Commanders vs. 49ers Prediction & Odds
The 49ers have already locked up the NFC West but can still improve their playoff seeding in the final three weeks of the regular season, whereas the Commanders are battling for their playoff lives.
Which side offers more value when these teams meet at 4:05 p.m. ET in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
469 Washington Commanders (+6.5) at 470 San Francisco 49ers (-6.5); o/u 37.5
4:05 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 24, 2022
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Commanders vs. 49ers Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% 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.
Washington Commanders DFS Spin
Taylor Heinicke completed 17-of-29 passes for 249 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders’ 20-12, Week 15 loss to the Giants, adding three carries for 33 yards. Heinicke was under duress all night against the aggressive Giants front, losing two fumbles on the night as a result. The first one came early in the second quarter with the team backed up inside their own five, as Kayvon Thibodeaux forced a strip sack and scooped the ball for an easy score from one yard out. The second came inside the red zone with just over six minutes remaining with the team down by five, ultimately resulting in a New York field goal to push the lead to eight with under two minutes remaining. A massive kickoff return by Antonio Gibson gave Heinicke and the Commanders the ball at the Washington 43, which the team took to the Giants goal line before a turnover on downs to end the game. The Commanders still control their own destiny for the seventh and final playoff spot out of the NFC, but both the Lions and Seahawks are only a half game back with three left to play.
San Francisco 49ers DFS Spin
Brock Purdy (oblique/ribs) is not on San Francisco’s final Week 16 injury report against Washington. He’ll be a manageable QB2 against the Commanders. Purdy was limited Tuesday and Wednesday with his oblique and rib injuries, but reportedly was doing better than he was before Thursday’s game and this status confirms that diagnosis. Washington’s defense has not allowed 200 total passing yards since Week 9.
Commanders vs. 49ers Betting Trends
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings
Under is 4-1-1 in Commanders last 6 road games
Under is 18-7-1 in Commanders last 26 games overall
Under is 15-7 in 49ers last 22 games overall
Commanders vs. 49ers Prediction:
The road team is 5-1-1 against the spread in the last seven meetings between these two teams, while the underdog has covered in four straight meetings and the Commanders are 3-0-2 in their last five road games versus the Niners. Washington is also 4-1 against the spread in its last five road games overall, is 6-2-1 against the number in its last nine games overall and is a perfect 5-0 against the spread in its last five games played on Saturday.
NFL WEEK 16 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON COMMANDERS +6.5
