Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction NFL Picks 12/15/24
Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3)
Game Info: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:25 pm (Lincoln Financial Field)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia Eagles -5 / Pittsburgh Steelers +5 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FOX
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles meet in week 15 NFL action from Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles prediction.
Pittsburgh Steelers Recap
The Pittsburgh Steelers come into this game looking to build on a 27-14 win over Cleveland last time out to improve to 10-3 on the year. After this game, the Steelers will square off against the Baltimore Ravens.
Steelers Win Back-To-Back Games
Russell Wilson has thrown for 1,784 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions on 64.8% passing while Justin Fields has thrown for 1,106 yards, 5 touchdowns, and an INT on 66.3% passing. Najee Harris has a team-high 877 rushing yards with 5 TDs while George Pickens has 55 receptions for 850 yards and 3 scores. Pat Freiermuth has 44 receptions for 470 yards and 5 TDs and Calvin Austin III has 387 receiving yards while three more Steelers have 200+ receiving yards on the year. On defense, Patrick Queen has a team-high 98 total tackles along with T.J. Watt logging a team-high 9.5 sacks and Cameron Heyward has 8 sacks. Donte Jackson has a team-high 5 interceptions. As a unit, Pittsburgh’s defense has combined for 32 sacks and 15 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Pittsburgh Steelers will win
- The Steelers have won each of their last six Sunday games as underdogs.
- The Eagles have lost three of their last four Week 15 home games.
- The Steelers have covered the spread in each of their last six Sunday games.
- The Eagles have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games in December.
Philadelphia Eagles Recap
The Philadelphia Eagles come into this game looking to build on their 11-2 ark after a 22-16 win over Carolina last time out. After this game, the Eagles will square off against the Washington Commanders.
Eagles Win 9th Straight
Jalen Hurts has thrown for 2,602 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 INTs on 68.3% passing while also rushing for 544 yards and 13 TDs. Saquon Barkley has 1,623 rushing yards with 11 touchdowns while A.J. Brown has a team-high 48 grabs for 836 yards and 4 touchdowns. DeVonta Smith has 45 grabs for 553 yards with 5 touchdowns and Dallas Goedert has 38 receptions for 441 yards. On defense, Zack Baun has a team-high 129 total tackles including 80 solo tackles and 3.5 sacks while Josh Sweat has a team-high 7 sacks, Milton Williams has 5 sacks and Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith Jr. each have 4.5 sacks. As a unit, the Eagles have combined for 37 sacks and 8 interceptions so far this season defensively.
Why the Philadelphia Eagles will win
- The Eagles have won each of their last nine games.
- The Steelers have lost three of their last four road games against NFC East opponents on a winning streak.
- The Eagles have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
- The Eagles have won the first half in each of their last seven December games as favorites.
Steelers vs. Eagles Prediction
I’m on the Steelers with the points here. I think the Eagles are favored at home for a reason, but this is a Steeler team that’s thrived in the underdog role for much of the season and I think this is just too many points. If the Eagles win this one, I can see it being by a late field goal, so give me the Steelers and the points.
Chris’s Pick Pittsburgh +5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo

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