NFL Preview: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders – Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) look to continue their dominant season against the Washington Commanders (9-5) who aim to add another blemish to the Eagles’ record on Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 PM ET. Check out the NFL betting action when it takes place at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, as the Eagles are favored on the road with point spread at -3.5 (+100).
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
The Eagles have found success over their last 10 games and are looking for their 11th in a row. Their recent win was a 27-13 outing over the Pittsburgh Steelers, which marked the franchises-best 10 game win streak.
Their defense was crucial in the second half, as they held the Steelers scoreless in the final two quarters. Jalen Hurts was responsible for three touchdowns total, with two of them in the air. Overall, he had 290 yards on 25 of 32 completions.
Despite having two turnovers, they put up 401 yards and held the Steelers to 163. They also controlled the pace of the game with possession of the ball for almost 40 minutes.
The Eagles rank eighth in the league for scoring 26.4 points a game. On defense they are the top-ranked team in holding opponents to 17.6 points a game. This is a strong margin of victory, especially when their defense holds up.
Washington Commanders Betting Preview
The Commanders have turned their season around tremendously from a year ago and are potentially looking for a playoff run. This is arguably the biggest game of the year for them, as they already lost to the Eagles once this year at 26-18 in mid-November.
They are coming off of a 20-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints, showing a two-game win streak. Jayden Daniels led with 25 of 31 completions for 226 yards and two touchdowns. He also led in rushing with 11 carries totaling 66 yards.
One key aspect to their success in this game was having possession of the ball for nearly 41 minutes. Any less would have likely resulted in a loss, as they needed every second to overcome a strong push by the Saints in the fourth.
The Commanders are accumulating 28.3 points a game and rank sixth. Their defense has allowed 22.5 points a game and ranks 16th, which shows they are in a solid position to make a run in this game.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders betting odds ready to go, favoring the Eagles by 3.5-points. According to market insights, the Eagles have a 58.8 percent chance of winning.
The Commanders could be scary in this game, but their offense has to be perfect. The Eagles will still likely win this game and cover the spread.
Final Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -3.5 (+100)
