NFL Picks: The San Francisco 49ers were considered to be the top threat to hoist the Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champions this year but head coach Jim Harbaugh is struggling to keep the team focused. Off field issues continue to mar this team as reports say Harbaugh is still battling his bosses in ongoing disputes that are beginning to erode the overall performance and vibe of the team. The Philadelphia Eagles meanwhile continue to soar under second year head coach Chip Kelly and look like a potential alternative to the 49ers and Seattle Seahawks in the NFC race.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Philadelphia Eagles at Levis Stadium on Sunday with coverage on FOX starting at 4:25 PM ET. The 49ers opened as a 4.5 point favorite with a total of 51. Please check BetDSI for the latest NFL odds.
In the Green and Black
Philadelphia is 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread with a 3-0 mark over the total. The Eagles are coming off a 37-34 home win over Washington but failed to get the money as four point overlays. Kelly’s innovative and prolific offense ranks second in the NFL for scoring but the defense remains a concern ranking 26th in the NFL.
Fool’s Gold?
San Francisco is 1-2 both SU and ATS and 1-2 under the total as they are coming off a 23-14 loss at Arizona. The offensive metrics of the 49ers have seen an alarming drop from last year as the Niners rank 21st overall for total offense and scoring offense and their vaunted running attack has slipped to 17th overall.
Matchup and Pick
The Eagles have shown solid betting value in their away games with eight payouts in their last 12 road matchups as eight out of their last 10 away games have gone over the total. San Francisco on the other hand has seen a significant drop in their betting value in home games with just seven payouts in their last 17 games at home as five out of their last eight home games have gone under the total. Philadelphia has covered the spread in five out of their last six meetings with San Francisco as seven out of the last eight meetings between the 49ers and Eagles have gone over the total.
The Eagles have come away with the cash in their last four visits to San Francisco with all four games going over the total. We’ll call for the Eagles (+5) and over the total of 50.5.
