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Something has to give when the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) take a six-game winning streak into a meeting December 25, 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens (11-3), who are on their own four-game win streak.
The 49ers rank ninth in total defense this year (310.1 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 402.6 total yards per game. The Ravens have excelled on both offense and defense this season, ranking fifth-best in total offense (374.1 total yards per game) and second-best in total defense (287.9 total yards allowed per game).
49ers vs. Ravens Picks
The 49ers are projected by Splash Inc. users to both win straight up and also cover the spread against the Ravens on Monday. Right now, 83.9% of users are picking them to win and 100.0% are picking the 49ers to cover the 5.5-point spread.
Game Info: 49ers vs. Ravens
- Game Day: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Santa Clara, California
- Stadium: Levi’s Stadium
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Take a look at some betting trends for San Francisco (-5.5) versus Baltimore on Monday. The over/under is set at 46 points for this game.
Game Trends for 49ers
- So far this season, the 49ers have posted an 8-6-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 5.5 points or more, the 49ers have a 4-5 record against the spread.
- 49ers games with a set total have hit the over seven times this season (50%).
Stats & Insights for 49ers
- The 49ers rank ninth in total defense this year (310.1 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on offense, ranking second-best in the NFL with 402.6 total yards per game.
- The 49ers have been surging on both offense and defense, ranking third-best in scoring offense (30.4 points per game) and second-best in scoring defense (16.7 points allowed per game).
- The 49ers rank 15th in pass defense this year (220.6 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 262.6 passing yards per game.
- The 49ers have been finding success on both offense and defense in the running game, ranking third-best in rushing offense (139.9 rushing yards per game) and third-best in rushing defense (89.4 rushing yards allowed per game).
- The 49ers own the 22nd-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (40.0% third-down conversion rate allowed), and they’ve been more effective on offense, ranking third-best with a 47.9% third-down conversion rate.
- The 49ers rank 11th in yards per play allowed this season (5.3), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 7.0 yards per play.
- The 49ers have forced 25 total turnovers (first in NFL) this season and have turned it over 12 times (first in NFL) for a turnover margin of +13, the best in the league.
Best Players for 49ers
- Brock Purdy: 3,795 PASS YDS / 271.1 YPG / 69.8% / 29 TD / 7 INT
- Christian McCaffrey: 244 CAR / 1,292 YDS / 92.3 YPG / 13 TD / 57 REC / 509 YDS / 36.4 YPG / 7 TD
- Deebo Samuel: 31 CAR / 172 YDS / 14.3 YPG / 5 TD / 49 REC / 787 YDS / 65.6 YPG / 6 TD
- Brandon Aiyuk: 59 REC / 1,090 YDS / 83.8 YPG / 6 TD
- George Kittle: 55 REC / 865 YDS / 61.8 YPG / 6 TD
- Fred Warner: 116 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 4 INT / 9 PD
Game Trends for Ravens
- The Ravens are 9-5-0 against the spread this season.
- Six of the Ravens’ 14 games with a set total have hit the over (42.9%).
Stats & Insights for Ravens
- The Ravens have dominated on both sides of the ball this season, ranking fifth-best in total offense (374.1 total yards per game) and second-best in total defense (287.9 total yards allowed per game).
- Things have been going well for the Ravens on both sides of the ball, as they are putting up 27.4 points per game (fourth-best) and surrendering only 16.1 points per game (best).
- The Ravens are compiling 210.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (20th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 185.7 passing yards per game (seventh-ranked) on defense.
- The Ravens’ rushing attack has been paving the way for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 163.8 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, they are allowing 102.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 10th.
- The Ravens rank eighth in the NFL with a 42.6% third-down conversion rate, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks fifth-best by allowing a 35.4% third-down rate.
- Things have been positive for the Ravens on both sides of the ball, as they are posting 6.0 yards per play (fourth-best) and allowing only 4.8 yards per play (best).
- The Ravens have recorded 21 forced turnovers (12th in NFL) and committed 16 turnovers (eighth in NFL) this season for a +5 turnover margin that ranks eighth in the NFL.
Best Players for Ravens
- Lamar Jackson: 3,105 PASS YDS / 221.8 YPG / 66.3% / 17 TD / 7 INT / 135 CAR / 741 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
- Gus Edwards: 163 CAR / 663 YDS / 47.4 YPG / 11 TD / 11 REC / 141 YDS / 10.1 YPG / 0 TD
- Zay Flowers: 65 REC / 680 YDS / 48.6 YPG / 3 TD
- Odell Beckham Jr.: 32 REC / 519 YDS / 43.3 YPG / 3 TD
- Nelson Agholor: 25 REC / 314 YDS / 24.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Roquan Smith: 142 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 6 PD
