San Francisco 49ers (1-1 Preseason) vs. Las Vegas Raiders (0-2 Preseason)
The NFL preseason is getting hotter with the 49ers’ 1-1 record putting them in Allegiant Stadium to play against Las Vegas Raiders who have lost both their previous games. This Friday night clash, happening on August 23, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET is a vital stage for both teams to polish their squads before the start of the regular season. For this reason, it’s an important match to watch for both fans and bettors who are interested in making NFL picks and predictions.
The 49ers’ first two preseason matches showed the team’s focus on a running game, where Jordan Mason has displayed flickers of brilliance. In one game, Mason only ran for 34 yards out of six attempts averaging an impressive 5.7 per carry. The ability to locate open holes and accelerate has been key as exemplified by his longest run of 13 yards and a touchdown lately. Beyond those two shows, Tay Martin caught seven passes for 75 yards during two tournaments; thus, he averaged at 10.7 yards per connection which seems to impact the outcome between the Raiders and the rest in this match.
For Raiders, Zamir White leads their rushing effort after gaining 46 yards on ten carries in two games at an average of 4.6 yards per carry; not only that but also his speed and tackle-breaking ability were evidenced by his longest gain of 17 yards. Furthermore, Tre Tucker is a player to watch in the aerial assault with him having 5 catches that have yielded 139 yards hence giving him an impressive average of about 28 per reception could be a problem for San Francisco secondary players. His effort including a single catch going for 48 make it clear that there is so much potential in him.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Allegiant Stadium |
| TV: | NFLN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Joshua Dobbs QB vs. Gardner Minshew QB
Joshua Dobbs has shown tremendous command of the 49ers’ offense in emphasizing efficient game management and minimizing risky plays. The ability to keep a decent completion percentage without giving up possession, on his part demonstrates his maturity and grasp of the need for offense. However, he has not thrown any touchdown passes yet modest yards per attempt may indicate that he needs to be more aggressive with his skills.
Gardner Minshew’s performance for the Raiders has been a mix of high risk and moderate reward epitomized by picking up good yardage on fewer completions. His arm strength and willingness to try longer throws have led to great gains but at the cost of completing fewer passes. Minshew must now improve accuracy, decision-making and all round efficiency to help steady Raiders offensive production.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Las Vegas Raiders -210, Total Odds: 37.5
The betting odds are slightly tilted towards the Raiders as favorites with a -3.5 spread and a moneyline of -210. The total set at 37.5 points suggests expectations of a moderately scoring game, reflecting both teams’ recent performances and defensive capabilities.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
The 49ers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games but have struggled against the Raiders in Las Vegas, going 1-5 ATS in their last six encounters. Their ability to cover the spread away from home except in Las Vegas poses a curious trend for bettors considering the historical context.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
The Raiders have a stronger ATS record of 5-1 in their last six home games against the 49ers. Additionally, the total going UNDER in 7 of their last 10 home games might influence betting decisions, particularly for those looking at the over/under.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders 8/23/24 Betting Picks
The game between the 49ers and the Raiders is expected to be a tight one. Considering the previous form of both teams in preseason and head-to-head meetings, this can swing for the home team. At any rate, it should not be forgotten that San Francisco’s away-game tenacity has been intensified.
Those who want to ponder on prop bets as well as wider strategies better think about San Francisco 49ers underdogs covering spreads plus guys like Tay Martin and Tre Tucker as anytime scoring touchdowns prop bets. The total looks more like UNDER due to some trends at Allegiant Stadium according to best bookie software analysis.
