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49ers vs. Rams: NFL Australia Game Predictions and Best Bets
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In Short: The first-ever NFL game in Australia features the 49ers and Rams, with key betting insights and expert picks.
The Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between the 49ers and Rams, and the Over/Under for total points scored tonight is set at 47.5, according to the latest NFL betting odds. SportsLine's team of NFL experts have analyzed the matchup and revealed their two best bets for the NFC West rivals' clash in Melbourne, Australia.
The Rams and 49ers will face off in the first-ever NFL game in Australia on Thursday night at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Matthew Stafford, the Rams' quarterback, had a standout performance in the two previous meetings, throwing seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. The 49ers, however, were without Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa in those games.
The game kicks off at 5:00 PM ET, with the Rams aiming to secure a strong start to their season in front of a global audience. San Francisco hopes to make a statement with a victory against one of its biggest NFC rivals, setting the stage for a potential Super Bowl push.
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Background
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world, and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent.
What's confirmed
- The Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between the 49ers and Rams, and the Over/Under for total points scored tonight is set at 47.5, according to the latest NFL betting odds. SportsLine's team of NFL experts have analyzed the matchup and revealed their two best bets for the NFC West rivals' clash in Melbourne, Australia.
- The Rams and 49ers will face off in the first-ever NFL game in Australia on Thursday night at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Matthew Stafford, the Rams' quarterback, had a standout performance in the two previous meetings, throwing seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. The 49ers, however, were without Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa in those games.
- The game kicks off at 5:00 PM ET, with the Rams aiming to secure a strong start to their season in front of a global audience. San Francisco hopes to make a statement with a victory against one of its biggest NFC rivals, setting the stage for a potential Super Bowl push.
- For those looking to place bets, various sportsbooks offer promotions. Use the Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $50 bonus after $10 in trades, or bet at DraftKings with a $200 bonus after your first $5 wager. Additionally, bet365 offers $365 in bonus bets after betting $10.
What's still developing
- Claim $200 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager at DraftKings here : "I was a big Christian McCaffrey supporter heading into 2025 and believed he would stay healthy and excel," SportsLine expert Eric Cohen said.
- Bet on 49ers vs. Rams at bet365 and get $365 in bonus bets after betting $10 : "After a one year stopover in DC, Deebo Samuel makes his return to the bay this season," SportsLine expert Prop Bet Guy said.
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