Eagles vs. Falcons Free Pick
(The Spread) – The Sunday Night Football matchup figures to be a great one this week as the Falcons host the Eagles at 8:20PM ET.
Odds: After they were embarrassed by the Bears in Week 1, oddsmakers have installed the Falcons as 1-point home underdogs against the Eagles in Week 2. The over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 49.5 points.
Line Movement: The Falcons actually opened as 1.5-point favorite at the Las Vegas Hilton and they remain a 1.5-point favorite. It’s the online books that are all over the place with this line. The Eagles are favored by 1, to as much as 2.5 online, as it’s clear that oddsmakers don’t know what to do with this one. The over/under total opened at 49.5 in Vegas and remains at that number.
Public Bettors: Of the 12,000-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 72% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Eagles –1. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting info.
NFL Free Pick: Take Philadelphia. The Eagles have absolutely owned the Falcons under Andy Reid, winning eight of their last nine games against Atlanta since 2000. According to latest NFL trends, the Eagles are 9-2-1 against the spread in their last 12 games against the Falcons and 4-1-1 ATS in their last six road games versus the Falcons. The favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings, while Atlanta is just 9-20-1 ATS in its last 30 home games versus a team with a winning road record. Before he was hauled off to prison, Michael Vick lit up the Georgia Dome for years in Atlanta. He can take over games when he’s motivated and there’s no doubt he’ll be motivated for this one.
NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FREE PICK: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES –1
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