Last Updated on August 22, 2023 6:24 pm by Erwin Noguera
The National Football League (NFL) Preseason presents us with one of the best possible games when the San Francisco 49ers host the Los Angeles Chargers, two franchises called to fight for top honors and qualify for the postseason.
The 49ers are coming off a 21-20 win in their last Preseason game against the Denver Broncos, giving them a 1-1 record.
The Chargers lost 22-17 to the New Orleans Saints. In the preparation stage, they have one win and one loss so far.
When:
Friday, August 25 at 8:15 pm ET at Levi’s Stadium
Moneyline odds:
49ers -160
Chargers +155
Where Can I Watch?
CBS Sports, Fox Sports, fuBO TV, and NFL Network
Why Bet on the 49ers?
The 49ers are called to fight not only for the leadership of the Western Division of the National Conference, against rivals such as the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks but also to reach the Super Bowl.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is the guide of this project. In his last Preseason game, he completed 4 of 5 passes, with 65 yards. In his first year in the NFL, he achieved 114 passes in 170 opportunities, with a 67.1% success rate and 1,372 yards. The key issue with the young playmaker is how he is doing with his ulnar collateral ligament injury in his right elbow. Backing him up are Trey Lance and Sam Darnold.
Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Talanoa Hufanga are still with the team. So, expect a good offensive and defensive effort for the Kyle Shanahan-coached team.
The bad news for the San Francisco team is that wide receiver Danny Gray will miss not only the crossover against the Chargers but the start of the regular season. He suffered a right shoulder injury on the opening kickoff of the game against the Broncos.
Why Bet on the Chargers?
In the 2022 NFL edition, the Los Angeles Chargers finished the regular season with a 10-7 record, qualifying for the postseason via Wild Card. In that instance, they were dispatched by the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-30.
Now, In its last game, the California franchise fell 22-17 to the New Orleans Saints, despite Easton Stick’s 233 yards, completing 21 of 41 passes, and seven carries, including two touchdowns.
But Stick’s good work may take a backseat as the team’s goals rest in the hands and intelligence of Justin Herbert, who recently extended his contract to five years and $262.5 million.
In his final season, Herbert passed for a total of 4,739 yards and 68.2% passing efficiency. With 14,089 yards, he is the quarterback with the most accumulated yards in his first three seasons as a professional. As if that were not enough, he has 94 touchdown passes.
Final Betting Analysis: 49ers vs. Chargers
The San Francisco 49ers are called to make a difference in the NFL, and they are one of the great favorites to reach the Super Bowl. Under the guidance of the recovered Brock Purdy, they should get a close victory against the Chargers.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have the 49ers as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows -160, meanwhile Chargers have +155.
The last game between these two teams ended with San Francisco winning 22-16, with Jimmy Garoppolo as a great figure, but the quarterback this year decided to go to Las Vegas Raiders.
Go for a straight 49ers win in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -160, you will gain $62 for a total payout of $162.
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