Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers 12/8/24 – Week 14 of the NFL season sees the Chicago Bears (4-8) visit the San Francisco 49ers (5-7) at Levi’s Stadium. The past six games have not gone in favor of the Bears which will be looking to break their losing streak at this formidable contest. Conversely, the 49ers have faced their issues but remain in contention for a postseason berth. This match can be a turning point for both teams as they head towards the final parts of the regular season.
Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers 12/8/24
| When: | Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 4:25 PM ET |
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| Where: | Levi’s Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Bears | +6.5 (-120) | 48 over (-120) | +222 |  |
| 49ers | -6.5 (-120) | 48 under (-120) | -278 | |
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 8, 2024
The odds favor the 49ers as they have a -6.5 spread and a moneyline of -278. Chicago has had difficulties covering the spread in previous games, particularly in matches against teams as strong as the 49ers. The total of 48 points made by both Chicago and San Francisco shows that both of them have the tendency to be inconsistent in terms of offensive output. The under is a better option, although with adjustments, this may not be the most lopsided game.
Caleb Williams QB vs. Brock Purdy QB
This season has not been all rosy for the Bears’ quarterback, Caleb Williams. In 12 matches, the quarterback has managed to deliver 2,612 yards with 14 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. He has been able to pass the ball well, and this has been one of the few positive things for the Chicago team, but he has been rather inconsistent, more so when facing pressure. This season, Williams has been sacked 49 times, and the Bears’ offensive line has been poor, so finding a groove has been difficult for the quarterback. It will be a litmus test for him on how he fares against intense pressure from San Francisco’s pass rush, so that the competitiveness of Chicago remains intact.
On the contrary, Brock Purdy, the 49ers’ quarterback, has been reliable at the quarterback position. Purdy’s passing yards stand at 2707 with 13 touchdowns but he seems to possess flashes of brilliance, deep ball accuracy. However, he has also had his share of turnovers, where he has completed 8 interceptions up to this point. How he performs against Chicago will be very decisive in whether San Francisco is finally able to shake their poor showings. The Chicago Bears defense will try to make breakdowns in execution with the weapons at his disposal, hence Purdy will not be allowed any slip-ups
Chicago Bears Struggling to Find Consistency
The Chicago Bears face yet another loss, and their recent 27-17 defeat to the Detroit Lions will surely add to their worries. Rookie Caleb Williams has shown signs of playing well; however, he continues to be inconsistent, primarily due to the porous offensive line that has given up a staggering 49 sacks this season. D’Andre Swift forms a crucial part of the offense with his run game, but it is always a great challenge against the 49ers’ strong defensive unit. As it stands, the Bears’ defense also concedes several explosive plays, thus, they would have to be practically flawless to have a chance.
San Francisco 49ers Looking to Rebound
After suffering a few setbacks lately, including a 24-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the San Francisco 49ers are in dire straits and in need of a morale boost. Quarterback Brock Purdy has been average but fumbling too much and game management will be one of his strong points. With contributors such as Jordan Mason and George Kittle, there is still some impressive quality in the 49ers’ offense. However, the team will have to cut down on errors to ensure that history does not repeat itself. Supported by Nick Bosa, San Francisco’s defense should easily manage to stifle the offense of Chicago and allow the 49ers to come back.
Trends
Chicago Bears Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games.
Chicago is 0-6 SU in their last 6 games.
Chicago is 7-13 ATS in their last 20 games against San Francisco.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games on the road.
Chicago is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on the road against San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games.
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games against Chicago.
San Francisco is 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games at home.
Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Prediction
Taking the current form of both teams and the money lines on offer, this will be a 49ers Victory. The Niners have a more rounded team overall, and their defense should be enough to contain the Bears’ offense. Considering that the Untouchables have not been winning games of late while also losing to San Francisco in recent matches, it does seem that the 49ers will cover the spread.
For this spread, a better option would be to take the 49ers -6.5 and perhaps go for the under on the total points of 48, as both of the teams have not scored much lately. Chicago most probably will not be able to score that much while San Francisco should score enough to win by a decent margin.
Score Prediction: 49ers 27, Bear 14.
