CBS has the television coverage for this Giants vs. Eagles matchup. Kickoff takes place at 4:25 on Sunday, January 7th. This week 18 NFL showdown is being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford NJ. E

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS NEW YORK GIANTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -5

This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, January 7th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 24-18 in favor of the Eagles.
  • Our projections have Jalen Hurts finishing with 263.201 passing yards on 21.7/35.791 passing.
  • The Eagles are projected to finish with 345 yards of offense compared to the 301 yards for the Giants.

Do the Eagles Stand a Chance on the Road?

As the Eagles travel to take on the Giants, they are looking to snap their two game losing streak on the road. Overall, the Eagles are 11-5 and 5-3 on the road. In the NFC-East, they are in 2nd place and 5th in the NFC. The Eagles’ scoring margin thus far is currently at +1.4. This has contributed to an ATS record of 7-7-2.

The Philadelphia offense is currently positioned 6th in the league, scoring an average of 26.4 points per contest. Philadelphia is presently 19th in passing attempts, with an average of 7 yards per attempt (5). Their 229.2 passing yards per game also place them 16th in the league.

In terms of rushing, the Eagles are averaging 30.4 rushing attempts per game, placing them 9th for rushing yards. They have an average of 4.1 yards per rushing attempt.

Thus far, the Eagles’ defense has given up an average of 352.4 yards per game and 25.1 points per contest (27th). Going into this game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 64.7% and have surrendered 34 passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 10th in the NFL.

Will the Giants Win at Home?

Throughout this season, the Giants have a record of 5-11, which positions them at 3rd in the NFC-East. Their performance reflects a 4-11 record as underdogs and 1-0 when they are favored. The Giants hold a 7-8-1 record against the spread. As we approach week 18, their scoring margin stands at -9.9 per game.

On offense, the Giants are currently averaging 14.9 points per game, ranking them 27th in the NFL. In the passing game, the Giants are averaging 161.2 passing yards per game, which is 32nd in the league. So far, 52.2% of their first downs have come through the passing game.

So far, the Giants have run the ball an average of 26.5 times per game and currently hold the 16th spot in rushing yards. On a per-attempt basis, they average 4.1 yards which is 14th.

New York is 26th in points allowed defensively. So far, their opponents are putting up an average of 24.8 points per game, accumulating 365.6 yards per contest.