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Our NFL betting expert is here to offer best betting picks and predictions for Sunday’s NFL matchup between the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
Jalen Hurts kept his job and the Eagles added a legitimate No. 1 receiver in A.J. Brown to boost the Philadelphia offense while the Lions also stood pat at QB with Jared Goff and hope to climb out of the NFC cellar with another infusion of talent via the draft.
Lions vs. Eagles Predictions
- Eagles to cover -4 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook
- Eagles QB Jalen Hurts to score TD at +106 with Caesars Sportsbook
- Lions “Home” to score under 21 points at +100 with Caesars Sportsbook
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Lions vs Eagles Picks: The Analysis
Philadelphia is the road favorite amidst a groundswell of chatter around the Lions, some of which was generated by the HBO coverage of the team in “Hard Knocks.”
Verbose coach Dan Campbell will have his team ready to sting, but the Eagles have tangible advantages in most meaningful measurements — including talent and depth.
Eagles -4
The Eagles are figuring out some lingering questions about their offensive line, but don’t downplay the muscle behind the Philadelphia defense. Personnel matchups include discarded cornerback Darius Slay making his return to Detroit and an active defensive line capable of making life impossible for Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith during Eagles OTAs. Getty ImagesPerhaps the greatest edge for the Eagles is a passing game with two serious threats outside in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Brown, acquired via trade from the Tennessee Titans, already looks to be dialed in with quarterback Jalen Hurts and gets to test a secondary with few proven parts.
Our Pick: Eagles to cover -4
Jalen Hurts anytime TD +106
Jalen Hurts is dominating rankings across daily fantasy and straight fantasy football lineup pages because this matchup is singing for a big number out of the NFL’s top quarterback in rushing yards and touchdowns (10) in 2021. He could threaten the three-TD parlay offered at Caesars at +2600, a live bet to monitor if he gets in the endzone early.
Jalen Hurts. Getty ImagesHow the Lions seek and spy Hurts might dictate better passing numbers, but books are not buying that just yet. He’s a mere 219.5 total passing yards at Caesars.
Our Pick: Jalen Hurts TD scorer
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Lions team total under 21 points
A boisterous home crowd might not count for much if the Eagles find their rhythm early and unleash a very good pass rush on Goff and his untested offensive line. When the Eagles get up more than 10, it could be curtains for Goff and Detroit.
Philadelphia could bring a big number here, in the 30s isn’t unreasonable, but Detroit finding the end zone three times feels unrealistic until proven otherwise.
Our Pick: Lions “Home” under 21 total points
Lions vs Eagles Odds
Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
