The San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to host the resurgent Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game for the 2023 season on Sunday, January 28, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The Lions vs. 49ers NFC Championship game is set to kick off at 3:30 PM Pacific Time or 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Fans can tune in for the live action through the national broadcasts on Fox. Additionally, for those who prefer a streaming option, fuboTV is available.
Kevin Burkhardt will provide the play-by-play commentary, and he will be joined by color analyst Greg Olsen, while Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will serve as sideline reporters during the game.
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Lions vs. 49ers NFC Championship Odds, Spread, Betting Lines
Here's an analysis of the odds for the upcoming NFC Championship clash between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers, based on the latest information from SI Sportsbook:
Moneyline:
Lions: +250
49ers: -333
In the moneyline scenario, the Lions are positioned as the underdogs with +250 odds, indicating a potential $250 profit on a $100 bet if they win.
On the other hand, the 49ers considered the favorites in this matchup, require a $333 bet to yield a $100 profit in the event of a successful outcome.
Spread:
Lions +6.5 (-110)
49ers -6.5 (-118)
A successful spread bet on the Lions necessitates a win or a loss by less than 6.5 points for the bet to succeed. In contrast, a winning bet on the 49ers with a -6.5 spread requires their victory by more than 6.5 points.
Total Points: 50.5
Over (-125)
Under (+100)
Choosing the over anticipates a cumulative points tally surpassing 50.5 while opting for the under predicts a total points count below 50.5 in what promises to be an exciting NFC Championship clash between the Lions and the 49ers.
Lions vs. 49ers NFC Championship Preview
San Francisco is coming off a thrilling win over the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round, which required a late go-ahead touchdown by star running back Christian McCaffrey to take the lead for good.
The 49ers concluded the 2023 regular season with the top record in the entire NFC at 12-5, earning them a direct advancement to the Divisional Round. Quarterback Brock Purdy and McCaffrey have emerged as strong contenders for the 2023 NFL MVP award.
On the flip side, the Lions secured a 31-23 victory in their Divisional Round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They pulled away in the fourth quarter after a closely contested game throughout.
Detroit's first appearance in the postseason in more than three decades is going well so far, as they have a chance to make it to their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
Lions vs. 49ers NFC Championship Pick
49ers 28, Lions 24
While the 49ers undeniably boast a stronger roster, the Lions present a relatively good matchup against them. This game will be closer than expected, but San Francisco's complete team will be too much for Detroit to handle.
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