Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) vs Dallas Cowboys (7-8)
Game Info: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 4:25 pm (Lincoln Financial Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Philadelphia Eagles -7.5 / Dallas Cowboys +7.5 — Over/Under: 43
The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles meet Sunday in NFL action from Lincoln Financial Field. Here’s a Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Cowboys vs Eagles pick. We will examine:
The Dallas Cowboys’ recent form and player performance
The Philadelphia Eagles’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Dallas Cowboys
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Philadelphia Eagles
Recent betting trends in games played between the Cowboys and Eagles
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cowboys vs Eagles game
Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview
Dallas came out of the gate with a 3-7 run over their first 10 games, losing to the Saints, Ravens, Lions, 49ers, Falcons, Eagles and Texans. A 3-1 stretch came afterward, featuring wins over the Commanders, Giants, and Panthers for a 6-8 record through 14 games.
Sunday evening versus the Buccaneers, the Cowboys were up 23-14 at the break but had to hang on in an eventual win 26-24. Cooper Rush threw for 292 yards and a score, while CeeDee Lamb led the receivers on seven catches for 105 yards. QB Jalen Hurts exited early with a concussion.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
Over on the Eagles’ side, they hit a shaky 2-2 run over their first four with losses to the Falcons and Buccaneers. Philadelphia would come out of the bye with wins over the Browns, Giants, Bengals, Jaguars, Cowboys, Commanders, Rams, Ravens, Panthers and Steelers, however.
Matched up against the Commanders on Sunday, the Eagles were 27-14 going into the final quarter but got blitzed 22-6 from there in a tough loss 36-33. Kenny Pickett threw for 143 yards, a TD, and an interception. Saquon Barkley added 29 carries for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Eagles’ last nine December games against NFC East opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Cowboys’ last four games against NFC opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Three of the last four Sunday games at Lincoln Financial Field have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 207+ passing yards in each of the Eagles’ last five regular season games as home favorites against NFC East opponents.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 15+ receiving yards in nine of his 10 previous December home appearances against NFC opponents.
- Saquon Barkley has scored two touchdowns in three of the Eagles’ last four games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 116+ rushing and receiving yards in eight of the Eagles’ last nine games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- DeVonta Smith has scored a touchdown in seven of the Eagles’ last eight Sunday home games.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 39+ rushing yards in each of the Eagles’ last six Sunday games as favorites.
- Jalen Hurts has thrown two or more touchdowns in 13 of his last 14 Sunday regular-season appearances with the Eagles as home favorites.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 17+ completions in each of the Eagles’ last six regular season games as home favorites against NFC East opponents.
- Heading into Week 17, Jalen Hurts ranks T1st in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (14) this season.
Dallas Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Brandin Cooks has recorded 39+ receiving yards in each of his last seven Week 17 appearances.
- Ezekiel Elliott has recorded 42+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his 10 previous December appearances against NFC East opponents.
- Dalvin Cook has scored a touchdown in each of his five previous December appearances with his team as a road underdog against NFC opponents.
- Ezekiel Elliott has recorded 22+ rushing yards in each of his 14 previous appearances against the Eagles.
- Heading into Week 17, Brandon Aubrey ranks 1st in the NFL in 50+ yard field goals made (14) this season.
Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction
I’ll lean toward the Eagles, but I’m probably not touching this one. The specter of Jalen Hurts’ injury (he’ll be sidelined with a concussion) will loom large over this weekend’s matchup—and Philly’s immediate future as a whole. Not that the Eagles can’t win most games without him; they’re a pretty deep and complete team all the way around. The offensive potency may not quite be there, however, which is a big deal for a team that’s scored at least 20 points in 11 straight games (a 10-1 run). The defense is probably going to have to step up on Sunday, so it helps that Philly is playing at home.
As for Dallas, they posted a tepid 317 total yards and 15 first downs in their latest win, which gives the team a much-needed 4-1 record over the last five outings. Dallas has scored at least 26 points in all four of those wins and they’ll be in a great position if they can match that total here. In the end, however, I like Philadelphia to rally on a tight home cover. It’ll be an interesting matchup if nothing else.