At the onset of preseason, the Patriots are feeling quite good. New England was sharper than expected in their win over the Washington Football team. Most important of all, rookie quarterback Mac Jones passed his first test as a pro. Of major concern was the terrible betting on NFL performance of the Eagles in week one. Philadelphia was mauled by the Steelers. First year head coach Nick Sirianni got the ultimate “Welcome to the NFL.” Jalen Hurts hardly looked like the answer as starting quarterback. But Thursday, the Eagles will get a chance to atone for their poor performance.
New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, August 19, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Patriots vs. Eagles TV Coverage: | NFL Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Patriots | -2 (-110) | 38 (-110) | – |  |
| Eagles | +2 (-110) | 38 (-110) | – | |
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New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the Patriots are an understandable offshore bookmaker favorite. New England remains a respected brand with the majority of gamblers. By contrast, the Eagles have fallen in esteem with the betting public. Sharps may see some value with the Eagles as a contrarian home dog.
New England Patriots Team Overview
Last week the Patriots paid in a 22-13 win over Washington as 2-point home favorites. Under the total of 37 paid too. Rookie Rhamondre Stevenson broke the game open with a 91-yard touchdown run in the 4th quarter. Also, rookie kicker Quinn Nordin kicked three field goals of 35, 50, and 40 yards. First round draft pick Mac Jones showed competence at quarterback. Jones was 13-19 for 87 yards with no interceptions. Cam Newton went 4-7 for 49 yards. And Harvey Langi added a whopping ten tackles.
Philadelphia Eagles Team Overview
Last week the Eagles lost at home to Pittsburgh 24-16 as 1-point home favorites. Over the total of 36 cashed in as well. Pittsburgh shut out the Eagles 17-0 in the second half. Overall, the Steelers dominated with a 28-10 first down advantage. Pittsburgh enjoyed a 410-277 advantage in total yards. Further, the Steelers had a 41:18 time of possession. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was just 3-7 with 54 yards. Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins lit up the Eagles for 16-22, 161 yards, and a TD.
New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles Against the Spread
- New England is 6-4 against the spread in preseason away games
- The Patriots are 3-9 under the total on the exhibition road
- As preseason favorites, the Patriots are 4-2 vs. the odds
- New England is 1-3 to the under as preseason chalk
- Philadelphia is 2-5 against the spread as preseason dogs
- The Eagles are 1-4 under the total getting points in the preseason
- In home exhibitions, the Eagles are 1-4 vs. the line
- Philly is 4-1-1 over the total as a preseason host
- New England covered eight of their last 12 exhibitions vs. the Eagles
- This series is 6-0 over the total in preseason
- The Patriots are 3-1 vs. the odds in the preseason at Philadelphia
- This series has not gone under in the last five exhibitions at Philadelphia
New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles
In this situation, the Eagles are being picked on by the Betting on NFL public. Thus, the Eagles are a contrarian value. Betting on Philadelphia is wagering with the house.
Patriots at Eagles SBG Best Bet: Philadelphia Eagles.