The Denver Broncos haven’t been used to playing the underdog role in recent seasons, yet sportsbooks have them in unfamiliar territory for their Week 9 matchup with the NFL-best Philadelphia Eagles.
Sportsbook opened the Broncos as 7.5-point road underdogs with a total of 43.5.
- The Broncos are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games in the early afternoon.
- The Eagles are 0-5 SU in their last five games on a six-game SU winning streak.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the Eagles’ last seven games.
The last time Denver was given this many points came all the way back in 2011 when Tim Tebow was under center for a game against the Patriots. Tebow and the Broncos got blown out by New England 41-23 in a game where the Broncos didn’t come close to covering the +7.5 spread.
Dating back to the 2000 campaign, the Broncos are 3-14 SU and 6-11 ATS when tabbed as dogs of 7.5 points or more. That’s bad news for this year’s club, which is experiencing some major issues on offense, as the Broncos have gone 1-4 SU and averaged just 12.2 points over their last five games.
On the other hand, the Eagles are averaging 32.3 points over their past four games. Many fans in the City of Brotherly Love are dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance right now, and with no other major contender in the NFC, it’s a realistic possibility at this point. Philly bolstered its running game at the trade deadline by dealing a fourth-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for stud running back Jay Ajayi.
Home-field advantage has been massive when these teams have gotten together over the years, as visiting clubs are 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings between the Broncos and Eagles.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Denver Broncos were listed as 7-point underdogs at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook, with the total listed at 43.
OddsShark prediction models picked the Eagles to win this game on Sunday 32-9. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Denver Broncos have seen them go 3-4 and 2-4-1 ATS so far this season, while the Philadelphia Eagles are at 7-1 and 6-2 ATS. In totals betting, the Eagles are 5-3, while the Broncos are 4-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Denver injuries news.
The Eagles-Broncos odds would favor the Eagles if the betting lines were set according to power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 7 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Broncos sit at No. 24.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 29 PPG, against a Broncos defense that ranks No. 13 this week at 21 PPG. The Eagles aerial game is averaging 242.5 yards per game, more than the Broncos secondary allows through the air, 188.14 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Broncos own the league's No. 3-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 78 yards per game when on the road. Philadelphia, on the other hand, rates No. 5 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, the Broncos were Week 8 losers coming out on the wrong end of a 29-19 score against Kansas City.
San Francisco didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Eagles as Philadelphia blasted them 33-10 in Week 8 action.
- Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Denver is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
- Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Denver home to New England, Sunday, November 12
Philadelphia at Dallas, Sunday, November 19
