2012 NFL Preseason Week 1 49ers vs. Vikings Picks & Predictions
By ATSSportsline.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (ATS Consultants) - This is the first game for both teams in the preseason. The Minnesota Vikings meet San Francisco from Candlestick Park in San Francisco at 9pmET. These two teams will also face each in Game 3 of the regular season so don't expect a lot of trickery in Game 1 of preseason.
Odds: The oddsmakers have installed the Niners as a 2.5-point favorite. The total is 34 in most book.
Line Movement: San Francisco opened as a 4-point favorite and moved down to 2.5 at most books. The total started at 33 and moved to 34 in most books.
Public Betting: Of the wagers that have currently placed on tonight’s game, 70% of the NFL betting public favors the 49ers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most updated public betting numbers.
NFL FREE PICK: San Francisco over Minnesota. Recent NFL trends include: San Francisco is 11-3 ATS L14 in preseason and is 3-7 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points. Minnesota is 10-3 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. Minnesota will be without star RB Adrian Peterson (knee), who is attempting to come back by the first game. That means a lot of Toby Gerhart and Christian Ponder. That's good news for San Francisco's defense, led by LB Patrick Willis. The Niners are trying to implement Mario Manningham and Randy Moss into the offense. The Niners will score enough to cover this line with ease.
2012 NFL PRESEASON WEEK 1 FREE PICK: 49ERS -2.5
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