The San Francisco 49ers (12-4) will aim to extend their nine-game winning run in a Week 18 clash with the Arizona Cardinals (4-12). The 49ers, listed at on the spread, serve as host on January 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM ET on FOX against the Cardinals, on the moneyline to win. The contest’s total is currently listed at .
This article references odds current as of January 8, 2023 at 4:48 PM ET. See all the latest odds for this outing in the table below and click here to claim your free sports bet (up to $1,001) at Caesars!
49ers Vs Cardinals Odds
Computer Pick
| ATS pick | Over/Under pick |
|---|---|
| 49ers (-14.5) | Over (40) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Rankings
| 49ers | Cardinals | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.8 (6) | 20.4 (21) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 16.5 (2) | 25.7 (28) |
| Off. Yards per Play (Rank) | 6.0 (4) | 4.8 (29) |
| Def. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.0 (3) | 5.5 (20) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 17 (3) | 21 (14) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 26 (5) | 20 (16) |
49ers Betting Insights
- Against the spread, the 49ers are 10-6-0 this year.
- There have been eight 49ers games (out of 16) that hit the over this season.
- The 49ers and their opponent have broken the 40-point mark nine times this year.
- The total for this game is 40, 2.4 points fewer than the average total in San Francisco games thus far this season.
Cardinals Betting Insights
- The Cardinals have eight wins in 16 contests against the spread this year.
- There have been seven Cardinals games (out of 16) that hit the over this year.
- Arizona games have gone over 40 points on 10 occasions this year.
- This season, Cardinals games have resulted in an average scoring total of 45.8, which is 5.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
49ers Players to Watch
- Brock Purdy has compiled 1,196 yards (149.5 ypg) on 99-of-150 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Christian McCaffrey has carried the ball 234 times for a team-high 1,094 yards (68.4 per game) with eight scores. He has also caught 82 passes for 707 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
- Jordan Mason has collected 230 yards on 35 carries, scoring one time.
- Brandon Aiyuk’s 956 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 108 times and has registered 74 receptions and eight touchdowns.
- George Kittle has caught 56 passes while averaging 52.6 yards per game and scoring nine touchdowns.
- Nick Bosa has 17.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 17.0 TFL and 47 tackles.
- Fred Warner, San Francisco’s leading tackler, has 126 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Talanoa Hufanga has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 91 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, and nine passes defended to his name.
Cardinals Players to Watch
- Trace McSorley has been a dual threat for Arizona this season. He has 383 passing yards (76.6 per game) while completing 52.7% of his passes. On the ground, he’s compiled 48 yards (9.6 ypg) on 12 carries.
- Keaontay Ingram has carried the ball 24 times for 55 yards, with one touchdown.
- Marquise Brown’s 702 receiving yards (63.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 66 catches on 103 targets with three touchdowns.
- Greg Dortch has 48 receptions (on 60 targets) for a total of 437 yards (29.1 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Trey McBride has racked up 224 reciving yards (14.9 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- J.J. Watt paces the team with 10.5 sacks, and also has 15.0 TFL and 34 tackles.
- Arizona’s tackle leader, Jalen Thompson, has 101 tackles and one interception this year.
- Isaiah Simmons leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 90 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and seven passes defended.
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