Eagles vs. Steelers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 15

Updated Dec. 15, 2024 12:45 p.m. ET

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The Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -5.5) over the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3). The Eagles have taken nine games straight. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 43.

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Eagles vs. Steelers Odds & Betting Lines

Eagles vs Steelers Betting Information updated as of December 15, 2024, 3:33 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Eagles	-5.5	-110	-110	43	-108	-112

Eagles vs. Steelers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Eagles (-5.5)
Pick OU: Over (43)
Prediction: Eagles 26 - Steelers 18

How to Watch Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh

Game Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Eagles vs. Steelers Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Philadelphia has tallied three wins versus Pittsburgh.
Over their last five head-to-head contests, Philadelphia has racked up 101 points, while Pittsburgh has posted 65.

Philadelphia Betting Info

Against the spread, Philadelphia is 8-5-0 this season.
The Eagles have been favored by 5.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
Philadelphia games this year have gone over the total in five out of 13 opportunities (38.5%).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Eagles are 8-2 (winning 80% of the time).
The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Eagles a 72.1% chance to win.

Eagles Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	180.6 (2,348)	31
Rush yards	190.5 (2,476)	1
Points scored	26.3 (342)	8
Pass yards against	178.5 (2,320)	2
Rush yards against	105.8 (1,375)	8
Points allowed	18 (234)	2

Philadelphia's Key Players

Offense

Jalen Hurts has 2,602 passing yards through 13 games this year, averaging 200.2 per game with a 68.3% completion percentage and 16 touchdowns against five interceptions.
He has tacked on 544 rushing yards (41.8 per game) and 13 touchdowns on the ground.
Saquon Barkley averages 6.1 yards per carry (first in the NFL) and 124.8 yards per game, and has 1,623 total rushing yards (first in the NFL). He has scored 11 rushing TDs this season.
He has also hauled in 29 passes (on 38 targets) for 267 receiving yards with two touchdowns. He's averaging 20.5 receiving yards and 2.2 catches per game.
In 10 games played, A.J. Brown is averaging 83.6 yards and 4.8 receptions per game on the way to 836 receiving yards and 48 catches. He's been targeted 66 times, and has four receiving touchdowns.
DeVonta Smith has 45 receptions for 553 yards and five touchdowns. He's been targeted 62 times in the air attack, and averages 4.5 receptions and 55.3 yards through 10 games played.

Defense

Over on defense, Zack Baun has one interception to go with 128 tackles, nine TFL, 3.5 sacks, and three passes defended in 2024.
Nakobe Dean has 106 tackles, nine TFL, three sacks, and one interception this season.
Jalen Carter has put up 37 tackles, 12 TFL, and 4.5 sacks this year.
So far this season, Reed Blankenship has 67 tackles and three interceptions.

Pittsburgh Betting Info

Pittsburgh has covered the spread 10 times over 13 games with a set total.
Games involving Pittsburgh have hit the over on seven occasions this season.
The Steelers have been the underdog in five games this season but picked up the win in all of them.
The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 32.3% chance of a victory for the Steelers.

Steelers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	206 (2,678)	23
Rush yards	132.1 (1,717)	9
Points scored	24.8 (323)	10
Pass yards against	218.6 (2,842)	18
Rush yards against	91.5 (1,190)	4
Points allowed	18.3 (238)	5

Pittsburgh's Key Players

Offense

This year in 13 games, Najee Harris has churned out 877 rushing yards (leading the Steelers) and scored five rushing touchdowns. He averages 67.5 yards per game and 3.9 per attempt (33rd in the NFL).
Harris has also been a part of the passing attack with 249 yards (19.2 per game) on 29 receptions (2.2 per game), while being targeted 37 times. He is still seeking his first receiving touchdown.
In seven games, Russell Wilson has 1,784 passing yards, while throwing 12 touchdowns against three interceptions and completing 64.8% of his attempts.
He has tacked on 44 rushing yards (fifth on the Steelers), while scoring one touchdown on the ground (averaging 6.3 yards per game and 1.7 per carry).
Through nine games this season, Justin Fields has racked up 1,106 passing yards, with five touchdowns against one interception and completing 65.8% of his attempts.
Fields has also rushed for five touchdowns and 281 yards (third on the Steelers).
George Pickens has 850 receiving yards and three touchdowns from 55 receptions after getting 90 targets.

Defense

T.J. Watt has 47 tackles, 17 TFL, 9.5 sacks, and three passes defended in 2024.
DeShon Elliott has 96 tackles, three TFL, and one interception. He is second on the Steelers in tackles.
Cameron Heyward has 55 tackles, 10 TFL, and eight sacks in the 2024 campaign. He is fourth on the Steelers in tackles.
Patrick Queen's season stats include 98 tackles and five TFL through 13 games. He leads the Steelers in tackles.

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