Welcome, football fans, to a special Monday Night Football game on this magical Christmas night. The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens will square off at Levi’s Stadium in what promises to be a holiday treat for all NFL fans.
This matchup will also pit two elite coaches against each other. Kyle Shanahan’s strategic genius is highly respected throughout the league and has led the 49ers to an excellent record and playoff berth. While John Harbaugh’s leadership has propelled the Ravens to numerous successes in recent years. It’s a battle of wits between two brilliant minds.
Likewise, it’s worth noting that both teams come into this Week 16 and Monday Night Football matchup with their ticket to the playoffs secured. However, there is no doubt that they will want to leave everything on the field to take this victory.
When:
Monday, December 25, 08:15 PM ET at Levi’s Stadium
Moneyline odds:
49ers 1.45
Ravens 2.78
Where Can I Watch it?
CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports
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Why Bet on the 49ers?
The 49ers, under the direction of Kyle Shanahan, are fighting tooth and nail to be a force to be reckoned with in this 2023/24 NFL season and have already clinched, at the very least, the only direct qualifier to win the NFC West.
With their strong defensive unit led by several of the league’s stars, the 49ers will look to stifle the Ravens’ potent offense. In addition, The 49ers will rely on their complete offensive attack, with standout players such as Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, and Christian McCaffrey, to exploit any weaknesses in the Raven’s defense.
San Francisco comes into Week 16 on the heels of an excellent 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Why Bet on the Ravens?
On the other hand, we have the Baltimore Ravens, one of the surprise teams in this 2023/24 NFL season, who have just secured their qualification to the postseason thanks to their excellent 11-3 record.
Baltimore is not yet the absolute leader of the AFC North, as they have the Browns and Bengals on their heels. However, a win against the 49ers would ensure that the team would, at least, finish in second place in the division.
With their explosive offensive scheme tailored to their talented roster, the Ravens are known for their ability to control the clock and pile up points. Lamar Jackson’s quick feet and strong arm make him a dangerous weapon that the 49er’s defense will have to carefully contain.
The Ravens are coming off back-to-back 4-game winning streaks, the most recent being against the Jaguars by an excellent score of 23-7.
Final Betting Analysis: 49ers vs. Ravens
This series has occurred only 7 times in the history of the NFL and, in this period, we have the Ravens leading the series with 5 wins. On the other hand, the 49ers have only managed to win 2 times.
Moreover, the most recent game between them ended with a victory for the Ravens by 20-17. Let’s remember that these two teams met in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013, where the Ravens lifted the Vince Lombardi trophy after winning by 34-31.
At 1XBET, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors the 49ers at 1.45, while the Ravens start at 2.78.
For this game, our winner’s chip is on the San Francisco 49ers.
Look for a win on the 49ers’ Moneyline. If you put $100 on them at 1.45, you’ll see a $45 win with a total payout of $145.
49ers vs. Ravens Betting Pick: 49ers
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Eduardo Perozo: Author
Eduardo Perez is a Gambyl sports betting staff writer. He is based in South America and is an expert in all things Football especially when it comes to Ecuardorian and Brazilian league soccer.
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