Panthers vs. 49ers Prediction & Odds for Monday Night Football: NFL Week 12 Betting Preview
My Panthers vs. 49ers prediction for the Monday Night Football matchup at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., expects the best version of a relatively healthy San Francisco team.
The 49ers are the 7 or 7.5-point betting favorite in Brock Purdy's second game back from injury, and the picks below - part of the NFL Week 12 predictions - also feature a George Kittle prop bet. Monday's tilt starts at 815 p.m. ET (ESPN).
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I love this matchup for the 49ers as the Panthers are in a prime letdown spot after the emotional high of orchestrating a comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons.
MNF marks the third away game in four for Carolina, which traveled to Green Bay and Atlanta with a home game against New Orleans sandwiched in between.
Dave Canales' team is also wildly inconsistent, allowing at least 26 points six times while conceding 17 or fewer in four of the other five.
Most of the poor defensive outings came against teams ranked in the top 10 of offensive DVOA. The Panthers allowed at least 27 points in three of those four games, including 42 against the New England Patriots (ranked 10th) and 40 versus the Buffalo Bills (ranked 4th).
The 49ers have the sixth-best offense in terms of DVOA, and they're the healthiest they've been all season. In his return, Brock Purdy led his team to 42 points last week against the Arizona Cardinals. Only once before had the 49ers scored more than 30.
While Carolina's offense has proven its ability to accumulate points, it has been as inconsistent as its defense, scoring 16 points or fewer six times. The 49ers have been waiting all season to show what they can do with a healthy offense, and I expect them to make the moment count on MNF.
bet365 is the only one of our best sports betting sites offering the key number of -7. I'm willing to take a slight cut in potential profits to have the 0.5-point buffer.
Score prediction: 49ers 30, Panthers 17
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🆚 Key matchup to watch on MNF
George Kittle vs. Panthers' defense
It took Kittle a while to get going after returning in Week 7 from a hamstring injury. He hit the Under on this 54.5-yard total in his first two games back, both away matchups. That's unsurprising considering he missed six weeks.
In the last two weeks, Kittle had 84 yards against the Los Angeles Rams at home and 67 on the road last week against the Cardinals. With game sharpness apparently back to peak level, Kittle must be salivating at the thought of facing a Carolina defense that allows the seventh-most yards to opposing tight ends.
FanDuel offers the lowest total (54.5 yards), and its -114 odds provide comparable value to bet365's -111, which has the highest total (59.5 yards). A winning $10 bet at FanDuel will yield an $8.77 profit.
Best prop bet: George Kittle Over 54.5 receiving yards (-114 via FanDuel)
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📈 Panthers vs. 49ers betting trends
| Panthers | Statistic | 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| 6-5 | W-L record | 7-4 |
| 7-4 | ATS record | 6-5 |
| 6-5 | O/U record | 7-3-1 |
| 5.0 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 5.6 | Yards allowed per play | 5.7 |
| -0.4 | Turnover margin | -0.5 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 games | 3-2 |
| W, 30-27 vs. Falcons | Previous result | W, 41-22 vs. Cardinals |
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🌤️ Panthers vs. 49ers weather
The weather will be ideal for a prime-time football game, with the temperature at 59 degrees. There is no chance of precipitation, and winds are expected to gust to only 6 mph.
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📺 How to watch Monday Night Football: Panthers vs. 49ers
- Date: Monday, Nov. 24
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, Calif.)
- TV: ESPN
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