It may not sound contrarian, but with 68% of the money on PHI+3, I’m looking for SF to cover this one. I understand there are some injuries on the SF side with some injuries to the DBs, LB, and RB. With regard to that, my numbers still have this game lined exactly with SF at -3. So then it is just a matter of choosing the right side.
I see value on SF here due to the success with staying on the East Coast in past seasons on B2B East Coast games. Looking at the coaches, Shannahan is proven. PHI coach Sirianni had his team looking great in Week 1, but Shannahan will not be caught with his pants down like the ATL coach seemed.
I liked PHI to win their division coming into the season and I’m high on PHI QB Hurts. They could’ve won easily in that last game against WAS last season if Hurts stays in. Regardless, after the 49ers struggles last season, Shannahan rallied his thin roster for competitve games throughout the second half. PHI did upset SF on the west coast last year and Shannahan doesn’t seem like the type to let that go easily. I’m looking for SF to come out aggressive, stay afoot in the NFC West, and won’t let off the pedal like he did last week. Would not be surprised if Philly is competitive but I like SF for the game.
SF-3 (-105) 1.05u
