'Monday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: 49ers vs. Commanders picks by expert who's on 19-5 roll — SkimNews
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- San Francisco is a 7.5-point favorite over Washington (1-3-1) in Monday Night Football at Levi's Stadium (8:15 p.m. ET), with the over/under set at 51.5.
- The Commanders are coming off a 27-27 overtime tie with the Giants in which they bungled the final 50-plus seconds, running one play deep into New York territory and never snapping the ball again.
- Micah Roberts of SportsLine is leaning Over 51.5, noting the Over has hit in eight of Washington's last nine games and six of San Francisco's last ten, while Roberts sits 19-5 on his last 24 picks involving the 49ers.
- Jayden Daniels returned from an elbow injury to rush for 103 yards and two scores against New York, though Washington will be without running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin).
- Christian McCaffrey has logged 61 carries for 286 yards and five touchdowns through five games, while tight end George Kittle has 21 receptions for 268 yards and four scores for San Francisco.
- Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles) is active for the 49ers despite injury concerns.
Why it matters: The 7.5-point spread at Levi's Stadium reflects a stark talent gap between a 5-0 49ers squad and a 1-3-1 Washington team still reeling from a blown overtime finish, but Roberts' Over lean — backed by the total hitting in eight of Washington's last nine games — signals Daniels' run-game resurgence could keep the Commanders within striking distance and produce points.
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