San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans 8/10/24 – The 49ers’ game against the Titans on Saturday, August 10, 2024 is an exciting one as the NFL pre-season showcase gets underway. The 49ers finished last season strongly at 12-5 and they will be hoping to sharpen up their squad by playing against the Titans who had a disappointing 6-11 record. Besides being a testing ground for both clubs’ pre-match strategies, this match also promises several betting opportunities from the premier sportsbook online that is taking place at Nissan Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans 8/10/24
| When: | Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Nissan Stadium |
| TV: | — |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| 49ers | +3 (-110) | 36.5over ( -110) | +165 |  |
| Titans | -3 (-110) | 36.5under (-110) | -190 | |
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The 49ers enter the game as underdogs, a surprising position given their last season’s performance. The Titans, despite their struggles, are favored to win by three points, reflecting perhaps an expectation of an improved team dynamic or simply the advantage of playing at home. Betting trends and initial odds suggest a close contest, with a relatively low total points line set at 36.5, indicating expectations of a tight, perhaps defensive-oriented game.
Brock Purdy QB vs. Will Levis QB
Brock Purdy, an impressive season with the 49ers, threw for 308 of his 444 pass attempts, giving him a total of 4280 yards in passing and 31 touchdowns last year. He has done this by keeping his completion rate high at (69.4%) and a passer rating of (113) which defines clearly how efficient he is when playing and his play making potential which are key in determining the game’s dynamics.
Likewise, in his 9 games Will Levis Titans only completed 149 passes from 255 throws, which accumulated to 1,808 yards plus 8 touchdowns last year. His percentage of completions (58.4%) as well as passer rating (84.2) shows that there is some room for improvement especially under pressure, something that Purdy seems to be good at.
The meeting between Levis and Purdy is important since it may prove decisive. On the one hand, Purdy’s experience and proven track record might provide the 49ers with an advantage in their air attack; on the other hand, Levis will have to base on what he learnt from last year to counter the aggression of the 49ers’ defense as he still adjusts to NFL pace.
Ground and Air Assault: The 49ers’ Offensive Edge
It was clear from the exhibition he gave last year where he ran for 1459 yards and 14 touchdowns that Christian McCaffrey is a double threat back. The ability of Christian McCaffrey to shred defenses when combined with Brandon Aiyuk receiving abilities (1342 yards, 7 TDs) makes the San Francisco 49ers an offensive duo that is explosive. Therefore, it is probable that such a blend of rushing and passing skills will put into test the Titans’ protection which has been weak in containing versatile runners.
Titans’ Response: Spears and Hopkins
For the Titans, Tyjae Spears, although less explosive compared to McCaffrey, will be crucial in establishing a ground game to balance their offense and control the clock. DeAndre Hopkins remains a top target in the passing game, with 1057 receiving yards last season. His experience and ability to make crucial catches will be vital for Levis’s confidence and the Titans’ ability to stretch the field against the 49ers’ defense.
Trends
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games.
San Francisco are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games.
49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Tennessee.
San Francisco are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games against Tennessee.
Tennessee Titans Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tennessee’s last 18 games.
Tennessee are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 5 games against San Francisco.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tennessee’s last 16 games at home.
Tennessee are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans Betting Picks
The latest developments and team performances of the key participants make it appear as though this game is slightly tilted in favor of the 49ers to cover the spread. This will only happen if Purdy finds a way to exploit the gaps that exist in the Titans’ defensive lines. It may also go over 36.5 because both teams have potential for explosive plays.
As far as picks are concerned, they can be considered a balanced team and therefore worth betting on, especially for those who prefer moneyline odds. Prop bets such as anytime touchdowns for players like McCaffrey could be worthwhile given his scoring consistency. The best betting strategy involves checking out the most recent free football betting odds and tips available.
Score Prediction: 49ers 24, Titans 20.
