Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - NFC Championship Game [2024]

The San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions are scheduled to meet in the NFC Championship Game of the NFL Playoffs at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, with kickoff at 6:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Sunday's Lions vs. 49ers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Lions vs. 49ers Prediction: Model Anticipates Lions To Cover +7 Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Sunday's NFL matchup between the Lions and 49ers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NFL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the 49ers a 69% chance of defeating the Lions, and our predicted final score has the 49ers winning 28-22.

According to our model, the Lions (+7) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 51.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Lions vs. 49ers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lions	49ers
Spread	+7 (+100)	-7 (-112)
Moneyline	+290	-325
Total	o51.5 (-114)	u51.5 (-105)

• The 49ers are currently -7 favorites against the Lions, with -112 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lions (+7) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +100.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the 49ers at -325. That means you can risk $325 to win $100 for a total payout of $425 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lions at +290, where you can put down $100 to profit $290, earning a total payout of $390 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 51.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -114, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

Lions vs. 49ers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Lions +7	+100 🔥
Moneyline	Lions	+290 🔥
Total	Under 51.5	-105

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While the 49ers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Lions moneyline is the best option because of the 5.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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Lions vs. 49ers TD Scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Lions vs. 49ers?

According to our model, San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey is most likely to score the first touchdown in Lions vs. 49ers.

Our projections give McCaffrey a 19.8% chance of scoring the first TD at Levi's Stadium, while the 49ers RB is a 73.8% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	First TD Probability
Jahmyr Gibbs	9.3%
Amon-Ra St. Brown	7.3%
David Montgomery	7.1%
Sam LaPorta	6.8%
Jameson Williams	4.8%

San Francisco 49ers

Player	First TD Probability
Christian McCaffrey	19.8%
Deebo Samuel	9.5%
Brandon Aiyuk	8.7%
George Kittle	7.5%
Jauan Jennings	3.0%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Jahmyr Gibbs	44.4%
Amon-Ra St. Brown	37.3%
David Montgomery	36.5%
Sam LaPorta	34.2%
Jameson Williams	25.3%

San Francisco 49ers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Christian McCaffrey	73.8%
Deebo Samuel	45.2%
Brandon Aiyuk	41.2%
George Kittle	36.7%
Jauan Jennings	16.6%

Lions vs 49ers Player Props

Here, you will find detailed projections for all of the key offensive players from the Lions and 49ers, including passing, rushing and receiving yards.

Lions vs. 49ers Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 244 passing yards, while the 49ers' Brock Purdy is expected to throw for a whopping 310 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Jared Goff (DET)	244 yds
Brock Purdy (SF)	310 yds

Lions Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
David Montgomery	54 yds
Jahmyr Gibbs	45 yds
Craig Reynolds	7 yds

49ers Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Christian McCaffrey	101 yds
Deebo Samuel	12 yds
Brock Purdy	11 yds

Lions Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown	87 yds
Sam LaPorta	48 yds
Jameson Williams	31 yds
Josh Reynolds	27 yds
Jahmyr Gibbs	17 yds

49ers Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Brandon Aiyuk	73 yds
George Kittle	62 yds
Deebo Samuel	61 yds
Christian McCaffrey	41 yds
Jauan Jennings	27 yds

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Lions vs. 49ers on Sunday January 28, 2024.

Lions vs. 49ers Game Information

Sunday's action between the 49ers and Lions at Levi's Stadium is scheduled to commence at 6:30PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers
• Date: Sunday January 28, 2024
• Time: 6:30PM ET / 3:30PM PT
• Venue: Levi's Stadium

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Conclusion

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