San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings 9/15/24 – Week 2 of the NFL at least has some exciting games to offer, such as when the San Francisco 49ers visit the intimidating U.S. Bank Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings, which have already been successful in the opening week of the season. Tomorrow, September 15, 2024, two teams in the same boat but fighting for a playoff berth will meet, attempting not to lose the early momentum they have built. However, as the action picks up, fans and bettors look at the best betting websites since they do not want to miss out on interesting odds and stories.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings 9/15/24
| When: | Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | U.S. Bank Stadium |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| 49ers | -7 (-110) | 45.5 over (-110) | -290 |  |
| Vikings | +7 (-110) | 45.5 under (-110) | +235 | |
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A visit with the Vikings.
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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 14, 2024
The odds heavily favor the 49ers despite the Vikings’ impressive home record against them, signaling a belief in San Francisco’s strong roster and their ability to break the historical trend. The 7-point spread is a testament to the 49ers’ perceived dominance, while the over/under of 45.5 points anticipates a potentially high-scoring affair.
Brock Purdy QB vs. Sam Darnold QB
Brock Purdy kicked off his season; instead, he has been consistent, completing 65.5% of his attempts for 231 yards and exhibiting an ability to manage the game. Even if he did not throw for any touchdowns last game, at least his attitude was safe enough not to get any interceptions. It is the effectiveness and composure of Purdy that stands out, even though his risk-averse approach would be a drawback when one needs big plays in a pressure cooker setting such as this one.
On the other hand, Sam Darnold made an equally impressive entrance with 208 yards and two touchdown passes while completing 79.2% of assists. He has shown that he can make plays deep down the field, which has been a breath of fresh air to the Vikings’ offense. Conversely, his recent interception indicates his tendency to go for the glory, which might give the very organized defense of the 49ers chances to take advantage of.
49ers’ Strategic Offensive Play
In his first game this season, Jordan Mason came into the game and made a big contribution on the ground for the 49ers, rushing for 147 yards. His ability to come in and help get first downs has also been great. There were no touchdowns for Jauan Jennings, but he has done more than enough with 64 yards in receptions in this game, and therefore, he is a great option for Purdy.
Vikings’ Offensive Counterpunch
For the Vikings, Aaron Jones proved pivotal, rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown. His dynamic running style and ability to break tackles will be key against a stout 49ers front. Justin Jefferson’s prowess as a receiver was evident, securing a touchdown and averaging nearly 15 yards per catch.
Trends
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games.
San Francisco are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games.
San Francisco are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
San Francisco are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games.
Minnesota are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games against San Francisco.
Minnesota are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games at home.
Minnesota are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings Betting Prediction
There is a betting strategy that indicates that the game will be tighter than what the odds seem to predict. Given the recent spread covering difficulties of the 49ers and the Vikings’ home record in this specific game, precaution could be taken by wagering on Minnesota. As for people who want to enhance their game with prop bets, betting on the quarterbacks for anytime touchdown scorers may be reasonable, considering their positions on the offensive line.
According to the NFL best free prediction, the game is expected to have plenty of points scored and, by necessity, the over total. Both teams are capable of matching or exceeding their projected performance hence making this one of the most interesting games to watch and bet on for the weekend.
Score Prediction: 49ers 31, Vikings 21
