San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills 12/1/24 – The Week 13 NFL match, which will be played between the San Francisco 49ers (5-6) and the Buffalo Bills (9-2,) seems to portray two sides that are in different forms or perhaps phases. The 49ers, unable to get their game in any sort of rhythm, will find it tough against a Bills team which comes into this game bouncing off a six-game winning streak. The game will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Highmark Stadium, meaning Buffalo is the obvious favorite, although the 49ers are never an easy team to face, especially in December football, which is always filled with pressure.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills 12/1/24
| When: | Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8:20 PM ET |
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| Where: | Highmark Stadium |
| TV: | NBC |
| Stream: | Peacock |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| 49ers | +6 (-110) | Over 44.5 (-110) | +215 |  |
| Bills | -6 (-110) | Under 44.5 (-110) | -260 | |
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The 49ers have announced the following roster moves ahead of #SFvsBUF.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 30, 2024
The Bills go into this game favored, with a spread of -6 and a moneyline of -260. The spread shows that the general market thinks well of Buffalo’s chances of winning, largely because the 49ers have not performed well against good teams lately. The over/under is 44.5, which is high enough to expect moderate scoring. However, based on the trends seen and considering the amount of firepower in Buffalo’s offense, this game might be said to have an over bias but the 49ers’ defense should be able to throw Josh Allen off balance enough to not allow him to settle into a rhythm.
Brandon Allen QB vs. Josh Allen QB
Brandon Allen gets the nod to start for the 49ers. So far, however, he has been quiet in the few snaps through the regular season. His game-finishing tactics may have earned a success; however, a passing completion of 58.6 % for 199 yards per game does not rank high. He has a dismal and scary number of 1: 1 for touchdowns and interceptions as well, while his poor accuracy and poise under pressure can present massive problems against the Buffalo defense. Given that the 49ers are not least favored in their match-up against the Bills, Allen’s role becomes crucial, but he has to be sharper in the pocket.
Josh Allen has been an out-of-his-mind player this season. He has 2,543 yards and 18 touchdown passes, and five interceptions – Allen is a walker who goes straight for the tackle both in the air and in the water. Allen has a tremendous throwing arm and is very mobile, so he should constantly be able to make big plays for the time being. As for Allen, it is not about goals; it is about controlling the ball, not losing it and finding chances to strike the offensive group of the Bills. The great display of the 49ers has been similarly disappointing in that it has been most disappointing to witness a defending side struggling in most away games.
49ers’ Struggles and Key Players
The 49ers have struggled lately, losing four of their last five games, including a 38-10 loss to the Packers. With Brandon Allen at quarterback, their offense has been inconsistent, but running back Jordan Mason has been a bright spot, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. San Francisco will likely lean on Mason to control the clock, while tight end George Kittle, with 642 yards and 8 touchdowns, will be key in the passing game.
Buffalo’s Dominance
Buffalo has been one of the hottest teams in the NFL, having won six straight games, including dominant victories over the Chiefs, Seahawks, and Dolphins. Their offense is led by Josh Allen, who has been on fire, and running back James Cook has been an unsung hero in the backfield, adding 596 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. The Bills have been able to balance their offensive attack effectively, and with a defense that can apply pressure and force turnovers, they are dangerous on both sides of the ball.
Trends
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
The 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
San Francisco is 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against Buffalo.
The 49ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.
San Francisco is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games in December.
They are 2-4 SU in their last 6 Week 13 games.
Buffalo Bills Betting Trends
The Bills are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 6 games.
Buffalo is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 5 games against San Francisco.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Buffalo’s last 8 home games.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills Betting Prediction
The Buffalo offense is on fire, and their defense, especially at home, has been just as good. While the 49ers are still a tough team, they will probably have a hard time keeping pace with the Bills in this high-paced contest. The 49ers have been poor on the road lately and their offense has been too inconsistent, both of which make them a poor bet against a well-balanced team like the Bills.
Buffalo is a better option to win and cover the – 6 spread. The way things are at the moment, if Buffalo gets a good start against the 49ers, the game could be one-way traffic. As for the over, the number of points scored may go over because both teams have great offenses. San Francisco will need to score to stay competitive as the game goes on, and the Bills will most likely continue to shred the score board on their end.
Score Prediction: Buffalo Bills 34, San Francisco 49ers 20.
