Seattle Seahawks (6-6) vs. San Francisco 49ers (9-3)
Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers 12/10/23 – The 6-6 Seattle Seahawks take on the 9-3 division rival San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, December 10th at Levi’s Stadium. This NFC West showdown has major playoff implications for both teams. As the playoff race heats up, this game is especially significant for bettors and fans looking for free NFL parlay picks.
The Seahawks’ rushing attack has taken a hit since losing Kenneth Walker III, averaging just 76 rushing yards per game over their last three contests. However, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett remain dangerous weapons on the outside for QB Geno Smith. Defensively, Seattle allows the 6th most passing yards, which Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ prolific offense will look to exploit.
San Francisco continues finding ways to win despite a laundry list of injuries. Purdy has provided a steady, efficient presence since taking over for Jimmy Garoppolo. The 49ers boast the league’s best defense in yards and points allowed, dominating opponents with Nick Bosa and crew getting relentless pressure. Christian McCaffrey adds an extra dimension to an already stacked offense.
Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers 12/10/23 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Levi’s Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Geno Smith QB vs. Brock Purdy QB
Geno Smith has orchestrated an impressive revival of both his career and the Seahawks this season. In 12 games played, he’s boasted a 64.4% completion rate with 2918 passing yards, good for 243.2 per contest with 15 touchdowns against 9 picks. Smith has shown the ability to push the ball downfield as well, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt with a long of 73 yards. While he’s taken 27 sacks, Smith has also displayed functional mobility outside the pocket. He comes into this matchup against a merciless 49ers pass rush leading the league’s 6th ranked passing offense by yards per game. Smith will need to continue his efficient play and avoid the back-breaking mistakes that have hindered him in years past.
Rookie Brock Purdy has filled in exceptionally since being thrust into the starting lineup, showing poise and decision-making beyond his years. He has a 70.2% completion percentage over 12 games with 3185 passing yards, 23 touchdowns compared to just 6 interceptions, and an impressive 116.1 quarterback rating. Purdy has also taken excellent care of the football, throwing just one pick across his last four contests while firing multiple touchdowns each game. He hasn’t relied solely on yards after the catch either, with exceptional touch to hit receivers downfield. Purdy averages a whopping 9.6 yards per attempt thanks to the 49ers scheming receivers open combined with his ability to make anticipation throws. He should have no issues continuing his efficient passing against a vulnerable Seahawks secondary.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: San Francisco 49ers -500, Total Odds: 43.5
The 49ers are significant 10.5 point favorites at home. This large spread can be attributed to Levi’s Stadium being an immense home-field advantage, coupled with the fact that San Francisco has won five straight over Seattle. The total opening at 43.5 points shows oddsmakers are expecting a relatively low-scoring, defensive battle.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends
The Seahawks are 1-4 straight up and against the spread over their previous five matchups with the 49ers. Seattle is 1-7 ATS over its last eight road games and has gone under in four of its past five away contests. The Seahawks are 7-3 straight up in their last 10 meetings at San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
The 49ers have covered in 13 of their last 20 games overall and are 12-1 straight up at Levi’s Stadium over the past two seasons. However, San Francisco is just 3-7 SU in its previous 10 home matchups against Seattle. The 49ers are 16-4 against the spread when facing NFC opponents since 2021.
Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers 12/10/23 Betting Picks
The 49ers, with their impressive record and home-field advantage, are the clear favorites. However, the Seahawks have the potential to cover the spread, especially given their history of close games in San Francisco. For top premium tips of the day, this game presents a challenging but intriguing prospect.
In terms of picks, while the 49ers are likely to win, the Seahawks might be a good bet to cover the large spread. The total is a tougher call, but given both teams’ offensive capabilities and recent trends, the over could offer value. Prop bets focusing on individual player performances, especially key skill position players, could be particularly enticing in this matchup.
Free Pick and Prediction: San Francisco 49ers 27, Seattle Seahawks 17