 90 targets.
  • Deebo Samuel has a total of 892 receiving yards this year, hauling in 60 throws and scoring seven touchdowns.
  • Nick Bosa paces the team with 10.0 sacks, and also has 16.0 TFL and 53 tackles.
  • Fred Warner, San Francisco’s top tackler, has 133 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and four interceptions this year.
  • Charvarius Ward leads the team with five interceptions, while also putting up 72 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 23 passes defended.

Lions Players to Watch

  • Jared Goff has compiled 4,575 yards on 67.3% passing while tossing 30 touchdown passes with 12 interceptions this season.
  • David Montgomery has carried the ball 219 times for 1,015 yards, with 13 touchdowns.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs has racked up 182 carries and totaled 945 yards with 10 touchdowns while also gaining 316 yards through the air with one touchdown.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 1,515 receiving yards (94.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 119 catches on 164 targets with 10 touchdowns.
  • Sam LaPorta has caught 86 passes and compiled 889 receiving yards (52.3 per game) with 10 touchdowns.
  • Josh Reynolds has racked up 608 reciving yards (35.8 ypg) and five touchdowns this season.
  • Aidan Hutchinson has 11.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 14.0 TFL, 51 tackles, and one interception.
  • Alex Anzalone is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 129 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 3.0 sacks.
  • Kerby Joseph leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 80 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 11 passes defended.

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