In an interesting Thursday night showdown, the San Francisco 49ers (2-3) will head to Lumen Field to face the Seattle Seahawks (3-2) in Week 6 of the NFL. Both teams are eager to move on from their previous defeats, with the 49ers losing to Arizona and the Seahawks losing to the New York Giants. The fans have something to look forward to on Thursday evening, with a game of enormous importance that will be aired across AMZN. While this becomes an interesting matchup, our premium picks are ready to explore further opportunities, drawing on forms’ tendencies and past relations.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks 10/10/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Lumen Field |
| TV: | AMZN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
San Francisco 49ers (2-3) vs. Seattle Seahawks (3-2)
The San Francisco 49ers have started on a rough patch, losing rushing games but showing some hope. Jordan Mason, for one, is worth noticing with 536 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns in 5 games since his first touch. Contributors like wide receiver Jauan Jennings accomplish more than the statistical averages with 377 yards and 3 touchdowns. Yet, they haven’t been enough to guarantee success, as in a bitter recent defeat to Arizona 23-24, emphasizing how much more they collectively have to give.
On the other hand, the Seattle Seahawks have used their home field support in all their games. Looking at the record at Lumen Field, it can be seen that this strategy has been successful. Although he has played in only three games, key player Kenneth Walker III has already made a mark with 202 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver DK Metcalf continues to be the main target, collecting 421 yards in receiving. Their last game is a stark contrast with their previous performance as they lost against the New York Giants with a score of 20-29, and there are some factors that they would be looking to improve on going into their next games.
Brock Purdy QB vs. Geno Smith QB
Brock Purdy of the 49ers has been putting decent numbers, with a 65.6% completion rate and six passing touchdowns. On the surface, however, his 95.3 passer rating and susceptibility to taking the sack, which has been 12 on the season, reveals some imperfections in the 49ers offensive line. Purdy’s ability to deal with pressure exerted by Seattle’s furious heroes will determine the flow of the match.
On the other hand, Geno Smith’s season has recorded a significant improvement in achieving throw completions at a percentage of 71.9% and also better yardage outputs per game. On the bright side for Smith, who has taken a few of those chances in the past due to the presence of Metcalf and other deep threats, the tides eventually turned in favor of Seattle. How well and quickly he responds to pressure and how well he can throw the ball on the critical plays will have a lot to say on the offensive effectiveness of the Seahawks.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: San Francisco 49ers -5.5 (-120), Total Odds: 47
The current betting odds lean towards the 49ers as favorites with a -5.5 point spread, despite their uneven performances. The total over 47 points reflects expectations for a high-scoring affair, considering both teams have trends favoring the OVER in recent games.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco’s betting trends reveal a team struggling to cover the spread with a 2-7 ATS record in their last nine games. However, their dominance over Seattle in recent matchups and their ability to score, as seen in five of their last seven games going OVER, suggest potential in overcoming the odds.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends
Seattle also has a difficult betting profile, going 1-5-1 ATS over their last seven games. However, their efforts at home lead to a better SU record and a trend toward high-scoring games hints at their ability to win or at least manage to meet the spread.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks 10/10/24 Betting Picks
Considering the historical edge and the current momentum, my final thoughts make me favor the 49ers to cover the spread given the offensive strength of the team and the present run against the Seahawks. But given the record at home and the scoring capability of the Seahawks, it is also safe to play the OVER on total points.
For those looking for NFL tips and advice, the OVER on total points comes across as a useful bet since both teams have been in the scoring business of late. Other wagers on individual player performances like Jordan Mason’s rushing yards could also provide where to place the bets as the game promises to be an exciting one.