NFL Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) look to continue their positive momentum when they face the Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, December 15 at 4:25 PM ET. The Eagles are favored with a point spread at -5.5 (-110).

Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview

The Steelers have won their last two games as they approach this matchup with some positive vibes on their side. Their most recent victory was a 27-14 outing over the Cleveland Browns, which avenged their 24-19 loss they had against them a few weeks back.

They put up consecutive double-digit quarters in the second and third, both of which the Browns did not answer back in points. Russell Wilson had a great performance to carry them, with 15 of 26 completions totaling 158 yards and two touchdowns.

The Browns had more yards (300 compared to 267), but the Steelers forced three turnovers to make a bigger impact on the game. Their offense will need to produce more yards if they want a shot at defeating the Eagles.

The Steelers have established 24.8 points per game and rank 10th for this output. Their defense has been holding teams to 18.3 points per game, which ranks fifth. This is a comfortable margin of error, but of course will need to be stronger against the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview

The Eagles are having another great season on their hands that could potentially lead to another run at the Super Bowl. They are riding a nine-game win streak as they head into this one, with a recent 22-16 performance over the Carolina Panthers.

Even with the positive results, their passing game was a bit disappointing. Jalen Hurts completed 14 of 21 passes for 108 yards and had two touchdowns. He will need to be more dynamic if the Steelers are able to stop their running game.

On paper, both teams had similar numbers offensively. One bright side is that the Eagles did not have any turnovers and forced the Panthers to have one, which could be a sign that they might not have any mistakes against the Steelers.

The Panthers are averaging 26.3 points per game and rank eighth in the league. For their defensive performances, they have allowed 18.0 points a game from opposing teams that ranks second. This spread is appealing and slightly better than the Steelers.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers the NFL betting odds in the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles clash. These odds currently show the Eagles as 5.5-point favorites, while market predictions are suggesting the Eagles have a 60.5 percent chance of winning overall.

The Eagles know they have to do better offensively and the Steelers may not have enough firepower on that side to contend. Look for the Eagles to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -5.5 (-110)