Week 16 features a matchup that was not expected to be much of a game at the start of the season. The Washington Commanders have been transformed with 2024 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels and new head coach Dan Quinn. Meanwhile, head coach Nick Siriani, quarterback Jalen Hurts, and the Philadelphia Eagles have re-established their NFL Odds credentials as the best team in the NFC East after a sluggish start. Philadelphia has a commanding lead in the NFC East, while the Commanders have a surprising shot at making the 2024 NFL Playoffs as a wild-card entry.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, December 22, 2024, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Eagles | -3 -120 | 45 -115 | -173 |  |
| Commanders | +3 EV | 45 -105 | +153 | |
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Philadelphia Eagles Team Overview
Last game, the Philadelphia Eagles won 27-13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers as 5.5-point home favorites. The game went under the sports betting total of 43. Philadelphia has a record of 12-2 straight up, 9-5 against the spread, and 5-9 over/under the total. Philadelphia ranks 6th for total offense, 29th for passing, 2nd for rushing, and 8th for scoring. Defensively they rank 1st overall, 1st against the pass, 7th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Philadelphia ranks 8th for fewest turnovers lost and 19th for takeaways.
Following a week of internal strife over the passing game, the Eagles quelled concerns early and often. Jalen Hurts was extremely sharp. To show, he completed his first eight passes and finished 25 of 32 for 290 yards with touchdowns to AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith.
Hence, the idea that Philadelphia couldn’t pass the football with the talent assembled had been troubling. It got to the point that Brown tried to spotlight the issue. In sum, Brown finished with nine receptions on 11 targets for 110 yards. At the same time, Smith had 11 catches on 12 opportunities for 109 yards.
Washington Commanders Team Overview
Last game, the Washington Commanders won 20-19 against the New Orleans Saints as 7.5-point road favorites. The game went under the NFL Betting total of 44.5. Washington has a record of 9-5 straight up, 8-5-1 against the spread, and 9-5 over/under the total. Washington ranks 5th for total offense, 16th for passing, 3rd for rushing and 6th for scoring. Defensively they rank 11th overall, 4th against the pass, 25th against the rush, and 16th for points allowed. Also, Washington ranks 3rd for fewest turnovers lost and 28th for takeaways.
The Commanders have enjoyed an impressive comeback season in 2024. Namely, Daniels and Quinn have revitalized a once proud franchise. Still, the Commanders are not quite up to the same level as the Eagles.
Eagles at Commanders SBG Free Picks
In this series, Washington got the cash in only three of the last eight meetings against Philadelphia. Also, Seven of the last 11 games between the Eagles and Commanders exceeded the total. Specifically at Washington, the Commanders have only two payouts in their last seven games with the Eagles. Three of the last five meetings between these teams at Washington went over the total. On Sunday afternoon, the Eagles will offer more value as the quality away team. Washington has been a reliable over the total team this season.
Eagles at Commanders SBG Best Bets: Philadelphia Eagles and Over the Total.