Ravens at 49ers: Best Bets for Monday Night Football

The Ravens are on a 4-game winning streak and at 11-3 they clinched a playoff spot and lead the Browns by 2 games in the AFC North. Since their bye, the Niners are on a 6-game winning streak and are the odds-on favorites to win the Super Bowl. Which of these elite teams will have the upper hand on Christmas?

Let us help you finish off your Christmas Day in style! We've got best bets for Monday Night Football's marquee matchup between the Ravens and 49ers! Good luck!

Best Bet: Ravens +5.5

Baltimore is coming off an impressive 23-7 road win over the Jaguars who lead their division. They ran for over 250 yards and held the Jags to just 3 of 13 on 3rd down. On the season, the Ravens rank 1st in points allowed per game (16.1) and 4th in scoring (27.4).

The 163.8 yards per game they are averaging on the ground is also ranked 1st in the league. With the strength of the Niners being their defense, the Ravens may need to throw the ball a bit more than they would normally do.

San Francisco is averaging over 30ppg which is good enough for 3rd in the league. The defense is slightly behind the Ravens, allowing just 16.7ppg. The offense has been as balanced as any team in the league.

They rank 3rd in both passing and rushing yards per game (273pypg & 139.9rypg). They also lead the league in interceptions on the season with 19 which have led to several short fields for the offense.

Everyone seems to be backing the Niners and putting them on an untouchable pedestal. However, they have not faced the type of dynamic offense that the Ravens possess.

The ability of Lamar to make positive yards from broken pockets will neutralize the effect that Bosa and others off the edge have against the typical pocket passing QBs. Baltimore’s defense will also provide opportunities as they are strong against the pass and will likely make Purdy look a lot less than an MVP candidate.

Key Betting Trends for Ravens at 49ers

• Balt is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games on the road.
• Balt is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing as the underdog.
• Balt is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games played on a Monday when playing on the road.

MNF Props

Want a little extra action on this incredible game? We threw in three player prop bets for Monday Night Football as an added bonus. Good luck!

Brock Purdy UNDER 1.5 Passing TDs +120 (BetMGM)

• The Ravens have allowed just 14 passing TDs on the season, which is tied with Houston for the best in the league.
• In the 4 most recent games in which Purdy threw more than 1 TD, the defenses all ranked in the bottom of the league in allowing passing TDs.

Gus Edwards UNDER 41.5 Rushing Yards -114 (FanDuel)

• The Niners are 3rd in the league, allowing just 89.4 rushing yards per game.
• Edwards is averaging just 33 yards per game over the last 3 games.

Isaiah Likely TD +290 (FanDuel)

• The Niners have given up a touchdown to a tight end in back-to-back games.
• Likely has taken over for Mark Andrews since his injury and has scored a TD in each of his last 2 games.