Philadelphia Eagles vs San Francisco 49ers Preview
At 4:25 ET, the 49ers and Eagles face each other at Lincoln Financial Field in a week 13 NFL contest. FOX will broadcast the game, scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd.
This week’s NFC clash features the 49ers as 2.5 point road favorites. Can they secure a win on the road and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Philadelphia Eagles – San Francisco 49ers odds
Philadelphia Eagles vs San Francisco 49ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Eagles picked up a 31-7 over the 49ers in their only head-to-head matchup last season. With their combined 38 points, the 49ers and Eagles stayed below the over/under line of 44.5. The Eagles covered the spread in this matchup. In last year’s win, the Eagles finished with 269 of total offense, with 148 coming in the running game and 121 through the air. On the other side, the 49ers ended the game with 164 of offense.
Last season, the 49ers and Eagles did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Eagles have the leg up at 2-1. The Eagles also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 36 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
Philadelphia Eagles vs San Francisco 49ers Prediction
Throughout this season, the 49ers have a record of 8-3, which positions them at 1st in the NFC-West. Their performance reflects a 0-0 record as underdogs and 8-3 when they are favored. Thus far, the 49ers have a 6-4-1 record against the spread. It’s worth noting that they have been favored in each of their games. The average over/under line for the 49ers this season stands at 43 points. Their games have averaged 43.6 points per game so far, resulting in an over/under record of 5-5-1.
So far this season, the San Francisco offense has been averaging 28.2 points per game, ranking them 3rd in the league. The San Francisco defense has 21 takeaways this season, positioning them 2nd in the NFL. Overall, they are at 15.5 points per game allowed and giving up an average of 295.3 yards.
Heading into their 6th road game of the season, the Eagles have been perfect at home (5-0). Their overall record of 10-1 has them 1st in the NFC-East. In their games on the road, the Eagles are 5-1. The Eagles have a 7-2-2 record against the spread this season. So far this season, their average scoring margin is +5.8. Philadelphia games this season have averaged 50.5 points, which is 2nd in the NFL. Their over/under record is 6-5, with an average OU line of 46.3 points.
For this season, the Philadelphia offense has an average of 28.2 points per game, placing them at 3rd in the league. When it comes to yards allowed, the Eagles rank 19th in the league, conceding an average of 341.0 yards per contest. Philadelphia’s defense has allowed 22.4 points per game, which has them 18th in the NFL.
In spite of being 2.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Eagles winning this one 28-27. According to our simulations, the Eagles boasts a 51% chance of winning vs. the 49ers.
Philadelphia Eagles vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Tips
- We like the Eagles on the moneyline (+117)
- The Eagles are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Projecting a combined 55 points, we like the over
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report
- Fletcher Cox – Groin (Questionable)
- Lane Johnson – Groin (Questionable)
- Roderick Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Justin Evans – Knee (Questionable)
- Zach Cunningham – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Avonte Maddox – Pectoral (Out)
- Dallas Goedert – Forearm (Questionable)
- Isaiah Rodgers Sr. – Suspension (Out)
- Shaun Bradley – Achilles (Out)
- Milton Williams – Concussion (Questionable)
- Nakobe Dean – Foot (Out)
- Grant Calcaterra – Ankle (Questionable)
- Jordan Davis – Undisclosed (Questionable)
San Francisco 49ers Injury Report
- Spencer Burford – Knee (Questionable)
- Nick Zakelj – Bicep (Out)
- Danny Gray – Shoulder (Out)
- Cameron Latu – Knee (Out)
- Drake Jackson – Knee (Out)
- Talanoa Hufanga – Knee (Out)
- George Odum – Bicep (Out)
