Broncos vs. Eagles Pick
There will be playoff implications on the line when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Denver Broncos at 4:15PM ET on Sunday.
The Broncos lost to the Raiders 20-19 as a 13.5-point favorite in Week 15, while the combined score went over the posted total of 37 points. Kyle Orton threw for 278 yards with a touchdown for Denver, while Brandon Marshall caught seven passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.
The Eagles beat the 49ers 27-13 as a 7-point favorite in Week 15, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 41.5 points. Donovan McNabb threw for 307 yards with a touchdown pass and run, while receiver DeSean Jackson caught six passes for 140 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the Eagles 7-point favorites over the Broncos in Week 16. The over/under total for today’s game has been set at 41.5 points.
Philadelphia is 4-1 against the spread in its last five games and 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home. Meanwhile, Denver is just 2-6 ATS in its last eight games and 2-6 straight up in its last eight games.
Punt the trends and take the underdog Broncos in this matchup. This is a classic ebb and flow game, where one team is coming off a great week and the other looked horrible. It would be too easy to take the Eagles after they smoked the 49ers, and too easy to write off the Broncos after they lost to the Raiders last week.
This will be a close game throughout and while we don’t think Denver will necessarily win outright (although they very well could), we like the Broncos to play better and more focused.
Our NFL Week 16 Free Pick for this matchup is: DENVER BRONCOS +7 and OVER 41.5.
Broncos vs. Eagles Current Odds
121 Denver Broncos +7 (+250 moneyline) Over 41.5
122 Philadelphia Eagles –7 (-300 moneyline) Under 41.5
Denver is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Denver is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
DENVER
[LB] 08/05/2009 – Nick Greisen IR ( Knee )
[DT] 08/23/2009 – J’vonne Parker IR ( Knee )
[WR] 12/20/2009 – Brandon Lloyd "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia ( Foot )
[OT] 12/09/2009 – Ryan Harris IR ( Toe )
[RB] 12/20/2009 – Correll Buckhalter "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia ( Ankle )
[S] 12/14/2009 – Darcel McBath IR ( Arm )
[SS] 12/20/2009 – Renaldo Hill "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia ( Ankle )
[CB] 12/20/2009 – Ty Law "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia ( Hamstring )
[WR] 12/21/2009 – Eddie Royal injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia ( Head )
PHILADELPHIA
[LB] 08/03/2009 – Stewart Bradley IR ( ACL )
[OT] 09/15/2009 – Shawn Andrews IR ( Back )
[OT] 09/06/2009 – Fenuki Tupou IR ( Chest )
[RB] 12/21/2009 – Brian Westbrook is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Denver ( Concussion )
[LB] 10/22/2009 – Omar Gaither IR ( Foot )
[CB] 11/11/2009 – Ellis Hobbs IR ( Neck )
[WR] 12/20/2009 – Jeremy Maclin "?" Sunday vs. Denver ( Foot )
[QB] 12/23/2009 – Michael Vick is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Denver ( Quad )
[db] 12/21/2009 – Quintin Demps injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Denver ( Ankle )
Posted: 12/27/09 3:00PM ET