Week 8: Philadelphia vs Arizona Predictions
NFL Week 8 betting action sees the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday October 26th at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Cappers Picks provides free NFL handicapping tips all season long.
This is a nice contest between first place teams. Both look like they will be in tough races so the winner will be in great position.
NFL Week 8 Picks
Philadelphia Eagles (5-1) vs. Arizona Cardinals (5-1)
Sunday October 26
4:05PM
University of Phoenix Stadium – Glendale, AZ
FOX
NFL Football Betting Lines: Arizona -2.5
NFL Football Betting Total: 48
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Philadelphia
The Eagles were the favourite in the NFC East coming into the season and have played well.
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They might have thought they were going to win the division again without much competition but it certainly appears the Cowboys are for real. Philadelphia had the bye last week but they were brilliant before that shutting out the Giants 27-0.
Thus far their schedule has been pretty light but this game on the road will be a test. They are scoring points but they are not quite rolling on offense.
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Lesean McCoy finally had a bust out game the last time out rushing for more 140 yards. It was also the first game where he averaged better than 4 yards per carry and the Cardinals are going to have to be mindful of him.
When McCoy is gashing in the running game it makes it a lot easier for Nick Foles, who has been much less precise this season.
He will have to have a strong game as well.
Arizona
As Seattle slumps things look better and better for Arizona. As of the moment they are two games ahead of the Seahawks, though they have yet to play Seattle this season. All of this success has been despite the fact that they have been forced to play all three quarterbacks on the roster.
They are able to get away with it because the defense is strong and the quality of receivers is high. This is another hierarchy kind of game and the winner can make a case for tops in the conference.
Carson Palmer had a chance to ease into game action last week as the Cards beat the Raiders.
As Arizona has cycled through QB it has been difficult for Larry Fitzgerald to get really into the game but he still has what it takes and can form a formidable duo with Michael Floyd.
RB Andre Ellington is showing more smash to his game all the time and the Cards will definitely look to keep him involved to slow down the pace of the game.
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NFL Football Handicapping Trends
- Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Eagles last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Cardinals are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.
- Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Cardinals are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
- Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
4* NFL Football Week 8 Prediction: Arizona -2.5
Nothing wrong with liking a home favourite when the spread is short.
NFL Score prediction: Arizona 24 – Philadelphia 20
This should be the best game of the day.
Check out our Updated NFL Week 8 Odds.
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