Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals Preview
At 1:00 ET , the Cardinals and Eagles square off at Lincoln Financial Field in a week 17 NFL matchup. TV coverage belongs to FOX with the game being played on Sunday, December 31st.
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Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Eagles picked up a 20-17 over the Cardinals in their only head-to-head matchup last season. In last year’s matchup, the Cardinals covered the spread, while the teams combined for 37 which was below the over/under line of 48.5 points. In last year’s win, the Eagles finished with 357 of total offense, with 139 coming in the running game and 218 through the air. On the other side, the Cardinals ended the game with 363 of offense.
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Arizona and Philadelphia, the Eagles hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 7 points.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals Prediction
The Cardinals come into their matchup against the Eagles with a 3-12 record. In the NFC-West, they are 4th and 15th in NFC overall standings. With a scoring margin of -8.5, the Cardinals’ have achieved an ATS record of 7-8 so far. At 9-6 vs. the over/under, the Cardinals have an average margin of +1.8 versus their over/under lines. This season, their games have a combined average of 45.2 points per contest.
This season, the Arizona offense has an average of 18.3 points, placing them 23rd in the league. On the defensive side of the ball, Arizona currently ranks 29th in points allowed. Their opponents have been averaging 26.9 points per game while gaining 363.0 yards per contest.
This season, the Eagles have achieved an overall record of 11-4, putting them 1st in the NFC-East. This includes a 1-2 record as underdogs and 10-2 when they are favored. Philadelphia comes into this one having not covered the spread in two straight games on the road. Their overall ATS record for the season is 7-6-2. Looking at their over/under lines, the Eagles have seen an average line of 46.4 points. Their games have averaged 50.5 points per game, resulting in an over/under record of 8-7.
As they enter week 17, the Eagles offense ranks 7th in the league, averaging 26.1 points per contest. So far the Eagles’ defense has given up an average of 346.0 yards per game and 24.4 points per contest (23rd). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 63.9% and have given up 31 passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 8th in the NFL.
The Eagles enter this game as 10.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 25-21. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics suggests that the Philadelphia team has a 60% chance of prevailing over the Cardinals.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals Betting Tips
- Take the Eagles on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Cardinals (+10.5)
- Our NFL model projects 46 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report
- Landon Dickerson – Thumb (Questionable)
- Zech McPhearson – Achilles (Out)
- Nakobe Dean – Foot (Out)
- Nicholas Morrow – Abdomen (Questionable)
- Roderick Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Zach Cunningham – Knee (Questionable)
- Justin Evans – Knee (Out)
- Darius Slay – Knee (Questionable)
- Shaun Bradley – Achilles (Out)
- Isaiah Rodgers Sr. – Suspension (Out)
- Avonte Maddox – Pectoral (Questionable)
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report
- Geoff Swaim – Calf (Out)
- Pat Elflein – Hip (Out)
- Marlon Mack – Achilles (Out)
- Carlos Watkins – Bicep (Out)
- Kyzir White – Biceps (Out)
- Josh Woods – Undisclosed (Out)
- Rashad Fenton – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jonathan Ledbetter – Knee (Questionable)
- L.J. Collier – Bicep (Out)
- Marquise Brown – Heel (Questionable)
- Leki Fotu – Hand (Out)
- Bobby Price – Quad (Questionable)
- Zaven Collins – Foot (Questionable)
- Victor Dimukeje – Foot (Questionable)
- Hayden Howerton – Undisclosed (Out)
- Garrett Williams – Knee (Questionable)
- Jon Gaines II – Knee (Out)
- Matt Hembrough – Back (Out)
