The Falcons (-1) are set to welcome the Philadelphia Eagles to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. NBC will televise the action and this Sunday Night matchup gets underway at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Betting Preview: Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Atlanta is projected as the underdog and is currently getting 1 point in this Sunday NFC game. The Eagles are also receiving -115 moneyline odds while the Falcons are -105. There should be multiple good live betting scenarios for this game, and oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 51 points.
This game’s over/under has yet to move after it was initially established at 51. Having said that, the line opened at 0 and has recently moved up to 1.
The Eagles have gained 1.0 unit so far in 2019 and are 0-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 1-0.
The Falcons have lost 1.0 unit for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and have an O/U record of 0-1.
The Eagles are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Falcons are 0-1 SU.
The Eagles are hoping to stay undefeated after a 32-27 win over Washington last week where Carson Wentz completed 28 passes on 39 attempts for 313 yards and three touchdowns. Miles Sanders (only 25 rushing yards on 11 attempts) propelled the running attack in the win while DeSean Jackson (eight receptions, 154 yards, two TDs) and Zach Ertz (five catches, 54 yards) manned the receiving duties.
Atlanta just dropped a 28-12 game to Minnesota in Week 1. The team’s defense let the Vikings eat up the clock by running for 172 yards on 38 rush attempts, including three rush TDs. Dalvin Cook had a productive showing in the win, recording 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 21 attempts for Minnesota. For Atlanta, Matt Ryan completed 33-of-46 passes for 304 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Devonta Freeman (19 rushing yards on eight attempts) mounted the ground game in the defeat as Austin Hooper (nine receptions, 77 yards) and Julio Jones (six catches, 31 yards, one TD) led the receiving attack.
It appears that the Eagles should own an advantage in the trenches, as their offensive line gave up only 40 sacks last season while their D-line registered 44 sacks. The Falcons O-line gave up 42 sacks last year and their defense recorded only 37 sacks.
These two franchises faced off last year with the final result being an 18-12 win for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL Prediction
SU Winner: Falcons, ATS Winner: Falcons, O/U: Under
Betting Trends
- Each team defense has produced one sack this season.
- Atlanta has lost one fumble in 2019 while Philadelphia has yet to lose any.
- Philadelphia created 12 rushing touchdowns last season.
- Atlanta put up 11 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Eagles put up 3.9 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.7 to opponents.
- The Falcons recorded 4.5 yards per carry last season and gave up a YPC of 4.9 to opponents.
- The Philadelphia offense allowed 40 sacks last season. Their defense created 44 sacks.
- Atlanta offensive line allowed 42 sacks last year. Their defense got to opposing QBs 37 times
- Philadelphia threw for 29 passing touchdowns last season.
- Atlanta converted 36 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Over/Under for Atlanta’s last match going into it was 46.5. The under cashed in that 28-12 defeat to Minnesota.
- The O/U for Philadelphia’s last game was set at 44. The over cashed in the team’s 32-27 win over Washington.
