Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The New England Patriots will host the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night for the second preseason matchup. Can Drake Maye and the Patriots take care of business with more starters on the field? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick against the spread for Eagles vs. Patriots.
Matt McCuen - August 15, 2024, 12:21 PM EDT
5 minPhiladelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The New England Patriots will host the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.
Tonight will kick off the second game of the preseason for both teams.
Philly pulled off a thrilling win in their first preseason game over the Baltimore Ravens last week.
Eagles vs. Patriots DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: August 15, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBC, NFL Network
Eagles vs. Patriots ODDS
- Spread: Eagles +3 (-110), Patriots -3 (-110)
- Total Odds: Over 35.5 (-110), Under 35.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Eagles (+135), Patriots (-160)
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots Prediction
The Eagles enter the season with extremely high expectations.
After being the best team in football for the first couple months of the season, the Eagles collapsed down the stretch.
Signal-caller Jalen Hurts will be back under center for the Birds.
Hurts threw for 3,858 yards and 23 touchdowns a year ago. Additionally, Hurts rushed for 605 yards and had a career-high 15 rushing touchdowns.
Former Penn State star Saquon Barkley takes over the Birds' backfield. Barkley rushed for 962 yards and six touchdowns a year ago.
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith make up one of the best wide receiver combinations in the NFL.
The Eagles defense was an issue a season ago. Philadelphia ranked 30th in points allowed per game (25.6).
Vic Fangio will take over the defense of the Eagles this season.
Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee should get most of the reps under center tonight.
New England was one of the worst teams in football a year ago.
The Patriots went 4-13 in 2023.
The poor record allowed New England the third overall pick in the draft.
Former North Carolina standout Drake Maye was selected third overall.
Veteran Jacoby Brissett is expected to be the starter in week one. Maye will likely play as the year moves along.
The most significant off-season move for New England was the departure of legendary head coach Bill Belichick.
Former Patriot great Jerod Mayo will take over this Patriots squad.
Rhamondre Stevenson will return to the Patriots backfield. Stevenson rushed for 619 yards in 12 games last year.
Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will be the Patriots' number-one option in the passing game.
The Patriots' defense was their strength a season ago, ranking 14th in points allowed per game (21.5).
New England traded star defender Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons yesterday.
Quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and rookie Joe Milton should see time tonight.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots Betting Pick
After making money on the Eagles a week ago, we will fade them tonight.
New England will play more starters in this game, giving them the talent advantage.
Most importantly, the Patriots have more depth in the quarterback position tonight.
Let's stay hot and cash in!
Pick: New England Patriots -3 (-105) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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