Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Preview
CBS has the television coverage for this Chiefs vs. 49ers matchup. Kickoff takes place at 6:30 on Sunday, February 11th. This Super Bowl NFL showdown is being played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.
In this non-conference showdown, San Francisco is listed as 2 point road favorite against the Chiefs. Continue reading for my tips and betting advice. Check out BetCoco for Kansas City Chiefs – San Francisco 49ers odds
Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In their only head-to-head matchup last season, the Chiefs won by a score of 44-23. With a combined 67 points, the 49ers and Chiefs surpassed the over/under line of 49. The Chiefs covered the spread in this matchup.
In last year’s win, the Chiefs finished with 529 of total offense, with 112 coming in the running game and 417 through the air. On the other side, the 49ers ended the game with 444 of offense.
In the last three games between San Francisco and Kansas City, the Chiefs have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 14 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Kansas City is averaging 37 points compared to San Francisco at 23.
Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Prediction
On the road, the 49ers have a record of 7-2 this season and are 12-5 overall. When looking at the standings, San Francisco is 1st in the NFC and 1st in the NFC-West. On the road, San Francisco has gone 7-2 thus far.
The 49ers have a 9-9-1 ATS record so far. As we enter the Super Bowl, their scoring margin per game is +10.5. The average over/under line for the 49ers this season is currently 44.7 points. So far, their games have averaged 47.3 points per game, leading to an over/under record of 10-8-1.
With an average of 28.9 points per contest, the San Francisco offense currently ranks 2nd in the league. The San Francisco defense has 28 takeaways this season, positioning them 4th in the NFL. Overall, they are at 18.4 points per game allowed and giving up an average of 312.6 yards.
Kansas City is currently 1st in the AFC-West this season, with an overall record of 11-6. In games outside the conference, they are 2-3; in AFC games, they’ve gone 12-3. This season, the Chiefs boast an above .500 record versus the spread, currently standing at 12-7-1. Their average scoring margin for this season is +5.3. The average over/under line for the Chiefs this season is currently 45.7 points. So far, their games have averaged 38.8 points per game, leading to an over/under record of 6-14.
The Chiefs’ offense has performed well in the first half of the game, averaging 13.4 points. Their overall offensive numbers of 22 points per game is 15th in the NFL. In terms of turnovers, the Kansas City defense has 17 takeaways, which is 13th in the NFL. Overall, they are giving up 16.8 points per game and 294.7 yards.
Coming in as 2-point favorites, our projections have the 49ers picking up a 26-25 win. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics gives San Francisco a 53% chance of taking down the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Tips
- Take the 49ers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Chiefs (+2)
- Projecting a combined 51 points, we like the over
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
- Jaylen Watson – Shoulder (Out)
- Nazeeh Johnson – Knee (Out)
- Nick Bolton – Ankle (Out)
- Prince Tega Wanogho – Quad (Out)
- Jody Fortson – Shoulder (Out)
- Richie James – Knee (Out)
- Charles Omenihu – Suspension (Out)
San Francisco 49ers Injury Report
- Danny Gray – Shoulder (Out)
- Samuel Womack III – Knee (Out)
- Darrell Luter Jr. – Knee (Out)
- Robert Beal Jr. – Hamstring (Out)
- Cameron Latu – Knee (Out)
- Elijah Mitchell – Knee (Out)
- Jauan Jennings – Shin (Out)
