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The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon. It's time to continue our NFL odds series and make an Eagles-Broncos prediction and pick.
This game is incredibly important for both of these teams. Philadelphia doesn't have much hope for the playoffs, so the rest of this season should be spent figuring out if Jalen Hurts is the answer at quarterback. A matchup with a top ten defense like Denver's will go a long way towards determining how bad the need for a new quarterback is. The Broncos, on the other hand, are still hanging on to some playoff hopes. Head coach Vic Fangio's squad is sitting at 5-4 in the hotly contested AFC West. They're only a half game behind the division leading Los Angeles Chargers, so every single game carries meaning for the Broncos.
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Here's how the bookmakers have set the lines for the Eagles-Broncos game.
NFL Odds: Eagles-Broncos Odds
Philadelphia Eagles: +1.5 (-110)
Denver Broncos: -1.5 (-110)
Over: 45.5 (-114)
Under 45.5 (-106)
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Why the Eagles Could Cover The Spread
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It's hard to deny that the Broncos are the better of the two teams, but the Eagles have the advantage of health. Denver will be missing two starting offensive linemen in this game, and left tackle Garett Bolles may make it three. Another two starting cornerbacks, Patrick Surtain and Bryce Callahan, also won't play in this one. Starting tight end Noah Fant has a chance to play in this one, but he's far from a lock to take the field. Philadelphia should be facing a badly injured Broncos unit, a fact that the Eagles should capitalize on.
Denver is clearly a strong defensive team, but they don't have much experience facing mobile quarterbacks. The only quarterback that fits into that category that the Broncos have played is Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. Denver allowed four yards per carry to Jackson and gave up 23 points in that contest. Jalen Hurts is obviously no Lamar Jackson, but his legs will play a factor in this game. Expect Hurts' rushing ability to open up opportunities all across the field for the Eagles' offense.
Why the Broncos Could Cover The Spread
The Eagles have been almost entirely reliant on their passing game to move the ball this season. That makes this game a fantastic matchup for the Broncos, as they field a top-ten pass defense unit in the NFL. Even with the aforementioned absences in the secondary Denver should be able to put a stop to what has been a middling passing offense from Eagles coach Nick Sirianni. To make matters even better, the Broncos allow the lowest completion percentage in the league to opposing quarterbacks. This is a terrible matchup for the Eagles' offense, and it should show on the field.
This game also isn't a particularly good matchup for the Philly defense. The Eagles have been decent against opposing passers, but they've been among the worst in the league at defending against the ground game. Philadelphia allows 120 rushing yards per game, good for the 20th best in the NFL. Denver just put up 200 rushing yards on one of the best run defenses in the league in the Dallas Cowboys. They shouldn't have any trouble moving the ball on the ground here.
Final Eagles-Broncos Prediction & Pick
Both of these teams have shown themselves to be inconsistent and unpredictable. It's better to stay away from either side of the spread here. The over is the best bet here, as the Broncos are missing key players on defense and the Eagles just aren't that good on that side of the ball.
FINAL EAGLES-BRONCOS PREDICTION & PICK: Over: 45.5 (-114)
