Will the struggling Vikings play to yet another one-score final on Monday night and cover the spread versus the 49ers? Or will San Francisco take care of business as a road favorite? Check out betting odds, trends and our 49ers vs. Vikings prediction ahead of tonight’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
473 San Francisco 49ers (-6.5) at 474 Minnesota Vikings (+6.5); o/u 43
8:15 p.m. ET, Monday, October 23, 2023
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
TV: ABC/ESPN
49ers vs. Vikings Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 60% of public bettors are currently backing the 49ers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
San Francisco 49ers DFS Spin
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports 49ers WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) could be out until after the team’s Week 9 bye. Samuel is reportedly dealing with a hairline fracture in his shoulder, which could hold him out of the lineup until after the team’s Week 9 bye. The team has not elected to place him on injured reserve, indicating that they believe the injury will not require a full five weeks to heal (four games plus the bye). Expect a slight bump in snaps for Jauan Jennings and a potential meaningful jump for Ray-Ray McCloud. McCloud saw a massive 71 percent of the team’s offensive snaps in Week 6 after Samuel departed with injury.
Minnesota Vikings DFS Spin
T.J. Hockenson caught 6-of-8 targets for 50 yards in the Vikings’ Week 6 win over the Bears. Hockenson was the Vikings’ most targeted pass-catcher in the team’s Week 6 victory. He had an early drop, but got going on the last drive of the first half, making a 21-yard reception to set up a touchdown later. Hockenson’s usage continues to be predominantly short-yardage with a deep throw or two sprinkled in. The Vikings’ pass volume propels him squarely into TE1 territory for Week 7 against the 49ers.
49ers vs. Vikings Betting Trends
San Francisco is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Minnesota is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco
49ers vs. Vikings Prediction:
The losses continue to pile up for the Vikings but these fools also play in a lot of tight games. In fact, all six of their games this season have been decided by one score, which is tied for their most consecutive one-score games to start a season. With Christian McCaffrey banged up and Deebo Samuel out, the 49ers’ high-powered offense will not be at full strength. I do expect the Niners to rebound from their loss to the Browns last week, but this is a tougher spot than people think. To travel to Cleveland, then back to the Bay Area, then back to the Midwest to play a primetime spot without their full complement of weapons won’t be as easy as people think.
49ers vs. Vikings NFL Prediction: MINNESOTA VIKINGS +6.5
