The San Francisco 49ers are slight favorites to beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Levi's Stadium.
Two teams that were each within a few wins of the Super Bowl last season meet in Week 4 with plenty on the line. San Francisco enters 3-0 after a 36-30 home win over the Arizona Cardinals, a game that showed off the offense but also raised questions about a defense that surrendered 30 points. Denver arrives at 2-1 with real momentum after taking down NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams 30-26 in Week 3.
Both teams are also chasing division titles, so this game could carry weight well beyond the standings. The oddsmakers see a close game, and that's reflected in the odds from BetMGM.
- Spread: 49ers -3 (-105), Broncos +3 (-112)
- Moneyline: 49ers -145, Broncos +125
- Total: Over 46 (-110), Under 46 (-108)
A three-point spread is essentially a field-goal game, and with the
home team getting the customary bump, the line suggests these teams are close to even on a neutral field. The total of 46 points is a fairly high bar, and both teams have shown they can score. The Broncos just put up 30 on a Rams team that was among the Super Bowl favorites, while the 49ers have found the end zone plenty through three games.
For San Francisco, a win would move them to 4-0 and give them a meaningful early cushion in the NFC West race. The Niners have also been a tough out at home, where they'll try to avoid a defensive letdown like the one against Arizona. Another 30-point performance from the opposition won't be enough to survive a shootout against a team as balanced as Denver.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers favored to beat resurgent Broncos in tight Week 4 match
