San Francisco at Seattle

The San Francisco 49ers are all done in most people's minds. The Niners have fallen to 7-6 on the season, and probably have to win out to make the playoffs. The Jim Harbaugh controversy has reached fever-pitch and most feel he and his team have checked out. As a result, Jim Harbaugh will see his first double-digit underdog spread since joining the NFL. But, hold on. This is still a solid, skilled, and veteran team with their season on the line vs. a hated rival, so I expect them to deliver a strong game in Seattle. As much as the Niners offense has struggled, teh defense is playing at an elite level, allowing just 16.5 points per game over their last four. The Seahawks seem to be turning it up a notch, winning three straight games. But, the offense has not been very good all season. They beat this San Francisco team by 16 on the road just a few short weeks ago, so you have to wonder how much respect they will give the 49ers, having beaten them easily recently. Seattle won a big game in Philly last week, and the one they really need comes next week against division leader Arizona, so they are in danger of taking a bit off the fastball against San Fran. I think Seattle is one of the top teeams in the league and they likely do enough to win this one, but I also think San Francisco does enough to stay close. The Niners are 25-12-2 ATS in their last 39 off a loss, and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. a team with a winning home record. Take the points on San Francisco in this one.