Jeff Hochman Backs Under 39 in 49ers-Chargers Preseason Clash
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Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 21
Jeff Hochman Backs Under 39 in 49ers-Chargers Preseason Clash
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 21
Summary
Under 39 points is Jeff Hochman’s top play for Thursday’s Week 2 preseason game, with San Francisco a 1.5-point road favorite and the total sitting at 38.5.
Backup-heavy usage drives the pick: Justin Herbert and Brock Purdy are expected to play only briefly again after sitting in Week 1, much like last preseason when each saw just one series per game.
Recent scoring trends also support a lower total — both teams stayed under in their openers, three of the last four meetings finished below 39, and the Chargers went 11-6-1 to the under last season.
San Francisco could be short on top weapons, with Christian McCaffrey and Mike Evans missing practice time because of tightness and George Kittle on the PUP list.
The game kicks off at 10 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium, where the 49ers carry a 26-19 edge in 45 preseason meetings with the Chargers.