The Philadelphia Eagles are favored at the NFL betting website for their Sunday matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
This is perhaps the best game of the four for Wild Card weekend as both the Packers and the Eagles are considered Super Bowl contenders. You can make an NFL bet on this game right now at the Sbg sportsbook.
The Eagles are 2.5 point favorites in the game with the total listed at 46. The Eagles are -140 on the money line while the Packers are +120. The early money has come in on the Packers as this line has moved from the opening number of 3 down to the current 2.5. These two teams are really considered almost equal. If you look at the Super Bowl odds you will notice that the Eagles are 11-1 while the Packers are 12-1.
Excellent Matchup
The Packers may be a Wild Card team and on the road but they are getting a lot of respect from oddsmakers. Many people believe that Green Bay can run the table and make the Super Bowl. The Packers may have the defense to contain Michael Vick and the Philadelphia offense and not many teams can say that. Green Bay also has a quarterback in Aaron Rodgers who will matchup with Vick and put points on the board. The Eagles were third in the NFL in points per game but Green Bay was second in the league in fewest points allowed. It is strength vs. strength. On the other side it will be Green Bay’s offense that was 10th in the league in points scored against the Eagles defense that was 21st in the league in points allowed. On paper, the Packers have the edge and that is one reason bettors are taking the points.
Last Game of Wildcard Weekend
This game on Sunday will be the last one of Wildcard weekend. Fox will be televising the game on Sunday afternoon. The Packers or the Eagles would be a serious threat to both Chicago and Atlanta next week. Even though the Bears and Falcons have home field advantage, bettors wagering at the NFL betting website would seriously consider Green Bay or Philadelphia next week in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.