The 2017 NFL season kicks off with a key NFC East divisional matchup, as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Washington Redskins at FedExField. The Eagles are winless SU and ATS in five meetings with Washington, and have recorded just one SU and ATS victory in five visits to the nation’s capital.
- The total has gone OVER in eight of the Redskins’ last 10 games at home.
- The Redskins are 7-1 SU and ATS in their last eight games in the early afternoon.
- The total has gone OVER in eight of the Eagles’ last nine games against their division.
Both these teams are looking for hot starts after turning in disappointing performances in the second half of last season. The Redskins recorded just two SU wins in their final six games of the 2016 campaign, including a pair of outright losses on home turf as betting favorites. A dismal 2-9 SU midseason run doomed Philadelphia’s playoff hopes, but the Eagles finished strong, covering as favorites in two straight victories.
The Eagles have lost seven straight away from Lincoln Financial Field, going 1-6 ATS during that stretch. Philadelphia averaged just 20.6 points per game during that stretch, but saw the point total finish OVER in six of those contests, and 10 of their past 12 on the road.
The Redskins have started notoriously slow in recent seasons, going 6-12 SU in September since 2012, including a meagre 2-7 SU in nine home dates, with the OVER prevailing in six of those contests..
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook had the Washington Redskins as -2.5-point favorites in the game, while the betting total was sitting at 47.
OddsShark analytical formulas picked a 21-20 win for the Eagles on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Redskins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Redskins finished 8-7-1 (10-6 ATS) last season; in comparison, the Philadelphia Eagles went 7-9 (8-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Washington was 12-4 OU, and Philadelphia was 8-7-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Washington Redskins at No. 14 and the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 23 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 11-ranked offense last season, averaging 24.75 PPG, against a Eagles defense that ranked No. 11 at 20.69 PPG. The Redskins aerial game averaged 297.38 yards per game, more than the Eagles secondary allowed through the air, 239.5 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Philadelphia Eagles owned the league's No. 27-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 124.75 yards per game when on the road. Washington, on the other hand, rated No. 19 in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Zach Ertz hauled in 13 passes for 139 yards against the Dallas defense in the team's last game in 2016, leading Philadelphia over the Cowboys 27-13.
The Redskins suffered a Week 17 loss against New York in their last game, falling 19-10 at FedExField.
- Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
- Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 21 games
- Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Kansas City, Sunday, September 17
Washington at Los Angeles, Sunday, September 17
