San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons: Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick

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Two teams heading in opposite directions will meet Sunday in Atlanta when the Falcons (8-5) host the San Francisco 49ers (1-12) as double-digit-point home favorites.

The Falcons have won four of their last six games as they try to capture their first NFC South title since 2012, while the 49ers are riding a 12-game losing streak, which includes an 0-6 mark on the road this season.

        

Point spread: The Falcons opened as 11.5-point favorites. The total was 51.5 early in the week.

OddsShark computer pick: Falcons 40.2, 49ers 10.8 (NFL picks on every game)

       

Why the 49ers can cover the spread

The 49ers have been competitive in most of their games lately, with three of their last five decided by seven or fewer points. Four of those five have also been decided by fewer than two touchdowns, including a 30-17 home loss to the New England Patriots, who are the Super Bowl …

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