Lions vs. 49ers MNF Betting Preview

The Lions (13-2) head into the rematch Monday night with the inside track at the top seed in the NFC playoffs, while the 49ers (6-9) have already been eliminated from postseason contention.

The element of revenge for last season's 34-31 loss is secondary for Detroit, considering what's on the line the last two weeks of the season. The Lions can clinch the top seed in the NFC by winning their final two games.

In other words, Monday night's game means something to the Lions.

The line on this game was San Francisco +3.5.

Sagarin suggests this line should be Detroit -7.

81% to 84% of the spread action was on the Lions.

Comparables

• Eagles -3.5 Commanders (Eagles 5.71 Underlay) 72% action on Eagles - Home dog covers.
• Washington State -3.5 Fresno State (Washington State 4.67 Underlay) - Road favorite covers.

49ers Closing Out the Season

While the Lions have no need to search for motivation, that's not the case for the 49ers, who are playing out the string of a lost season after making losing back-to-back NFC title games in 2021-22 and the Super Bowl last season.

A run of injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa and Brandon Aiyuk, combined with inconsistent play all season have led to the 49ers having nothing to play for in the final two games.

“It’s obviously not where you want to be this time of year,” Bosa said. "It’s different, especially watching where we’re at last year against this team. Just that feeling of December, January football is a feeling that I’ve gotten used to being really competitive and being in the mix. I think we’re doing a good job of staying engaged and obviously this is our job, so we’re going to finish it strong.