Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers 12/30/2024 – The League’s regular season is in its final stages, leading us to the Week 17 showdown between the Detroit Lions (8-7) and the San Francisco 49ers (6-9) which will be intriguing in its own right, considering the meaning of each side’s season’s aspirations. This match is scheduled to take place on Monday night at the Levi’s Stadium in California at 8:15 PM ET. Fans can watch it on ABC and then live stream it through NFL Game Pass as well.
Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers 12/30/2024
| When: | Monday, December 30, 2024, at 8:15 PM ET |
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| Where: | Levi’s Stadium |
| TV: | ABC |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Lions | +5.5 (-120) | Over 51 (-120) | +196 |  |
| 49ers | -5.5 (-120) | Under 51 (-120) | -240 | |
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 30, 2024
The 49ers are pegged as home favorites according to the existing betting lines, which suggest a 5.5 point spread along with a money line of -240. This puts the confidence level of winning the anticipated game with the Detroit Lions at a high level. But considering the Detroit ATS statistics of late, it may lure sharp bettors towards Detroit’s favor, owing to the last 17 games in which the Lions managed to cover the lines in 12 of them.
Jared Goff QB vs. Brock Purdy QB
Throughout this season, Jared Goff has been the shining star of consistency for Detroit, posting impressive stats of 4095 passing yards and 33 touchdowns against 15 games with a passer rating of 112.2. His terrific leadership skills and precision will be put to use more as he goes up against a 49ers defensive line that has been susceptible.
While not as impressive, Brock Purdy did manage a somewhat respectable 3487 passing yards and 17 touchdowns. He will have to contend with the strong Lions defensive line to give his team a chance to redeem themselves from a disappointing season.
It would appear that the match will depend to a large extent on how the quarterbacks fare. The ability of Goff to take apart the 49ers’ defensive backs could be crucial, though Purdy’s toughness and ability to make plays under duress will also have to be considered. Their matchup promises to be a crucial one too, with both quarterbacks trying to contain their errors in such a high-pressure situation.
Detroit’s Dynamic Duo: Rushing and Receiving Insights
Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown embellish the offensive power of the Detroit Lions. Gibbs has kicked off the Lions’ ground game, accumulating 1,156 yards and 12 touchdowns on 209 carries. This season, he has showcased many of his skill that allows him to make a big play out of an ordinary one. In the passing game, St. Brown remains Goff’s favorite receiver as he registered Goff to 1,126 yards and 11 touchdowns. Their recent run, a solid win versus Chicago and a defeat versus Buffalo in a shootout, illustrates the point.
San Francisco’s Struggle: Ground and Air Offensive Analysis
Deebo Samuel Sr. and George Kittle have been shining lights for the 49ers this season, which has otherwise proven quite challenging. Though mainly associated with receiving, Samuel has taken a larger role in the team’s scant rushing efforts. As a tight end, Kittle has been effective, recording 967 yards and 8 touchdowns. Despite earlier defeats to Miami (17-29) and the Rams (6-12), both players have shown that they can make big plays.
Trends
Detroit Lions Betting Trends
Detroit are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit’s last 12 games.
Detroit are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games.
Detroit are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against San Francisco.
Detroit are 1-12 SU in their last 13 games against San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.
San Francisco are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games against Detroit.
San Francisco are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games at home.
San Francisco are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit.
Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Prediction
Given the confluence of both teams’ trends and the last few outings, the Lions could very well cover the spread given their powerful offense, which seems to be their best in the last few games. The over on total points also seems quite likely because both of these teams can score, alongside experiencing ineffective services on the defensive end.
What would probably be the best option here is the Detroit spread, while some prop bets for Goff’s passing yards and touchdowns would also be worth it, as he tends to be very reliable. An over bet on total points also has got chance considering the games played between these two teams in the past.
Score Prediction: Lions 28, 49ers 25
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: December 30, 2024
Last updated: March 27, 2025