Packers vs 49ers Odds, Lines, Spread, and Picks for Week 3 SNF
- The undefeated San Francisco 49ers kick off their home schedule on Sunday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers as slim favorites
- SNF Betting Record: 0-0 ML; 1-1 ATS; 1-1 Totals; EVEN
- The Niners have taken three of four from Green Bay, while Packers pivot Aaron Rodgers vies for a ninth straight win in prime time
The San Francisco 49ers look to remain unbeaten when they kick off their home schedule on Sunday Night Football with a visit from the Green Bay Packers as 3-point favorites. The 49ers are coming off a pair of decisive road victories to open the season, while the Packers look to build on a dominating 35-17 victory over Detroit last week on Monday Night Football..
Green Bay Packers vs San Francisco 49ers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total at DraftKings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | +3 (-105) | +145 | O 50.5 (-115) |
| San Francisco 49ers | -3 (-115) | -165 | U 50.5 (-110) |
*Odds taken at DraftKings on September 25, 2021.
Start time of Sunday night’s contest at Levi’s Stadium is set for 8:20pm ET. Weather is not expected to be a factor, with the forecast calling for clear, sunny skies and mild temperatures.
Line Movement
Sunday night’s contest marks the fourth meeting between these two teams since November 2019, with each of the previous three clashes taking place at Levi’s Stadium. Favorites won big in each of those meetings, claiming victory by an average margin of 21 points, with the Packers earning their lone victory during that stretch in a 34-17 rout as 6-point chalk in Week 9 of last season.
It's #GoPackGo vs #FTTB in Week 3. We break down the early odds @SBD #NFL #NFLBets https://t.co/fZTm1oeIqM
— Chris Amberley (@chrisamberley) September 21, 2021
Those recent results have yet to spark any major movement in the betting line. The Niners have held steady since opening at -3. The total also remains unchanged since opening at 50.5 despite recent big wins from both these teams, and the trend towards high-scoring when they meet, with at least one squad scoring 33 or more points in each of their past four matchups.
Niners Enjoying Fast Start
The 49ers look to have turned the corner in the early going of the season after enduring a dismal finish to the 2020 NFL campaign. Losers in seven of their final nine dates last season, including six defeats by at least a touchdown, the 49ers have flipped the script in their first two outings.
Positive: 49ers are one of seven undefeated teams at 2-0
Negative: 3 of the 7 teams are in the NFC West.
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) September 20, 2021
The Niners ran up the score in a 41-33 season-opening win in Detroit, which was nowhere near as close as the score indicates. The San Francisco defense then captured the spotlight last weekend, smothering the Eagles attack in a 17-11 win in Philadelphia. However, this team still has plenty of work to do to turn the page on last season’s dismal performance at home, where they tallied just one SU win and currently ride a four-game SU losing streak that started with their most recent visit from the Packers.
Jimmy G Firmly in Charge
While much of the conversation in San Francisco has centered on speculation as to when rookie Trey Lance will get his opportunity under center, veteran Jimmy Garoppolo has quietly solidified his position as the team’s starter. Jimmy G turned in a stellar performance in the Niners’ Week 1 win over the Lions, tossing for 314 yards and one score. He also provided all the offense that San Francisco would need last weekend in Philadelphia, throwing for one score and running for the game-winning TD.
Jimmy Garoppolo has never lost a game as the starting QB on Sunday Night Football
His career numbers playing on Sunday Night :
1070 passing yards
6 touchdowns
0 interceptions
122.8 passer rating4-0 Record
— Jordan Elliott (@splash_cousin) September 23, 2021
It was all about the 49ers ground game in Garoppolo’s last appearance against Green Bay. Raheem Mostert galloped for 220 yards and four TDs in a 37-20 win over the Packers in the 2020 NFC Championship Game. However, Mostert remains unavailable after suffering a knee in jury in Week 1.
Packers Search for Momentum
A date with the Lions also proved to be a tonic for the Packers. Big-time losers by a 38-3 score in their season opener in New Orleans, the Pack rebounded with a decisive 35-17 win over Detroit last week on Monday Night Football. But can Green Bay maintain that momentum against the undefeated Niners on a short week’s rest and a long trip out to the West Coast?
Packers dominate the Lions, 35-17
The Aarons were COOKING 🔥
Rodgers – 22/27, 255 YDS, 4 TD
Jones – 67 RUSH, 48 REC, 4 TD pic.twitter.com/oQ9AFh9Q68— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 21, 2021
Last season, the Packers racked up a 6-2 SU record on the road, including a victory in San Francisco on just three days rest. However, those wins came largely against inferior opponents, while they fell to defeat to playoff bound teams in Tampa Bay and Indianapolis.
Aaron Rodgers is Mr. Primetime the last 2 seasons
7-0 W-L
76% Comp Pct
250.7 Pass YPG
24-1 Pass TD-INT
137.9 Passer RTG#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/snzZptuLn5— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) September 24, 2021
Not surprisingly, it will be all about Aaron Rodgers on Sunday night. The Packers star pivot made a statement with a four-TD performance last week in Detroit, and has consistently risen to the occasion in prime time. Rodgers has lifted to Green Bay to victory in 10 of his past 11 appearances, connecting on 30 total touchdowns during that stretch, and has also earned the win in two of three prime dates in San Francisco.
The Pick: OVER 50.5 (-110) – 1 unit
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