The Washington Commanders return home to host the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC East showdown on Sunday afternoon.
The Eagles have rattled off 10 wins in a row after starting the season 2-2. Read on to find out why my Eagles vs. Commanders predictions expect Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley to keep rolling in my best NFL picks for December 22.
Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, with the game airing on FOX.
Eagles vs Commanders prediction
Eagles vs. Commanders spread prediction
The Eagles opened at -4 and have settled at -3.5 as of Friday afternoon, and that’s a spread I’m comfortable taking given how well Philly has played since the bye week. The Commanders have struggled against top teams and I expect that to continue here.
Eagles vs. Commanders moneyline prediction
I’m willing to lay the -3.5 with the Eagles, so I’m also taking them at -185 on the moneyline. The line has shifted throughout the week, moving from -190 to -165 and back up to -185 by Friday afternoon.
Eagles vs. Commanders total prediction
The total has also come down a point to 45.5 after opening at 46.5. The Eagles have surrendered 20 points or fewer in six straight games, including giving up just 13 last week to Pittsburgh. Washington’s offense has also struggled a bit in recent weeks, scoring just 20 points last time out in New Orleans.
My best bet
Saquon Barkley Over 95.5 rushing yards (-110 at BetMGM)
My analysis
Saquon Barkley is setting records and taking names in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. The superstar running back already broke the franchise record for rushing yards in a season and leads the NFL with 1,688 yards in 14 games — an average of 120.6 per game.
Barkley has eclipsed 100 yards in nine of 14 starts this season, including tallying 146 yards on 26 carries in the first meeting against the Washington Commanders. Although he had a bit of a down game last week with just 65 yards on 19 carries, he was facing an elite Pittsburgh Steelers stop unit.
Meanwhile, Washington has already allowed 96+ yards to James Conner, Derrick Henry, D’Andre Swift, and Barkley in 2024. Bank on Saquon to flex his muscles early and often in this NFC East clash.
Eagles vs Commanders same-game parlay
Saquon Barkley Over 95.5 rushing yards
Saquon Barkley anytime touchdown
Jalen Hurts anytime touchdown
Barkley has gone two games without a touchdown, which is a long drought for him. He scored in three straight games before that and has found the end zone in seven of 14 games this season.
Jalen Hurts has actually outpaced Barkley with 14 rushing touchdowns, including in three straight and eight of his last nine games. The Eagles should be able to score reach paydirt a few times in this one.
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Eagles vs Commanders odds
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Eagles vs Commanders opening odds
- Spread: Philadelphia -3.5 | Washington +3.5
- Moneyline: Philadelphia -185 | Washington +150
- Over/Under: Over 45.5 | Under 45.5
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Eagles vs Commanders spread and Over/Under analysis
- The line has settled at -3.5 after opening at -4.5 earlier in the week.
- The total has also come down a point to 45.5 after opening last week at 46.5. There were 44 points in the first meeting.
- 64% of Covers Consensus users are backing Philadelphia on the spread, while 67% are taking the Over.
Eagles vs Commanders betting trend to know
Philadelphia has covered the 2Q Spread in 14 of its last 19 games (+8.35 Units / 37% ROI). Find more NFL betting trends for Eagles vs. Commanders.
Eagles vs Commanders game info
| Location: | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD |
| Date: | Sunday, 12-22, 2024 |
| Kickoff: | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | FOX |
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