The 49ers once again toppled the Los Angeles Rams in front of a national prime-time audience. The offense did just enough under QB Jimmy Garoppolo, but the story was how stout the defense was in not allowing a touchdown. Carolina is playing its third straight home game and in desperation mode. Take the points and buy the hook to seven.

Yes we're paying a premium following San Fran's impressive Monday night performance, but the Panthers are in bad shape. Not just on offense where Baker Mayfield's passes keep getting batted down and receivers look disinterested. Carolina could be without both starting safeties. Jeremy Chinn (hamstring) went on IR and Xavier Woods also has a hamstring injury. The 49ers allow a league-low 3.8 yards per play and 2.9 yards per rush, so Christian McCaffrey is unlikely to get untracked. With the 49ers traveling on a short week, it helps that this is a late afternoon start. Look for Carolina to fall to 3-16 ATS in its last 19 games.