The NFL has its first-ever game in Australia when the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles Rams face off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the opening edition of Thursday Night Football.
The historic game will be streamed on Netflix and will feature the Los Angeles Rams' debut of their big offseason acquisition, Myles Garrett, though their other big pickup, Aaron Donald, is not playing as he continues his ramp-up from a two-year retirement.
Los Angeles is a 4-point favorite in the neutral site game.
What time is the NFL game in Australia?
The game featuring the San Francisco 49ers starts at 6:35 p.m. CT/7:35 p.m. MT Thursday, Sept. 10, from the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. It will be televised
on Netflix.
Thursday Night Football: 49ers vs. Rams
Thursday Night Football will be streamed on Netflix.
TV: Netflix
Is Thursday Night Football still on Amazon Prime?
Yes, but not in Week 1, which is exclusive to Netflix. Thursday Night Football will be on Amazon Prime for every Thursday night for the rest of the year.
49ers vs Rams odds
From BetMGM.com
Los Angeles Rams -4. Over-under 48 1/2. Los Angeles is -210 on the money line, San Francisco is +170.
49ers vs Rams prediction
The line: Los Angeles Rams 26, San Francisco 22.
With a line of 4 points and an over-under of 48 1/2, the Seahawks are expected to win 24-21.
The Arizona Republic: Seahawks 27, Patriots 23
Jeremy Cluff writes:"The Rams are the favorite to win the Super Bowl and could have an elite defense with Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett. The defense will make a big play or two to seal a big NFC West win in Week 1 against San Francisco."
Bookies.com: Bet the 49ers with the points
Bill Speros writes: "Wagering on Week 1 can be treacherous. The Seahawks hit .750 on the line last season, covering in 15 of their 20 games. But they failed to cover as 1.5-point underdogs in a 17-13 loss to San Francisco. The AFC Champion Patriots went 14-7 on the line last season. They played perhaps their worst game of the regular season in Week 1 by losing to Raiders in Foxboro 20-13 as 2.5-point favorites. ”
Sports Betting Dime: Rams 29.4, 49ers 21.7
The site's formula predicts the Rams will win the NFL Week 1 game against the 49ers .
Dimers: Rams 26, 49ers 23
This site projects the Los Angeles Rams to beat the San Francisco 49ers.
ESPN: Rams have a 60.5% chance to beat the 49ers.
The site gives the 49ers a 39.2% chance of winning, with a 0.3% chance of a tie.
MGM: Bet the under of 49ers scoring 21.5 points
Nick Hennion writes: "Consistent across both matchups last year is San Francisco struggling to run the ball. Nothing has changed this offseason to lead me to believe they reverse that fortune.
“Pair those factors with the extensive travel for a Week 1 game, and I predict the 49ers stay under this benchmark in Australia.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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