The Philadelphia Eagles are struggling bad with Donovan McNabb at the helm after failing to win a game in three starts, while the Arizona Cardinals suffered their first lost last week after winning three straight. The Philadelphia Eagles (5-5) host the Arizona Cardinals (7-4), Thursday Nov 27, at Lincoln Financial Field for some Thanksgiving Day NFL action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Eagles as -3 point home favs over the Cardinals with the over/under set at 47 points. Get your Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 13 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Eagles lost to the Ravens 7-36 on the road in Week 12. QB Donovan McNabb made 8 of 18 passes for 59 yards with two interceptions before being benched; he has 14 touchdown passes for 2,770 yards with 10 interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Brian Westbrook with 14 carries for 39 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR DeSean Jackson with five catches for 47 yards. The Eagles are averaging 24.6 ppg and they give up an average 20.8 ppg. At home they are 3-2 SU where they average 25.6 ppg and they give up an average 16.4 ppg. In their last three games they’ve averaged just 17 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 9th best in the league averaging 349 yards a game, thanks to their 5th ranked passing game that’s good for 255 yards per-game. Their running game sits horribly ranked 26th in the league averaging 94 yards a game. RB Brian Westbrook leads the Eagles with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 6th in the league allowing 288 yards per-game, thanks to their 5th ranked pass defense that allows 188 yards a game, they are just average against the rush with a 11th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 99 yards per-game. The Eagles are 6-5 ATS and 5-6 over/under.
The Cardinals lost to the Giants 29-37 at home in Week 12. QB Kurt Warner made 32 of 52 passes for 351 yards with one touchdown pass and an interception; he has 21 touchdown passes for 3,505 yards with eight interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Timothy Hightower with 11 carries for 21 yards with two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Anquan Boldin with 11 catches for 87 yards with a touchdown. The Cards are averaging 28.9 ppg and they give up an average 24.1 ppg. On the road they are 3-3 SU where they average 26.3 ppg and they give up an average 25.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked second best in the league averaging 390 yards a game, thanks to their 2nd ranked passing game that’s good for 309 yards per-game. Their running game sits horribly ranked 30th in the league averaging 81 yards a game. RB Anquan Boldin leads the Cards with 11 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 10th in the league allowing 301 yards per-game, thanks to their 8th ranked rush defense that allows 89 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 17th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 212 yards per-game. The Cardinals are 7-4 ATS and 7-4 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Cardinals are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following a S.U. loss.
- Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Eagles are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
- Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 13 Picks
When: Thurs, Nov 27, 2008 8:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Cardinals +3
Point-Spreads.com Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 13 Picks – Cardinals +3
The Bottom Line: After the Eagles last games with no offense, how can you not go for the Cards who are all about offense. Go Cardinals! Get your Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 13 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
