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    The San Francisco 49ers (5-1) and the Minnesota Vikings (2-4) play at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, October 23, 2023.

    The 49ers rank sixth in total offense this year (371.3 yards per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 371.3 yards allowed per game. From an offensive standpoint, the Vikings are generating 338.7 total yards per game (12th-ranked). They rank 15th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (331.2 total yards surrendered per game).

    49ers vs. Vikings Picks

    Currently, 93.3% of Splash Inc. users are picking the 49ers to win and 75.3% are picking them to cover the 7-point spread as well against the Vikings on Monday.

    Game Info: 49ers vs. Vikings

    • Game Day: Monday, October 23, 2023
    • Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
    • TV Channel: ABC/ESPN
    • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium

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    Before you bet on Monday’s San Francisco-Minnesota spread (San Francisco -7) or over/under (44 points), read the betting insights and trends below.

    Game Trends for 49ers

    • The 49ers’ ATS record is 4-2-0 this season.
    • When they have played as at least 7-point favorites this season, the 49ers are 2-2 against the spread.
    • The teams have hit the over in three of the 49ers’ six games with a set total.

    Stats & Insights for 49ers

    • The 49ers rank sixth in total offense this season (371.3 yards per game), but they’ve been playing really well on defense, ranking third-best in the NFL with 278 yards allowed per game.
    • The 49ers have been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank second-best in scoring offense (30.7 points per game) and best in scoring defense (14.5 points allowed per game).
    • On offense, the 49ers rank 13th in the NFL with 223 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 10th in passing yards allowed per contest (197.8).
    • The 49ers rank sixth in run defense this season (80.2 rushing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 148.3 rushing yards per game.
    • The 49ers are putting up a 43.9% third-down percentage on offense this season (eighth in NFL), and they are allowing a 37.5% third-down percentage (11th) on defense.
    • The 49ers have been shining on both offense and defense in terms of yards per play, ranking second-best in yards per play on offense (6.1) and third-best in yards per play allowed on defense (4.8).
    • The 49ers have the best turnover margin in the league at +8, forcing 11 turnovers (fifth in NFL) while turning it over three times (first in NFL).

    Best Players for 49ers

    • Brock Purdy: 1,396 PASS YDS / 232.7 YPG / 67.5% / 10 TD / 1 INT
    • Christian McCaffrey: 110 CAR / 553 YDS / 92.2 YPG / 7 TD / 23 REC / 177 YDS / 29.5 YPG / 2 TD
    • Jordan Mason: 21 CAR / 117 YDS / 23.4 YPG / 2 TD / 1 REC / 13 YDS / 2.6 YPG / 0 TD
    • Brandon Aiyuk: 25 REC / 454 YDS / 90.8 YPG / 2 TD
    • Deebo Samuel: 20 REC / 302 YDS / 50.3 YPG / 1 TD
    • George Kittle: 18 REC / 216 YDS / 36 YPG / 3 TD
    • Fred Warner: 48 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 INT / 4 PD

    Game Trends for Vikings

    • The Vikings is 2-3-1 against the spread this season.
    • Out of Vikings six games with a set total, one has hit the over (16.7%).

    Stats & Insights for Vikings

    • With 338.7 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Vikings rank 12th in the NFL in 2023. Defensively, they rank 15th, allowing 331.2 total yards per game.
    • In terms of points scored the Vikings rank 17th in the NFL (21.5 points per game), and they are 21st on the other side of the ball (22.5 points allowed per game).
    • The Vikings’ pass defense ranks 17th in the NFL with 218.8 passing yards allowed per contest, but they’ve been carried by their offense, which ranks third-best by compiling 263.7 passing yards per game.
    • The Vikings’ rushing offense has been a bottom-five unit this season, compiling 75 rushing yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. On defense, they rank 18th with 112.3 rushing yards allowed per contest.
    • The Vikings are putting up a 34.2% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (27th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering a 43.5% third-down rate (25th-ranked) on defense.
    • The Vikings’ offense has been excelling in terms of yards per play, accumulating 5.9 (fourth-best) this season. On defense, they rank ninth by giving up 5.2 yards per play.
    • The Vikings have forced six turnovers this season and have turned it over 13 times, resulting in a -7 turnover margin that is fourth-worst in the NFL.

    Best Players for Vikings

    • Kirk Cousins: 1,679 PASS YDS / 279.8 YPG / 67.2% / 14 TD / 4 INT
    • Alexander Mattison: 82 CAR / 320 YDS / 53.3 YPG / 0 TD / 18 REC / 104 YDS / 17.3 YPG / 2 TD
    • Cam Akers: 33 CAR / 92 YDS / 23 YPG / 1 TD / 5 REC / 21 YDS / 5.3 YPG / 0 TD
    • T.J. Hockenson: 36 REC / 304 YDS / 50.7 YPG / 2 TD
    • Jordan Addison: 22 REC / 277 YDS / 46.2 YPG / 4 TD
    • K.J. Osborn: 17 REC / 214 YDS / 35.7 YPG / 2 TD
    • Camryn Bynum: 60 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 PD
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