49ers vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 17, 2024
Last updated: Dec 31, 2024, 1:15AM | Published: Dec 24, 2024, 5:00AM
The San Francisco 49ers will face the favoured Detroit Lions in NFL Week 17 action at Levi's Stadium on Tuesday, beginning at 12:15pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the 49ers vs Lions game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's San Francisco vs Detroit NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 63% chance of winning against the 49ers in Week 17 of the NFL season.
49ers vs Lions: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NFL game at Levi's Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: 49ers $2.80, Lions $1.45
- Line: 49ers +3.5 ($1.91), Lions -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the 49ers at $2.80 and the Lions at $1.45.
The 49ers are 3.5-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lions (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 50-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
49ers vs Lions: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Francisco at $2.80 with Bet365
- Line: Lions -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the 49ers to win is our preferred option due to the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
49ers vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for 49ers vs Lions at Levi's Stadium in Week 17 is the Lions winning 26-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the San Francisco vs Detroit game in Week 17, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
49ers vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in 49ers vs Lions? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in 49ers vs Lions.
Gibbs has a 17.3% chance of getting in for six first at Levi's Stadium, while the Lions RB has a 66.8% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
49ers First TD Tips
- Deebo Samuel: 9.6% probability
- George Kittle: 8.9% probability
- Isaac Guerendo: 8.4% probability
- Jauan Jennings: 7.6% probability
- Ricky Pearsall: 3.4% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 17.3% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 10.4% probability
- Jameson Williams: 8.1% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 6.6% probability
- Tim Patrick: 4.3% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
49ers Anytime TD Tips
- Deebo Samuel: 45.0% probability
- Isaac Guerendo: 42.1% probability
- George Kittle: 41.0% probability
- Jauan Jennings: 36.7% probability
- Ricky Pearsall: 18.0% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 66.8% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 47.0% probability
- Jameson Williams: 38.6% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 32.2% probability
- Tim Patrick: 23.0% probability
49ers-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the 49ers' Brock Purdy is projected for 255 passing yards. The Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 249 yards.
49ers Starting QB
- Brock Purdy: 255 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 249 projected passing yards
49ers Rushing Yards
- Isaac Guerendo: 73 projected yards
- Deebo Samuel: 12 projected yards
- Brock Purdy: 11 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 102 projected yards
- Craig Reynolds: 19 projected yards
- Jermar Jefferson: 15 projected yards
49ers Receiving Yards
- George Kittle: 63 projected yards
- Jauan Jennings: 59 projected yards
- Deebo Samuel: 54 projected yards
- Ricky Pearsall: 19 projected yards
- Isaac Guerendo: 16 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 79 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 52 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 49 projected yards
- Tim Patrick: 35 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 26 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the San Francisco vs Detroit game.
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49ers vs Lions: Week 17 Essential Details
The NFL Week 17 match-up between the 49ers and Lions at Levi's Stadium is scheduled to commence at 12:15pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Tuesday 31 December 2024
- Time: 12:15pm AEDT
- Venue: Levi's Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our San Francisco vs Detroit predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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