Ravens QB Lamar JacksonAP Photo/Phelan M. EbenhackIn the Week 16 finale, we'll see the top teams based on win-loss records square off in the Monday Night Football spotlight.
Coming into this contest, the San Francisco 49ers are riding a six-game winning streak, while the Baltimore Ravens have won four straight contests. Bettors should note that the 49ers are 3-3 ATS as a home team, while the Ravens are 4-2 ATS on the road.
With that said, San Francisco has left behind a pathway of destruction, beating every opponent by at least 12 points during its six-game winning streak.
Our experts sided with Baltimore to cover the spread, but they picked San Francisco to win outright. Hanford broke down his keys to the game and why the Ravens will give the 49ers a scare on Christmas.
"Potential Super Bowl preview? Don't mind if we do," Hanford said. "The 49ers offense has been a force of nature led by potential MVP Brock Purdy. This week should be its toughest test yet, though. The Niners are facing a Ravens defense only allowing 16.1 points per game and leading the league in sacks.
"This game should come down to whether the 49ers can stop the Ravens on the ground. San Francisco is 10-1 this season when holding opponents under 130 rushing yards, and Baltimore averages nearly 164 rushing yards per game.
"I think the 49ers win a close one here at home, but the Ravens are a tempting upset pick. I expect Lamar Jackson to continue showing why he's the most valuable quarterback in the NFL this season."
Predictions
Davenport: Ravens
Gagnon: Ravens
Hanford: Ravens
Knox: 49ers
Moton: Ravens
O'Donnell: Ravens
Sobleski: Ravens
ATS Consensus: Ravens +5
SU Consensus: 49ers
Score Prediction: 49ers 28, Ravens 26
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