Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Betting Preview | The Dunkel Index
09 December 2022
The Philadelphia Eagles have an 11-1 record and are first in the NFC East. At the moment, the Eagles are considered to be one of the best teams in the league.
Currently on a three-game winning streak, the Eagles just beat the Tennessee Titans 35-10. Riding the momentum of their last win, they'll look to take down a divisional opponent this week.
The New York Giants are 7-4-1, with most of these losses coming over the last few weeks. In their last five games, the Giants have gone 1-3-1. Their most recent game was a tie as they faced the Washington Commanders.
Playing the Eagles is no easy task, and this is the first time the Giants will do it. The question we're looking to answer is will they cover the spread?
Philadelphia Eagles: Can they break through New York's line?
One thing that the Philadelphia Eagles definitely know how to do is score points. This season, they're averaging 28.2 points per game, ranking second in the league.
Most of their yards each game come from running the ball, where they average 154.6 yards per game. With a quarterback like Jalen Hurts, it's not hard to see why they rank fifth in rushing.
The key here for the Eagles is on the defensive side of the ball. They need to get through the frontlines of the Giants early and often. As a team, the Eagles allow just 18.8 points per game, one of the best in the NFL.
They also have one of the best secondaries in the league, which allows just 203 passing yards per game. So, keep that in mind when betting on this one.
New York Giants: How can the Giants keep this game close
The New York Giants will have to be at their best when they face New York. The truth is, they've had trouble over recent weeks, especially on defense.
In their most recent game, they held the Commanders to just 20 points but couldn't capitalize in overtime. As a team, they're only averaging 20.4 points per game. To win this one, they'll need to do much better.
The Giants' defense has performed pretty well this season, allowing just 21 points per game. Although they've lost three of their last five, they're also being spotted quite a few points.
If the Giants can run the ball efficiently, they can at least keep this game close. They average 149.7 rushing yards per game, almost as good as the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants Betting Pick
Between both of these teams, the Philadelphia Eagles are clearly the better one. However, that doesn't mean that they're the best pick against the spread. Divisional games usually stay pretty close, and that's what we think will happen here.
The New York Giants will try to stick to their strengths and run the ball efficiently. If they can do that, the game could stay pretty close. A few key stops from the Giants' defense could also be a big help.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: New York Giants +7, UNDER
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