San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers: Best Odds and Preview for Week 3
The San Francisco 49ers (2-0) are considered favorites (-4) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game against the Green Bay Packers (0-1) on September 26, 2021, starting at 8:20 PM ET. The game has an over/under of 47.5 points.
Best odds for 49ers vs. Packers
Welcome to the BestOdds betting breakdown where we use data from our industry leading partner, Sportradar, to identify performance trends in order to analyze teams’ chances in the upcoming game.
Today, we are looking at the NFL matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers in which the Packers are currently the clear pick among bettors to cover the spread.
49ers Vs. Packers Spread Betting Action
| 49ers | Packers | |
|---|---|---|
| Bet % | 21% | 79% |
| Stake % | 23% | 77% |
San Francisco stats and betting info
Betting trends for San Francisco
- San Francisco put together a 7-9-0 ATS record last year.
- The 49ers covered the spread once last season (1-3 ATS) when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
- San Francisco and its opponents combined to go over the point total eight out of 16 times last season.
| Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pass yards | 270.0 (4320) | 10 |
| Rush yards | 118.1 (1889) | 15 |
| Points scored | 23.5 (376) | 21 |
| Pass yards against | 220.4 (3526) | 4 |
| Rush yards against | 106.4 (1703) | 7 |
| Points allowed | 24.4 (390) | 17 |
Key players for San Francisco
- Jimmy Garoppolo had a passing stat line last season of 1,096 yards with a 67.1% completion rate (94-for-140), seven touchdowns, five interceptions, and an average of 137.0 yards per game.
- JaMycal Hasty churned out 148 rushing yards (18.5 per game) and one touchdown last year.
- Brandon Aiyuk put up 77 rushing yards on six carries (5.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns last year. He also impressed on the receiving end with 60 catches for 748 yards (a team high) and five TDs.
- George Kittle amassed 634 yards on 48 grabs with two touchdowns. He was targeted 63 times, and averaged 63.4 receiving yards per game.
- Deebo Samuel grabbed 33 passes on 44 targets for 391 yards and one touchdown, averaging 32.6 receiving yards per game.
San Francisco injuries
49ers: Tevin Coleman: Out (Knee), Dee Ford: Out (Back), Raheem Mostert: Out (Knee), Ahkello Witherspoon: Questionable (Hamstring), Jimmy Garoppolo: Out (Ankle), George Kittle: Out (Knee), Dre Greenlaw: Out (Quadricep)
Green Bay stats and betting info
Betting trends for Green Bay
- Green Bay covered 10 times in 16 games with a spread last season.
- Green Bay’s games hit the over nine out of 16 times last year.
| Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pass yards | 268.7 (4299) | 11 |
| Rush yards | 132.4 (2118) | 8 |
| Points scored | 31.8 (509) | 1 |
| Pass yards against | 237.1 (3793) | 8 |
| Rush yards against | 112.8 (1805) | 13 |
| Points allowed | 23.1 (369) | 13 |
Key players for Green Bay
- Aaron Rodgers threw for 4,299 yards and 48 touchdowns last season.
- Aaron Jones racked up nine rushing touchdowns on 69.0 yards per game last season. Jones was also efficient in the passing game, tallying 47 catches and two touchdowns over the course of the year.
- Last season A.J. Dillon rushed for 242 yards. He also scored two total touchdowns.
- Davante Adams averaged 85.9 yards on 7.2 receptions per game and racked up 18 receiving touchdowns in 2020.
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling averaged 43.1 receiving yards on 3.9 targets per game in 2020, scoring six touchdowns.
- Robert Tonyan grabbed 52 passes on his way to 586 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns a season ago.
Green Bay injuries
Packers: Elgton Jenkins: Questionable (Back), Darnell Savage: Questionable (Groin), Randy Ramsey: Doubtful (Groin), Davante Adams: Doubtful (Hamstring), Kenny Clark: Questionable (Groin), Josiah Deguara: Doubtful (Ankle)
Pick for 49ers vs. Packers
Our in-depth statistical analysis combined with the betting split data from regulated betting sites points to the Packers being favored to cover the spread against the 49ers.
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