San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction, 10/23/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 7

Game: San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings

Date: Monday, October 23, 2023

Location: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Vikings (+7)

Total/Over-Under: 44

U.S. Bank Stadium is the site where the Minnesota Vikings (2-4) will go up against the San Francisco 49ers (5-1) on Monday. San Francisco opens this contest as 7-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 44.

The San Francisco 49ers head into this game 5-1 for this season. In their last game, the 49ers stepped onto the field against the Browns and took a loss by a score of 19-17. Christian McCaffrey was the rushing leader for the 49ers with 11 totes for 43 yds (3.9 yards per carry). Brandon Aiyuk had an average of 19.0 yards per catch by notching 76 yards on 4 catches. Brock Purdy connected on 12/27 with 125 yards passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rating of 55.3 and ended the contest with 1 pick. Against the run, the 49ers conceded 160 yds on 34 attempts, which is an average of 4.7 yds per run surrendered. San Francisco relinquished 18 completions on 34 attempts for 174 yards, and a completion rate of 52.9%. In all, they tallied 55 plays which gave them 215 yds. The San Francisco 49ers ended up running the ball 25 different times and compiled 108 yds, which earned them an average of 4.3 yds per attempt.

When talking about scoring points, the San Francisco 49ers are sitting at 30.7 PPG. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 148.3 yards on the ground which is 3rd in the National Football League. The 49ers have earned 2,228 total yards this season. San Francisco has recorded 71 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 45 infractions for 384 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times (1 interception and 2 fumbles lost). When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, San Francisco has compiled 10 touchdowns via the pass and 12 rushing touchdowns.

The 49ers rank 1st in the National Football League in relation to the opposition scoring, conceding 14.5 PPG. They are giving up an average of 4.0 yards per run and 80.2 rushing yards per game this year. For the season, they have allowed 481 yards via the ground game in 6 games. When it comes to passing yards, the 49ers have allowed 1,187 yards which puts them in 10th in the NFL. They have conceded 197.8 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 63.4%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 278.0 yards/contest which has them ranked 3rd in the National Football League.

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The Vikings head into this game 2-4 this season. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Vikings took home the win by a final score of 19-13 when they faced the Bears. Alexander Mattison carried the ball 18 times for 44 yds, finishing the game with 2.4 yds per attempt for Minnesota. T.J. Hockenson was one of the featured targets for the Vikings, snagging 6 passes for 50 yds (8.3 yards per catch). Kirk Cousins (1 touchdown) ended the contest with 181 yards on 21/31 through the air while his QB rating was 93.6. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 5.8 yds. Minnesota gave up 36 rushing attempts for 162 yards (4.5 yards per rush). The Vikings pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 113 yards on 16 for 24 passing. The Vikings finished the game with a total of 220 yards and they ran 55 plays (4.0 yds per play). Minnesota ran the football for 2.1 yards per tote, totaling 46 yards on 22 carries.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Vikings currently sit 18th out of all teams in football maintaining an average of 21.5 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the Vikings currently have a total of 1,582 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 263.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 3rd in the NFL. They average 75.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 450 yards for the year. The Minnesota Vikings are averaging 338.7 yards/contest ranking them 12th in the NFL. The Minnesota offense has racked up 256 yds of penalties on 30 infractions, which ranks 27th in the NFL in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 4 picks while losing 9 fumbles and they have recorded 81 first downs.

The Vikings are conceding 22.5 points per contest, which has them ranked 21st in football. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 218.8 yards per outing, ranking them 17th in football. Minnesota has surrendered a total of 674 yards rushing (112.3 yards per contest) and 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. The Vikings defense has taken part in 404 plays, which is 30th in the league. They have compiled 6 takeaways (3 fumbles and 3 interceptions) so far this season. This year, they have conceded 135 total points.

Who will win tonight's 49ers/Vikings NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the 49ers -7

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