The San Francisco 49ers, currently on a two-game winning streak, will soon face the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West. Their recent 23-20 victory over Tampa Bay showcases their form. On the other hand, the Seahawks are striving to bounce back from a 26-20 overtime loss to the Rams.
Seattle’s offense, averaging 268.2 yards per game through the air and 91.2 yards on the ground, has been a force to reckon with this season. Their average of 23.3 points per game places them 15th in the league in offensive scoring. Geno Smith, the team’s leader, has completed 233 of 342 passes for 2,560 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and has also contributed three touchdowns and 227 yards through his runs.
San Francisco’s offence has also been outstanding, with an average of 149.7 yards per game on the ground and 262.8 yards in the air. With an average of 25.9 points per game, they are sixth in the league regarding offensive scoring. Brock Purdy has been the team’s leader, completing 181 of 278 passes for 2,454 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. In addition, he has ran for three touchdowns and 227 yards.
Both San Francisco and Seattle have had their fair share of defensive difficulties, giving up 22.4 and 24.6 points per game, respectively. This game is expected to be high-scoring, with both teams’ powerful attacks likely to exploit these defensive weaknesses.
Given both teams’ potent attacks and feeble defences, more than 49 points are inevitable.
Considering the potent attacks and weak defenses of both teams, it’s a safe bet that the total points scored will exceed 49. Therefore, the recommended bet for this game is to go Over 49 total points.