Eagles vs. Commanders 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 22

Eagles vs. Commanders 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 22

Updated Dec. 22, 2024 12:43 p.m. ET
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The Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) will be aiming to extend a 10-game winning run against the Washington Commanders (9-5). The Eagles are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4.5). The predicted point total for the matchup is 47.

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Eagles vs. Commanders Odds & Betting Lines

Eagles vs Commanders Betting Information updated as of December 22, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Eagles -4.5 -109 -122 47 -108 -112

Eagles vs. Commanders Prediction & Pick

  • Pick ATS: Commanders (+4.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (47)
  • Prediction: Eagles 26 - Commanders 22

How to Watch Philadelphia vs. Washington

  • Game Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
  • Time: 1 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Commanders Field
  • Location: Landover, Maryland
  • TV: Watch on FOX
  • Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Eagles vs. Commanders Recent Matchups

  • Over their last five meetings, Philadelphia has tallied four wins against Washington.
  • Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Philadelphia has put up 143 points, while Washington has accumulated 120.

Philadelphia Betting Info

  • Philadelphia is 9-5-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Eagles have been favored by 4.5 points or more seven times this season, and covered the spread in three of those games.
  • Philadelphia games this year have gone over the total in five out of 14 opportunities (35.7%).
  • The Eagles have compiled a 9-2 record in games they played as moneyline favorite (winning 81.8% of those games).
  • The Eagles have a 68.6% chance to win this game, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Eagles Stats

Stat Average (Total) Rank
Pass yards 187 (2,618) 28
Rush yards 186.2 (2,607) 1
Points scored 26.4 (369) 8
Pass yards against 173.4 (2,427) 1
Rush yards against 102.2 (1,431) 6
Points allowed 17.6 (247) 1

Philadelphia's Key Players

Offense

  • Jalen Hurts has 2,892 passing yards through 14 games this year, averaging 206.6 per game with a 69.2% completion percentage and 18 touchdowns against five interceptions.
  • He has added 589 rushing yards (42.1 per game) and 14 touchdowns on the ground.
  • Saquon Barkley has put up 1,688 rushing yards (first in the NFL) with 11 touchdowns (120.6 yards per game through 14 games). His 5.9 yards per attempt rank second in the NFL.
  • Barkley has 31 receptions on 40 targets for 276 yards. He has two receiving TDs.
  • In the passing game, A.J. Brown, has racked up 946 receiving yards and five touchdowns after pulling down 56 balls on 77 targets. Per game, he's averaging 86 yards and 5.1 receptions in 11 games.
  • DeVonta Smith has 56 receptions for 662 yards and six touchdowns. He's been targeted 74 times in the passing game, and averages 5.1 receptions and 60.2 yards in 11 games played.

Defense

  • On the defensive side, Zack Baun has 133 tackles, nine TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in 2024. His tackle total leads the Eagles and is fifth in the NFL.
  • Nakobe Dean has 116 tackles, nine TFL, three sacks, and one interception this season. He's second on the Eagles in tackles.
  • This season, Jalen Carter has recorded 4.5 sacks (fourth on the Eagles) to go along with his 12 TFL and 39 tackles.
  • This season, Josh Sweat has 35 tackles, nine TFL, and eight sacks.

Washington Betting Info

  • Washington has covered the spread eight times over 14 games with a set total.
  • The Commanders have been underdogs by 4.5 points or more three times this year and covered the spread once.
  • This season, Washington games have hit the over nine times.
  • The Commanders have entered the game as underdogs five times this season and won twice.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 35.7% chance of a victory for the Commanders.

Commanders Stats

Stat Average (Total) Rank
Pass yards 218.4 (3,058) 16
Rush yards 155.5 (2,177) 3
Points scored 28.3 (396) 6
Pass yards against 190.1 (2,661) 4
Rush yards against 131.7 (1,844) 24
Points allowed 22.5 (315) 16

Washington's Key Players

Offense

  • In 14 games played this year, Jayden Daniels has totaled 3,045 passing yards, with 17 touchdowns against six interceptions and completing 70.5% of his passes.
  • Daniels has also rushed for six touchdowns and 656 yards (second on the Commanders).
  • Terry McLaurin has 969 receiving yards (eighth in the NFL) and 11 touchdowns (second in the NFL) on 68 receptions, while being targeted 92 times.
  • Brian Robinson Jr. has rushed for eight touchdowns this year, and has totaled 705 rushing yards (64.1 per game and 4.4 per carry).
  • Robinson's offensive output includes 15 receptions (1.4 per game) on 19 targets for 127 yards (11.5 per game), though he has not found the end zone in the passing game.
  • Zach Ertz has 526 receiving yards and four touchdowns from 54 receptions after getting 77 targets.

Defense

  • Frankie Luvu's 2024 effort includes 82 tackles, nine TFL, and eight sacks through 14 games. He is third on the Commanders in tackles.
  • Bobby Wagner's stat sheet includes 109 tackles, eight TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended.
  • Jeremy Chinn has 84 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and one interception in the 2024 season. He is second on the Commanders in tackles.
  • Mike Sainristil has one TFL, 70 tackles, and two interceptions.

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