New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
07 January 2023
Week 18 of the NFL season is full of divisional rivalry games, and that is the case in Philadelphia as the Eagles host the New York Giants. Both teams have already locked up a spot in the postseason, but neither team will be trying to ease off of the gas in this game.
The New York Giants have had a season that exceeded preseason expectations, as they are now 9-6-1 on the year. New York has gone just 2-2-1 in their last five games, but that has been enough to clinch a playoff berth.
Philadelphia comes into this game with an overall record of 13-3, but they have also lost two straight games. The Eagles are now forced to pick up a win in Week 18 if they want to claim the NFC East Division title.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 14-point betting favorites over the New York Giants in this Week 18 NFL showdown.
Giants Great on the Ground
The New York Giants are averaging nearly 150 rushing yards per game this season, and that is a big reason that they are in the playoffs. Running back Saquon Barkley has rushed for 1,312 yards and ten touchdowns this season, and he is good enough to carry this team on a deep playoff run.
New York has also been holding opponents to just 21.8 points per game, and that unit has really started to play well of late. The Giants are giving up 375 total yards per game, but they have found a way to stop teams in the red zone.
New York isn’t a team that can overwhelm opponents, but they just continue to be solid on both ends of the field.
Eagles Must Find Offense Again
The Philadelphia Eagles are averaging over 28 points per game this season, but they haven’t been as explosive of late. Philadelphia scored just 10 points a week ago, but they have been dealing with a ton of injuries.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts looked like the MVP of the league when he was healthy, and he has thrown for 3,472 yards and 22 touchdowns this season. Philadelphia also got a huge season from running back Miles Sanders, as he has rushed for 1,236 yards.
Philadelphia wants to win this game by scoring some points, but that won’t be easy against a solid defensive team like the Giants.
Giants Battle in Defeat
The first meeting between these two teams was a blowout win for the Eagles, but you should expect a much better battle in this game. New York is looking to carry some momentum with them into the postseason, and the Eagles want to win the NFC East.
The Giants have a rushing attack that can give opponents some trouble, and they will be using that in this game. Philadelphia is eventually going to break through and take advantage of the New York defense, but it’s going to be a tight game for four quarters.
Take the 14 points and bet on the New York Giants in this game, but it will be the Philadelphia Eagles that are going to pick up a win in Week 18.
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