Eagles vs. Cowboys 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 29

Updated Dec. 28, 2024 8:43 a.m. ET

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The Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) and Dallas Cowboys (7-8) will face off in a matchup of two division rivals. The Eagles are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5). The total for this one is set at 38 points.

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Eagles vs. Cowboys Odds & Betting Lines

Eagles vs Cowboys Betting Information updated as of December 27, 2024, 3:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Eagles	-7.5	-110	-110	38	-110	-110

Eagles vs. Cowboys Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Eagles (-7.5)
Pick OU: Over (38)
Prediction: Eagles 33 - Cowboys 14

How to Watch Philadelphia vs. Dallas

Game Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Eagles vs. Cowboys Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Philadelphia has collected three wins against Dallas.
Over their last five head-to-head contests, Philadelphia has racked up 135 points, while Dallas has compiled 119.

Philadelphia Betting Info

Philadelphia is 9-6-0 against the spread this year.
The Eagles have covered the spread once when favored by 7.5 points or more this season (in four opportunities).
Philadelphia has combined with its opponent to gone over the point total in 40% of its contests this year (six times over 15 games with a set point total).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Eagles are 9-3, winning 75% of the time.
Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Eagles' implied win probability is 77.5%.

Eagles Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	183.0 (2,745)	31
Rush yards	187.9 (2,818)	1
Points scored	26.8 (402)	8
Pass yards against	178.8 (2,682)	2
Rush yards against	102.9 (1,544)	9
Points allowed	18.9 (283)	5

Philadelphia's Key Players

Offense

Jalen Hurts has 2,903 passing yards through 15 games this year, averaging 193.5 per game with a 68.7% completion percentage and 18 touchdowns against five interceptions.
He has tacked on 630 rushing yards (42.0 per game) and 14 touchdowns on the ground.
Saquon Barkley averages 5.9 yards per carry (second in the NFL) and 122.5 yards per game, and has 1,838 total rushing yards (first in the NFL). He has recorded 13 rushing TDs this season.
Barkley has 31 receptions on 41 targets for 276 yards. He has two receiving TDs.
In the passing attack, A.J. Brown, has racked up 1,043 receiving yards (10th in the NFL) and six touchdowns after grabbing 64 balls on 92 targets. Per game, he's averaging 86.9 yards and 5.3 receptions through 12 games.
DeVonta Smith has 62 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns. He's been targeted 82 times in the passing game, and averages 5.2 receptions and 59.4 yards through 12 games played.

Defense

On defense for the Eagles, Zack Baun has racked up 144 tackles, 11.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in 2024.
Nakobe Dean has 3.0 sacks to go with 9.0 TFL, 128 tackles, and one interception.
Reed Blankenship has recorded four interceptions (ninth in the NFL) and has added 75 tackles and six passes defended.
Jalen Carter has 4.5 sacks (fourth on the Eagles) to go with 12.0 TFL and 42 tackles on the year.

Dallas Betting Info

Dallas has covered the spread in a matchup six times this season (6-9-0).
The Cowboys have been underdogs by 7.5 points or more three times this year and covered the spread once.
Games involving Dallas have hit the over on 10 occasions this season.
This season, the Cowboys have been the underdog 12 times and won five, or 41.7%, of those games.
The Cowboys have a 26.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Cowboys Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	232.9 (3,493)	10
Rush yards	95.2 (1,428)	28
Points scored	21.6 (324)	20
Pass yards against	223.7 (3,355)	22
Rush yards against	135.9 (2,039)	27
Points allowed	26.9 (404)	30

Dallas' Key Players

Offense

CeeDee Lamb has registered 1,194 receiving yards (third in the NFL) and six touchdowns on 101 receptions (second in the NFL), while being targeted 152 times this season.
Rico Dowdle has 903 rushing yards (leading the Cowboys) and one rushing touchdown, while averaging 64.5 yards per game and 4.8 per attempt (12th in the NFL).
Dowdle has also picked up 233 receiving yards (16.6 per game) on 36 catches (2.6 per game). He's been targeted 45 times and has caught three touchdown passes.
Through 11 games this season, Cooper Rush has totaled 1,697 passing yards, with 11 touchdowns against three interceptions and completing 61.4% of his passes.
Jalen Tolbert has 482 receiving yards and six touchdowns from 42 receptions after receiving 69 targets.

Defense

In 2024, Eric Kendricks has 124 tackles, 3.0 TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions over 13 games.
Donovan Wilson has 3.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL, 79 tackles, and one interception.
Over the 2024 season, Micah Parsons has 37 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 9.5 sacks through 11 games.
Osa Odighizuwa has 4.0 sacks (fourth on the Cowboys) as well as 5.0 TFL and 42 tackles.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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