To open the 2019 season, the Philadelphia Eagles (-9) and the Washington Redskins (+9) will do battle on the grass of Lincoln Financial Field. This early afternoon game is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET and fans can catch it live by tuning in to FOX.
Betting Preview: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins
Washington is playing the role of underdog and is currently getting 9 points in this season-opening NFC game. If they want to play the moneyline, bettors would currently need to put down $400 in order to win $100 back on the Eagles (-400). The Redskins are getting +300 moneyline odds. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 46 points. There might be some decent live betting possibilities in this match.
The line initially opened at -8 and the over/under was originally 46.5, so it appears that the sharp action has been siding with the Eagles.
Overall, the Redskins went 7-9 straight-up (SU) in 2018 while the Eagles fared better with a 10-8 SU record last season. Against in-conference opponents, the Redskins went 6-6 SU and the Eagles were 6-6 SU against National Football Conference teams. The Redskins finished 1-3 SU against out-of-conference teams while the Eagles were 3-1 SU against non-conference competition.
Against National Football Conference opponents, the Redskins averaged 18.3 points-for, 23.1 points-against, 208.5 pass yards per game and 109.6 rush yards per game.
The Eagles offense recorded 22.3 points per game (when playing NFC teams) by averaging 263.7 pass yards and 92.6 rushing yards. The Eagles defense gave up 22.5 PPG to non-conference foes and 21.5 PPG to teams in conference..
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles Free NFL Tip
SU Winner: Redskins, ATS Winner: Redskins, O/U: Over
Team Betting Notes
- Both of these teams rushed for exactly 12 touchdowns last season.
- The Redskins logged 4.3 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.5 YPC to opponents.
- The Eagles recorded 3.9 yards per carry last season and gave up 4.7 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
- The Redskins O-line allowed 44 sacks last season. Their defense created 46 sacks.
- Philadelphia quarterbacks were sacked 40 times last season. Their defense generated 44 sacks
- The Redskins produced 16 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Eagles put up 29 passing touchdowns last season.
