NFC East Game Previews – New York Jets vs Philadelphia Eagles
The New York Jets head into Lincoln Financial Field this Sunday afternoon in vital need of a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to keep pace in the AFC Wildcard race.
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec.18 4:15 p.m. (ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Broadcast: CBS
Jets @ Eagles lines by BetOnline.com
Point spread: Eagles -1
Over/Under: 44
The game is slated to get underway at 4:15 (ET) and its will be broadcast on CBS.
New York’s up-and-down season has ticked back up with a three-game winning streak that has it in prime position for a wildcard spot in the AFC. It is now 8-5 straight-up (6-7 against the spread) on the year and the total has gone ‘over’ in nine of its 13 games this season.
One of the main reasons for the Jets’ change in fortune has been the elevated play of Mark Sanchez. He has thrown seven touchdowns against just one interception in the last three games after throwing for just 14 TD’s verse 10 interceptions in his previous 12 games.
Philadelphia got a huge boost last week with the return of Michael Vick to the lineup and went out and beat Miami 26-10 as a three-point road underdog as a result. The win raised its record to 5-8 both SU and ATS and kept its miniscule chances at a division title alive. The total stayed ‘under’ the 44-point line and is now 7-6 on the year. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
The Eagles’ much maligned defense also showed up last week after taking the last few weeks off in losses to Seattle and New England in which it gave-up a total of 69 points. If it can put forth this kind of effort against the Jets, this team has an excellent chance to win this game.
New York is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games on the road and the total has gone ‘over’ in nine of its last 11 games as an underdog on the road.
Philadelphia is 1-8 ATS in its last nine home games and 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games as a favorite. The total has stayed ‘under’ in six of its last eight games as a home favorite.
The best play in this matchup could be the ‘over’ as both offenses appear geared-up for a big day, but if you play a side stick with the Eagles to treat the home town crowd to rare win at the Linc this season.
The Pick: Philadelphia 28 vs. New York 24
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