Bears vs 49ers Player Props to Bet on MNF (Week 17)
By Michael Harrison in NFL News
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- The Bears and 49ers fight for a potential #1 seed in the NFC on Week 17 Sunday Night Football
- Christian McCaffrey, D’Andre Swift and Luther Burden III feature in my props to target
- See my favorite Bears vs 49ers player props to target and touchdown-scorer bets
The Chicago Bears (11-4) invade Santa Clara to battle the San Francisco 49ers (11-4) on Sunday evening (5:20 pm PT/8:20 ET). Both squads are jockeying for position in a tremendously competitive NFC, and either one of them could eventually lock up the #1 seed and first-round bye in the NFL playoff bracket after next weekend.
The table below sets out the main NFL player props for Sunday Night Football. Under the table, find my top Bears vs 49ers player-prop picks, including a touchdown-scorer bet.
Bears vs 49ers Player Props
The 49ers are +1400 in the Super Bowl odds, while the Bears are not far behind at +1800.
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Bears vs 49ers Player Prop #1: D’Andre Swift Over 57.5 Rushing Yards
For my first prop, I’m going with the Chicago Bears’ bread and butter, and that’s running the football. The squad ranks third in the league (151.7 YPG), and D’Andre Swift has been a keg cog in their two-headed monster with Kyle Monangai.
Swift has rushed for at least 58 yards in four straight affairs, and eight of his last ten contests. On five of those occasions, he reached the 90 yard plateau. He faces a tough test in San Fran, who is eighth best in limiting the run, though they’ve allowed ten more yards in the last three games than their season average (102.9 YPG).
For a standard bet on this SNF matchup, be sure to read Chris Amberley’s Bears vs 49ers odds and predictions article.
- D’Andre Swift Over 57.5 Rushing Yards (-113 at DraftKings)
CHI vs SF Prop Pick #2: Luther Burden III Over 3.5 Receptions
For my next prop I’m sticking with Chicago’s offense, but this time going with rookie wideout Luther Burden III snagging four or more receptions. That’s something he’s been able to accomplish in three straight outings.
Burden returns this week after missing last week’s grudge match against Green Bay. He’s been targeted 19 times in his last three games, snagging 14 passes. The Bears will continue to be without WR Rome Odunze, which allows more target share for Burden. SF has surrendered 229.3 passing yards per contest, which is ninth worst in the NFL, helping Burden in this scintillating clash.
John Hyslop has you covered for a Bears vs 49ers same-game parlay that features their QB Caleb Williams tossing for solid yardage, which dovetails with my pick of Burden grabbing four or more footballs.
- Luther Burden III Over 3.5 Receptions (-148 at DraftKings)
Bears vs 49ers Touchdown Scorer Props
Moving over to the Bears vs 49ers touchdown scorer props, Christian McCaffrey has the shortest odds to record a TD at -250. The player most likely to find the end zone for Chicago is D’Andre Swift at +130.
Bears vs 49ers Prop Pick #3: Christian McCaffrey First Touchdown Scorer
For a touchdown scorer prop, I have my sights set on the chalk selection to record a TD in Christian McCaffrey, but considering his -250 anytime touchdown scorer odds aren’t all that appealing, I’m going with first on the board at +400.
San Fran’s offense has been firing on all cylinders, and they’ve put a touchdown in the first frame in five straight duels, including McCaffrey, who has found pay dirt first in a pair of instances.
The Bears have been a bit slower to light up the scoreboard, failing to punch it in through two quarters on two of their last three occasions. I like McCaffrey to get it done first, particularly with teammate George Kittle (ankle) all but likely to miss out on this battle.
As always, make sure you scan our NFL betting apps to find the best odds.
Christian McCaffrey First Touchdown Scorer (+400 at BetMGM)
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 19 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.
