Lions vs 49ers Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets: NFC Championship
Lions vs 49ers Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets: NFC Championship

The Detroit Lions (13-6) visit Levi’s Stadium to take on the San Francisco 49ers (9-9) on Jan. 28. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Santa Clara, CA.

The 49ers are betting favorites in this playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -7 (-105).

The Lions vs. 49ers Over/Under is 51 total points for the game.

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Lions vs. 49ers Prediction

The winning team model predicts the 49ers will win the NFC Championship game with 75.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the 49ers will cover the spread with 82.4% confidence.


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Best Lions Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Lions players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Jahmyr Gibbs has hit the Longest Rush Over in his last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 84% ROI)
  • Jared Goff has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 13 of his last 17 games (+7.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Jared Goff has hit the Passing Yards Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.75 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Jahmyr Gibbs has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.65 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Jahmyr Gibbs has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.60 Units / 52% ROI)

Best 49ers Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for 49ers players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • George Kittle has hit the Longest Reception Over in 8 of his last 9 games at home (+6.90 Units / 66% ROI)
  • George Kittle has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 8 of his last 9 games at home (+6.75 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Christian McCaffrey has hit the Longest Rush Over in 13 of his last 19 games (+5.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Christian McCaffrey has hit the Receptions Over in 7 of his last 9 games at home (+5.75 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Christian McCaffrey has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 13 of his last 19 games (+5.70 Units / 25% ROI)

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for 49ers vs Lions

Player Name Over Under
Josh Reynolds 36.5 -110 36.5 -120
Sam LaPorta 46.5 -115 46.5 -115
Jameson Williams 28.5 -110 28.5 -120
Amon-Ra St. Brown 83.5 -115 83.5 -115
Christian Mccaffrey 37.5 -115 37.5 -115

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for 49ers vs Lions

Player Name Over Under
Jared Goff 1.5 -105 1.5 -125
Brock Purdy 8.5 -120 8.5 -110
David Montgomery 44.5 -115 44.5 -115
Jahmyr Gibbs 45.5 -120 45.5 -110
Christian Mccaffrey 89.5 -115 89.5 -115

  • The Detroit Lions have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 games (+9.00 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The Detroit Lions have hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Lions have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Lions have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Lions have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.45 Units / 34% ROI)

  • The San Francisco 49ers have covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 20 games (+6.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+6.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have covered the 2H Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have scored first in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+4.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+3.65 Units / 16% ROI)

Lions Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Lions went 13-5 (+7.5 Units / 37.69% ROI).

  • Lions are 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.9 Units / 10.01% ROI
  • Lions are 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 27.2% ROI
  • Lions are 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.15 Units / ROI

49ers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the 49ers went 9-8 (+0.3 Units / 1.53% ROI).

  • 49ers are 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units / -2.48% ROI
  • 49ers are 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.01% ROI
  • 49ers are 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -9.6% ROI

Detroit Lions: Keys to the Game vs. the San Francisco 49ers

The Lions are undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .577.

The Lions are 3-2 (.600) when rushing less than 25 times this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .276.

The Lions are undefeated (5-0) after a loss this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .488.

The Lions are undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 30% of third down conversion opportunities this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .652.

San Francisco 49ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Lions

The 49ers are winless (0-5) when scoring less than 22 points this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .253.

The 49ers are winless (0-3) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The 49ers are undefeated (4-0) vs bottom 10 pass offenses this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .641.

The 49ers are 12-5 (.706) when passing for 250 or more yards since the 2022 season — 6th-best in NFL. The Lions have allowed 246.3 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

Additional Matchup Notes for Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers have run successful plays on 55.2% of pass attempts this season — best in NFL. Lions have allowed successful plays on 48.1% of pass attempts this season — 5th-worst in NFL.

  
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