The Giants and Eagles are set to do battle for the playoffs for the fifth time in the two teams’ respective histories. While anyone doing Giants vs Eagles betting will see they haven’t played in the playoffs in the past 14 years, there is always tension simmering between the two teams due to them being division rivals. Studying the NFL schedule will show that Philadelphia has won three straight games against their NFC East rivals.
The Eagles were a fun team during the regular season that was able to put up points at a high clip and play a fun style. New York was a team that gave opponents one of the more unique NFL matchups of the season, with the Giants playing a more traditional offense with an emphasis on running the ball.
Philadelphia will attempt to become the 16th team since the NFL merger to beat an opponent three times in a season. In those cases, the team going for the sweep is 15-9.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Information
New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles
Location of the game: Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia, PA.
Date: Saturday, 21st January. 8:15 PM.
How to watch: Fox.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Game Info and Analysis
New York Giants Performance Recap and Analysis
Many people making NFL picks and parlays identified the Giants as one of the underdog teams that were likely to grab a win during Wild Card weekend. New York came up with a perfect game plan to beat the Vikings. Anyone doing Giants vs. Vikings betting will see Daniel Jones validate his first-round pedigree during his first playoff start.
Jones rushed for 78 yards and passed for 301 more during a 31-24 win over the Vikings. NFL player stats show that Jones also threw two touchdown passes in the win. New York’s passing explosion was kind of a surprise, as the Giants only average 185.7 yards per game, which ranks 26th in the league.
New York does a good job protecting the ball, only turning it over 16 times, which is second in the league during the regular season.
Key Injuries
- LB Azeez Ojulari – Questionable (quadriceps)
- WR Isaiah Hodgins (ankle)
Betting Trends to Know
- New York is 13-4 against the spread this season.
- The Giants have seen the total go under in nine of their 17 games.
- New York is 7-1 against the spread as road underdogs this season.
- The Giants are 4-4 on the road.
Philadelphia Eagles Performance Recap and Analysis
The Eagles had a hard time holding onto their spot in the NFL standings down the stretch. Philadelphia lost two of its final three games to finish 14-3. However, despite the late struggles, Philadelphia was able to grab the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoff bracket.
The biggest detriment for the Eagles down the stretch was having quarterback Jalen Hurts on the NFL injury report. Hurts climbed up high in the NFL MVP odds by passing for 3,701 yards and 22 touchdowns this season. Hurts also rushed for 760 yards.
Anyone making Giants vs Eagles betting picks will see that Philadelphia also has running back Miles Sanders to balance out the running game. Sanders has 1,269 rushing yards this season with 11 touchdowns. NFL team stats also show Philadelphia didn’t turn the ball over much.
Key Injuries
- DE Brandon Graham (questionable)
- DE Robert Quinn (questionable)
- CB Avonte Maddox (questionable)
Betting Trends to Know
- The Eagles are 8-9 against the spread.
- Philadelphia has seen 10 of 17 games go over the spread.
- The Eagles were 6-3 against the spread as a home favorite.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Odds
NFL odds show that Philadelphia is a 7.5-point favorite. The Eagles are -345 on the moneyline, while the Giants are +291. The over/under has been set at 48 points.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Betting Picks
The NFL playoff bracket may have some more upsets left in it, but this may not be one of them. Philadelphia has had the look of the NFL’s best team all season and should be able to dispatch the Giants. With the number at -345, it is better to put the Eagles on a parlay.
When it comes to Giants vs Eagles betting, you can see that New York has the capability to pile up rushing yards with running back Saquon Barkley. If the Giants control the clock, they could make it hard on the Eagles’ defensive machine to get going. The Giants will keep this one within a touchdown.
Both teams have shown throughout the season they are more than capable of piling up points. With Hurts back, Philadelphia will want to get back in rhythm and push the pace against their division rivals. Both teams should have their moments and push the total over the number.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Score Predictions
Score prediction: Eagles 28, Giants 21.
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