This weekend, the Philadelphia Eagles will hope to remain undefeated as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ahead of this Sunday’s game, the Eagles lead the NFC East with a 6-0 record, while Pittsburgh is currently last in the AFC North at 2-5. Below is an analysis of the NFL odds for this weekend’s game, including the Steelers vs Eagles totals, along with a few Steelers vs Eagles betting picks.
Pittsburgh Steelers Season Forecast
The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter this weekend’s game against the Eagles with a 2-5 record. Pittsburgh lost 16-10 to the Miami Dolphins last weekend but won against the Buccaneers 20-18 during the weekend prior.
Mitch Trubisky began the season as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback, but Kenny Pickett was the team’s starting quarterback against the Bills on October 9 and has started every game for the Steelers since.
While Pickett has started each of the Steelers’ last three games, Trubisky has still played. He threw the winning touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers after entering the game.
Last weekend against Miami, Pickett completed 32 of his 44 passes along with 257 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions; including back-to-back interceptions on Pittsburgh’s last two drives of the game.
Pickett has thrown seven interceptions during this season. Throughout the rest of the year, Pittsburgh will try to help him gain experience and continue to develop ahead of next season.
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Steelers’ moneyline opened at +370.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
So far, Pittsburgh’s moneyline has moved from +370 to +366. This could be because the Steelers have already won against the Buccaneers this season, and played well against the Dolphins last week.
What Makes Lose the Bet
The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the best teams in the NFL this season, and the Steelers will have to play them on the road this weekend. That could make it tough for the team to win on Sunday.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Steelers began this week as an 11-point underdog this weekend.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Pittsburgh’s odds have slightly improved during this week, with the Eagles now favored by only 10.5 points. The Steelers have lost two games by more than 10 points this season.
What Makes Lose the Bet
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost by only six points to the Dolphins last weekend. However, the Bills defeated the Steelers 38-3, and the Eagles have been one of the best teams in the NFL so far this season.
Total
Opening Line
The Steelers vs Eagles totals opened at 44 earlier this week.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, the over/under has moved to 43. This could be because Pittsburgh’s game last weekend finished under the over/under.
What Makes Lose the Bet
Both team’s defenses played well last weekend, which could lead to less than 43 points being scored in Sunday’s game.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trend to Know
So far this season Pittsburgh is 3-3-1 against the spread. They are 2-1 against the spread in games Pickett has started.
Philadelphia Eagles Season Forecast
The Eagles have been one of the best teams in the NFL so far this season. They are the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL after their first six games of the season.
Philadelphia did not play last weekend but defeated the Dallas Cowboys 26-17 in their last game on October 16. The Eagles have also previously won against the Cardinals and Vikings earlier this season.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts has been very good for the Eagles this year. He has completed 66.8% of his passes, has thrown for 1,514 passing yards, and has also passed for six touchdowns and only two interceptions.
As a result, the Eagles have the fourth-best offense in the NFL according to points per game; as they average 26.8 points per game. In addition, the Eagles average 394.5 yards per game, the fifth-best in the NFL.
The Eagles’ defense has also played extremely well so far this season. Philadelphia has allowed 17.5 points per game, which is currently the fourth-fewest in the NFL. So far this season the Eagles are allowing only 188 passing yards per game.
Moneyline
Opening Line
Philadelphia’s moneyline opened at -488.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, the Eagles’ moneyline has moved from -488 to -490. This could be because Philadelphia will play at home this weekend.
What Makes Lose the Bet
While the Eagles enter this weekend as the favorite, the Steelers have already had a surprising win earlier this season against Tampa Bay.
Spread Line
Opening Line
Philadelphia began this week as an 11-point favorite against the Steelers.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, the spread has changed slightly. Philadelphia is now favored by only 10.5 points ahead of Sunday’s game.
What Makes Lost the Bet
During this season, the Eagles have won only one of their three home games by more than 10.5 points. That game was against the Minnesota Vikings during the second week of the season.
Total
Opening Line
The over/under for this weekend’s game was 44 to begin this week.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, the Steelers vs Eagles totals have moved from 44 to 43. This could be because the Eagles’ defense allowed only 17 points during the team’s last game.
What Makes Lost the Bet
Last week, the Eagles’ game against the Cowboys finished with exactly 43 total points. Philadelphia has played only two games this season where more than 43 points were scored.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trend to Know
The Eagles are 4-2 against the spread this season. The over is 3-3 in Eagles games so far this season.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
- Jalen Hurts
- A.J. Brown
- Najee Harris
There were no player prop bets available before this article was completed.
Sunday’s game between the Eagles and the Steelers could include some of the most interesting NFL picks Week 8. The Eagles will hope to improve to 7-0, while the Steelers schedule has so far led them to a 2-5 record that they will hope to change to 3-5 on Sunday.
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