Lions vs. 49ers line, picks: Advanced computer NFL model releases selections for NFC Championship Game showdown
SportsLine's projection model generated selections for Sunday's NFC Championship Game between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers
The 2024 NFC Championship Game will pit the Detroit Lions against the San Francisco 49ers at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. The game will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara with a berth in Super Bowl 58 on the line. The 49ers are 7.5-point favorites, while the over/under is 51.5. The 49ers are -348 on the money line, while the Lions are +275. Before making any Lions vs. 49ers picks, you NEED to check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters the conference championship round of the 2024 NFL playoffs on an incredible 184-129 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 38-21 roll on top-rated picks since Week 7 of last season and nailed seven straight top-rated picks entering the 2024 NFL playoffs.
The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick'em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is WAY UP!
The model knows Detroit is averaging 27.5 points per game in the NFL playoffs, completing more than 74% of passes without committing a single turnover. The Lions also averaged more than 27 points per game in the regular season and became the second team in NFL history with four players scoring at least 10 touchdowns. Detroit also produced 5.9 yards per play in the regular season, ranking No. 3 in the league.
The model also knows San Francisco ranked No. 3 in allowing only 17.5 points per game this season. The 49ers also allowed only 303.9 total yards per game and 5.0 yards per play, generating 28 takeaways in 17 regular season games. Opponents also scuffled against the 49ers on the ground, with San Francisco allowing only 89.7 rushing yards per game.
Now, the model has set its sights on Lions vs. 49ers. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NFL picks.
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