| New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 8 Predictions |
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Tuesday, 27 October 2009
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The Philadelphia Eagles play host to the NY Giants, Sunday Nov 1, as the Giants look to avoid dropping two straight. The Eagles have beaten the Giants two straight by a combined 43-25. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Eagles as -3 point home favs over the Giants with the over/under set at 44.5 points. Be sure to get your New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 8 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com  The Giants (5-2) lost to Arizona 17-24 at home in Week 7 but still sit atop the NFC East. QB Eli Manning made 19 of 37 passes for 243 yards with one TD pass and three interceptions; overall he’s thrown for 1,633 yards with 12 TD passes and six interceptions for a 92.3 passer rating. RB Brandon Jacobs had 13 carries for 76 yards with a TD; Jacobs has been held under 100 yards rushing in 10 straight games. WR Hakeem Hicks made four catches for 80 yards with a TD, while Steve Smith made four catches for 69 yards. The Giants had won 15 straight games when leading at halftime. The Giants sixth ranked offense will go up against the Eagles seventh ranked defense that just come off demoralizing the Redskins. The Giants biggest problem the last two weeks has been their defense as they were pounded by the Saints and Cardinals, giving up a combined 72 points. Their defense is still ranked best in the league and they might not have to worry about their 15th ranked rush defense if Eagles RB Brian Westbrook is out. Their 11th ranked passing game will have to be on their toes against the Eagles ninth ranked pass defense. The Giants average 27.9ppg and give up 20.4ppg, while they average 27.8ppg on the road and allow 23.8ppg. They are 4-2-1 ATS and 4-2-1 over/under.The Eagles (4-2) won in Washington 27-17 in Week 7 and sit second in the NFC East. QB Donovan McNabb made 15 of 25 passes for 156 yards with one TD pass; overall he’s thrown for 768 yards with six TD passes and one interception for a 93.3 passer rating. RB Brain Westbrook had three carries for 13 yards before suffering a concussion; he’s listed as questionable for Giants tilt. WR DeSean Jackson had one carry for 69 yards with a TD, and two catches for 69 yards with a TD. He tweaked his foot but is expected to play Sunday. The Eagles defense had six sacks on the night; DE Trent Cole has 5.5 sacks on the season, while CB Asante Samuel has pulled down four interceptions. Giants QB Manning is susceptible to throwing interceptions and the Eagles ninth ranked pass defense will be all over him . If the Eagles don’t have RB Westbrook in their lineup RB LeSean McCoy will take over; he has 59 carries 13 catches for a combined 304 yards with one TD. Great news for the Giants 15th ranked rush defense. The Eagles average 27.2ppg and give up 19.3ppg, while averaging 29.7ppg at home and allow 25.3ppg. They are 4-2 ATS and 5-1 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles When: Sun, Nov 1, 2009 1:00 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Giants +3 Point-Spreads.com New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 8 Predictions The Bottom Line: The Eagles are too banged up. Be sure to get your New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 8 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com and Get a 50% Deposit Bonus and $25 Free Bet at Sportsbook.com, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!                        |
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