And then there were four.
It promises to be a sizzling Sunday as the NFL Championship Round takes place. We couldn’t have asked for better matchups, as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Cincinnati Bengals, while the San Francisco 49ers travel to face the Philadelphia Eagles.
These are the four best teams in football, so we are going to get a great Super Bowl matchup however it turns out.
However, we are still looking to nail the spread picks this week, and with both of my Super Bowl participants still alive, there is little question which way I’m leaning.
My Super Bowl prediction: Bengals over 49ers
— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) January 14, 2023
San Francisco 49ers (+2.5) at Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday, January 29that 3 p.m. ET
The spread has moved from 49ers +1 to +2.5 since this line opened, and if it gets to 3, I’m all over it. As it stands, San Francisco as a +125 moneyline underdog is very intriguing.
There is no doubt the Eagles looked dominant last week against the Giants, but we have to remember that New York was the fraudulent member of the final eight teams in the playoffs.
Philly has a great team, but so does San Francisco. Each side has a dominant rushing attack, and while Jalen Hurts is the more accomplished quarterback, Brock Purdy has done wonders as a rookie thrust into a starting role.
Kyle Shanahan – Coach of the Year Finalist
Brock Purdy – Rookie of the Year Finalist
Nick Bosa – Defensive Player of the Year Finalist
Christian McCaffrey – Comeback Player of the Year Finalist
— Tracy Sandler (@TracyFGSN) January 25, 2023
Both defenses are elite, so it’s really hard to handicap this matchup. San Francisco has great team speed and a stout defensive front, which gives it a shot to keep Philly from gashing it on the ground. The Eagles have sometimes struggled against the run this year, and to me this tips the scales in favor of the 49ers.
This game could be great, with the teams trading haymakers, and a big defensive play could end up being the difference. Either team could easily advance, which is why I’m happy to grab the underdog at plus money.
Score prediction: 49ers 24, Eagles 23
Pick: 49ers +2.5