49ers-Vikings: NFL betting odds, picks, tips - ESPN

Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season will wrap up Monday night with the San Francisco 49ers (-7, 43.5) on the road facing the Minnesota Vikings.

What can we expect from a betting standpoint?

Betting analysts Eric Moody,Tyler Fulghum, Seth Walderand Aaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts.

Note: Lines from Caesars Sportsbook unless otherwise indicated.

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Schatz: Deebo Samuel is out, and Trent Williams is doubtful, which might as well be out. Doubtful players very, very rarely play. But Christian McCaffrey is available, and he's really the straw that stirs the drink. The 49ers are still the best team in the league against a Vikings team that has been average with poor luck this season. One specific stat I'll point out: We know the Vikings like to blitz, but their defense is actually worse when they blitz. They allow 6.75 net yards per pass versus 4.89 net yards on other passes. I think Brock Purdy can manage the 49ers' offense even under the pressure, especially if he has McCaffrey alongside him. I'll take 49ers -7.

Moody: My recommendation is to bet on the 49ers (-7). Despite dealing with injuries, the 49ers are considered one of the most well-rounded teams in the league. They also have added motivation after last week's surprising loss to the Browns. In that game, San Francisco's receivers faced man coverage on about 70% of snaps, which gave their offense trouble, especially after Samuel and McCaffrey left the game. Regardless of whether McCaffrey plays, the 49ers' offense should perform better