Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles Preview
You can find this week 8 NFL matchup between the Eagles and Commanders on FOX at 1:00 (10/29/23). This game will be played at FedEx Field in Landover (MD).
In a matchup between two NFC East teams, the Eagles are 6.5 point favorites on the road. Find out my best bets on the spread, total and moneyline. Check out BetCoco for Washington Commanders – Philadelphia Eagles odds
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Commanders and Eagles split their head-to-head matchups, with each team going 1-1. Together the Eagles and Commanders averaged 42.5 points per game and had an over/under record of 1-1. Against the spread, they each went 1-1. In these head-to-head matchups, the Eagles’ offense averaged 332 yards per game compared to the Commanders at 285.
The last three times the Eagles have travelled to take on the Commanders, they are 2-1. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Eagles and Commanders is 3-2 with an average of 45 points per game. The last three times that the Eagles have been on the road vs. the Commanders, the over/under record is 2-3.
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction
As the Eagles face off against their division rival, they are 6-1 overall and have gone 1-0 in their one division game. Heading into week 8, the Eagles are in 1st place in the NFC-East. When looking at how they have played on the road, they are 3-1 so far this year. Against the spread, the Eagles have a record of 4-2-1. Their average scoring margin for the season is currently +6.4. This season, the Eagles have an over/under record of 3-4. Their average over/under betting line so far is 46.5 points with their games averaging a combined 46.7 points per contest.
Offensively, the Eagles have an average of 26.6 points per game, which positions them 4th in the NFL. Heading into this week’s matchup with the Commanders, the Eagles defense has given up an average of 20.1 points per game. They are currently 2nd in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 290.3 yards per contest.
In the NFC-East standings, the Commanders are in 3rd place with a record of 3-4. Within the NFC, Washington is 10th, heading into week 8. This season, the Commanders find themselves above .500 versus the spread with a record of 3-4. Their average scoring margin for this season stands at -7.1. This season, games featuring the Commanders have averaged 47.1 points, placing them at 7th in the NFL. They currently hold an over/under record of 3-4, with an average OU line of 41 points.
At 20 points per contest, the Washington offense is 18th in the league. So far the Commanders’ defense has given up an average of 374.1 yards per game and 27.1 points per contest (27th). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 61.4% and have given up 14 passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 22nd in the NFL.
The Eagles enter this game as 6.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 24-21. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics suggests that the Philadelphia team has a 60% chance of prevailing over the Commanders.
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Tips
- Take the Eagles on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Commanders (+6.5)
- Projecting a combined 45 points, we like the over
Washington Commanders Injury Report
- Braeden Daniels – Shoulder (Out)
- Armani Rogers – Achilles (Out)
- Drew White – Knee (Out)
- Shaka Toney – Suspension (Out)
- David Bada – Triceps (Out)
- Dax Milne – Groin (Out)
- Saahdiq Charles – Calf (Questionable)
- Darrick Forrest – Shoulder (Out)
- Phidarian Mathis – Calf (Questionable)
- Curtis Brooks – Undisclosed (Out)
- Cody Barton – Ankle (Questionable)
- Troy Apke – Shoulder (Out)
- Jeremy Reaves – Knee (Out)
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report
- Avonte Maddox – Pectoral (Out)
- Bradley Roby – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Roderick Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Justin Evans – Knee (Out)
- Shaun Bradley – Achilles (Out)
- Isaiah Rodgers Sr. – Suspension (Out)
- Quez Watkins – Hamstring (Out)
- Cam Jurgens – Foot (Out)
- Reed Blankenship – Ribs (Questionable)
