| Tennessee Titans vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 9 Predictions |
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009
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The Tennessee Titans are looking for back to back wins, Sunday Nov 8, as they head into San Francisco to take on the Niners, who’ll be trying to avoid their fourth straight loss. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Niners as -4 point home favs over the Titans with the over/under set at 41 points. Be sure to get your Tennessee Titans vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 9 Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com  The Titans (1-6) beat Jacksonville 3-13 at home in Week 8 but still sit last in the . QB Vince Young made his first start since Week 1 of the 2008 season. Young played mistake-free football for four quarters. He completed 15 of 18 passes on his way to an efficient 125-yard, one-touchdown day. He added 31 yards on the ground. Young has won six of his last seven starts and is 19-11 in his career as a starter. RB Chris Johnson had 24 carries for 228 yards with two TD’s, while WR Justin Gage made three catches for 41 yards, while WR Nate Washington added a TD. The Titans pulled down two interceptions and their defense had four sacks on the day. RB Chris Johnson broke the Titans' single-game franchise record with 228 yards rushing, but he might not find it that easy rushing against the Niners second ranked rush defense . The Titans are the second best team at running the ball and with a new QB at the helm they might start throwing the ball more, to confuse their opponent’s defense. They struggle mightily on defense with a league worst 32nd ranked pass rush, but they are average with an 18th ranked rush defense. The Titans average 16.3ppg and give up 30.1ppg, while they are 0-4 SU on the road where they average 11ppg and allow 33.2ppg. They are 2-5 ATS and 4-3 over/under.The Niners (3-4) lost in Indianapolis 14-18 in Week 8 and still sit second in the NFC West. QB Alex Smith made 19 of 32 passes for 198 yards with one TD pass and an interception; overall he’s thrown for 404 yards with four TD passes and two interceptions in two starts. RB Frank Gore had 13 carries for 91 yards with a TD, while WR Michael Crabtree made six catches for 81 yards. TE Vernon Davis caught their lone TD pass. Despite the loss, they held their own against a team with a high powered offense. San Francisco was just 2 of 10 on third down, including 0 for 7 in situations of third-and-10 or longer. The 49ers' inability to convert on key situations hurt their chances to win. The Niners defense has been hit hard by injuries . LT Joe Staley has a sprained right knee, while CB Nate Clements has a broken right shoulder blade. Both players, injured last week, will miss at least a month and a half. Losing these two is a big blow for the 49ers, who have lost three straight games. The Niners defense currently sits ranked 20th overall with a 29th ranked pass defense and the second best rush defense in the league. As for offense it’s up to their 20th ranked running game to move the chains. The Niners average 21ppg and give up 20ppg, while they are 2-1 SU at home where they average 22.7ppg and allow 18.3ppg. They are 5-1-1 ATS and 3-4 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
Tennessee Titans vs San Francisco 49ers When: Sun, Nov 8, 2009 4:15 PM ET Line: Sportsbetting.com Pick: Titans +4 Point-Spreads.com Tennessee Titans vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 9 Predictions The Bottom Line: A better QB against a banged up Niners defense should get the Titans to cover or even a win. Be sure to get your Tennessee Titans vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 9 Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com and Cash in with sign-up bonuses, weekly reload bonuses and free payouts at SPORTSBETTING.com, where betting is safe, secure and easy.                        |
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