The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday Jan 3, as both teams battle for the top of the NFC East. The Cowboys have won two of their last three meetings. NFL oddsmakers at BETUS.com have the Cowboys as -3 point home favs over the Eagles with the over/under set at 41.5 points . Be sure to get your Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 17 Predictions in now at BETUS.com
The Eagles (11-4) beat Denver 30-27 at home in Week 16 and have already clinched a playoff berth. QB Donovan McNabb made 20 of 35 passes for 322 yards with three TD’s and an interception; overall he’s thrown for 3,330 yards with 22 TD’s and 10 interceptions for a 94.5 passer rating. RB Brian Westbrook had nine carries for 32 yards, while TE Bret Celek made four catches for 121 yards with a TD. WR DeSean Jackson and WR Jason Avant each added a TD. Their defense had three sacks and one interception. The Eagles ninth ranked pass game is up against the Cowboys 21st ranked pass defense, that has Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins with five interceptions. Their top WR Austin Miles has 1,230 yards receiving with 11 TD’s, he has four TD’s in his last five games. The Eagles 20th ranked running game will have their work cut out for them against the Cowboys fifth ranked rush defense. RB LeSean McCoy leads his team with 936 yards rushing and four TD’s, but has just one in five games. The Eagles are widely known for their blitzing defense, they’ll need to be at their best this weekend against a Cowboys squad that has both a great ground and pass game. The Eagles CB Asante Samuel is great at defending receivers, he has two interceptions in his last two games making his total nine interceptions . The Eagles score the third highest amount of points per-game (28.6) while they give the 16th most (20.9ppg). The Eagles have averaged 28.6ppg and allowed 26ppg in their last three games. They are 4-3 SU on the road where they average 15.9ppg and give up an average 19.4ppg.They are 9-6 ATS and 10-5 over/under.
The Cowboys (10-5) won in Washington 17-0 in Week 16 and have clinched a playoff berth. QB Tony Romo made 25 of 38 passes for 286 yards with one TD and an interception; overall he’s thrown for 4,172 yards with 24 TD’s and eight interceptions for a 97 passer rating. RB Marion Barber had 17 carries for 63 yards with a TD, while TE Jason Witten made six catches for 117 yards. WR Roy Williams caught a four yard TD pass. Their defense had three sacks and an interception. The Cowboys sixth ranked pass game will be up against the Eagles 13th ranked pass defense. If they want to beat the Eagles they must stay on QB McNabb, as he has thrown four interceptions in three games. Their eighth ranked running game, led by RB Marion Barber’s 841 yards rushing and seven TD’s, goes against the Eagles eighth ranked rush defense. RB Barber has three TD’s in two games. Their defense has been solid; leading their team in sacks is LB Demarcus Ware with 11.5. and five forced fumbles . The Cowboys manage the 14th most points per-game (22.5ppg) while giving up the third least (16.7). The Cowboys have averaged 19.3ppg and allowed 12.3ppg in their last three games. They are 4-3 SU at home where they average 25ppg and allow 15.9ppg. They are 8-7 ATS and 6-9 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Dallas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
- Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
- Dallas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
- Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Dallas.
- Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
- Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys
When: Sun, Jan 3, 2010 4:15 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Eagles +3
Point-Spreads.com Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 17 Predictions
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