Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and predictions
By Ryan Dodson,
2024-09-15
The Atlanta Falcons (0-1) clash with the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’sNFL odds around the Falcons vs. Eaglesodds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Falcons were demanufactured by the Pittsburgh Steelers 18-10 in their season opener. They didn’t score a single point in the 2nd half as QB Kirk Cousins looked quite rusty in his return from a torn Achilles. He went 16-for-26 for 155 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Bijan Robinson rushed 18 times for 68 yards and caught 5 balls for 43 yards.
The Eagles slipped by the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in Week 1. RB Saquon Barkley scored 3 times, rushing for 109 yards and catching 2 balls for 23 yards. QB Jalen Hurts went 20-for-34 for 278 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs. The Packers did a good job of containing him on the ground as he rushed 13 times for just 33 yards. The Eagles will have the challenge of being without top wideout A.J. Brown (hamstring).
Moneyline (ML): Falcons +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Eagles -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Falcons +5.5 (-110) | Eagles -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Falcons at Eagles key injuries
Falcons
LB Nate Landman (calf, quadriceps) out
Eagles
WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) out
WR Johnny Wilson (hamstring) questionable
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Falcons at Eagles picks and predictions
Prediction
Eagles 23, Falcons 17
These teams haven’t faced one another since a 32-6 Eagles victory in Atlanta in 2021. The Falcons are going to grind it out to try to keep the Eagles off the field. I don’t think it’ll be enough, but the Eagles are unplayable on the ML.
Instead, take a look at SAQUON BARKLEY OVER 17.5 RECEIVING YARDS (-115). With Brown out, Atlanta will key in on WR DeVonta Smith and try to stack the box against Barkley. That’s where they’ll need play action and short passing routes to open up the second level. Barkley had 23 yards through the air last week, and he should match that again.
As I alluded to, I look for the Falcons to run the ball often and remain competitive in this game. For some reason, the Falcons used Cousins in pistol or shotgun on 96% of the offensive snaps last week. He doesn’t have a lot of experience in those, and his mobility was in question. Either wait until gameday to see if this spread opens up more or take the ALTERNATE FALCONS +6.5 (-140). BetMGM has a 20% NFL boost token that you can place on it in order to bring it down to -120 and put you in a more bankable position.
Atlanta cashed the Under in Week 1, and Philly’s shootout cashed the Over. I expect a game much closer to the 18-10 slugfest ATL was in last week with the injuries and game plan tweaks.
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