49ers Playoff Chances: Will San Francisco Make the Postseason?

Nick Hennion @nickhennion Nov 19, 2024, 3:56 PM
  • Based on preseason odds, the San Francisco 49ers are -450 to make the postseason in 2024-25.
  • The 49ers have made the playoffs three years in a row.
  • How San Francisco could fall out of the 2024 postseason, which is an unlikely outcome.

Based on NFL odds and 49ers playoff odds, the San Francisco 49ers are predicted to make the postseason this year.ย 

San Francisco, who represented the NFC in last yearโ€™s Super Bowl, is -450 to reach the playoffs. That price implies a probability of 81.8%.ย 

Comparatively, head coach Kyle Shanahanโ€™s team is +350 to miss the playoffs next year. That implies a probability of 22.2%.

Prediction: Will the San Francisco 49ers Make the Playoffs?ย 

I predict the 49ers will make the playoffs this season. However, thereโ€™s a clear scenario that sees San Francisco miss it.ย 

The 49ers play a harder-than-average schedule based on opponent win totals and could have that schedule compounded by scheduling disadvantages.ย 

According to sharpfootballanalysis.com, San Francisco faces a -21 net rest edge, the largest in the league. All told, the 49ers play eight games where their opponent has more time to prepare.ย 

That might not matter for a team as talented as San Francisco in the weaker conference. However, itโ€™s enough of a concern that I’m not laying this number.ย 

San Francisco 49ers Week-by-Week Playoff Chances

Week NumberOdds to Make PlayoffsImplied Probability
Preseason-45081.8%
Week 2-100090.9%
Week 3-55084.6%
Week 4-27573.3%
Week 5-27573.3%
Week 6-16562.3%
Week 7-27573.3%
Week 8-15560.8%
Week 9-17563.6%
Week 10-17563.6%
Week 11-18564.9%
Week 12+18535.1%

NFC West Odds to Make the Playoffs, Preseason

TeamOdds to Make PlayoffsImplied Probability
San Francisco 49ers-45081.8%
Los Angeles Rams-11553.5%
Seattle Seahawks+18535.1%
Arizona Cardinals+30025%

When Was the Last Time the San Francisco 49ers Won the Super Bowl?ย 

The 49ersโ€™ most recent Super Bowl win came in 1995 over the Chargers. Theyโ€™ve appeared in three Super Bowls since, but have lost all three by a combined 17 points.ย 

San Francisco owns five Super Bowl crowns in franchise history and count themselves amongst the favorites in this yearโ€™s Super Bowl Odds.ย 

San Francisco 49ers Week-by-Week Super Bowl Odds

Week NumberOdds to Win Super BowlImplied Probability
Preseason+65013.3%
Week 2+55015.4%
Week 3+60014.3%
Week 4+65013.3%
Week 5+65013.3%
Week 6+75011.8%
Week 7+70012.5%
Week 8+90010%
Week 9+80011.1%
Week 10+10009.1%
Week 11+10009.1%
Week 12+20004.76%

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.