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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 18
(3-13) New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles (13-3)
Date: Sunday, January 5th
Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia PA
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) New York +2.5 | Philadelphia -2.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: New York +123 | Philadelphia -147
NFL Betting Total: O/U 37.5
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The stage is set for an Week 18 showdown between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, one of the NFL’s most storied rivalries.
With 184 meetings in the books, including five postseason clashes, the Eagles hold a slight edge in the all-time series at 94-88-2.
Earlier this season, Philadelphia delivered a commanding 28-3 victory over the Giants, but as the regular season wraps up, this matchup promises a much tighter battle.
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Eagles have the leg up at 2-1.
However, against the spread the Giants went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 41 points per game.
New York Giants
Heading into week 18, the Giants sit at 3-13 after snapping their 8-game losing streak with a 45-33 win over the Colts in week 17. New York was a 7.5-point underdog but came away with the win, improving their record to 5-11 against the spread. They are 0-1 ATS as favorites and 5-10 as underdogs. Their average scoring margin this season is -8.4 points per game.
Our power rankings have the Giants 30th heading into week 18, and they have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. They are 4th in the NFC East with an 0-5 division record and are 1-10 in conference games. New York is 1-8 at home and 2-5 on the road.
New York Giants Stats
Heading into week 18, the Giants rank 29th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 16.2 points per game, which is 28th in the NFL. They are 29th in total yards per game, with 298.3, and 27th in passing yards, despite being 8th in passing attempts. On the ground, they rank 22nd in rushing yards per game. New York is 24th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.8% success rate, but they have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 4th in the NFL in red zone conversion percentage.
Drew Lock had a big game in week 17, throwing for 309 yards and 4 touchdowns without an interception. Malik Nabers led the team with 7 catches for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. had 20 carries for 59 yards. The Giants scored 17 points in the 4th quarter and converted 7 of 13 3rd-down attempts in their win over the Colts.
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In their 45-33 win over the Colts, the Giants’ defense gave up 320 passing yards on 26 completions. Despite allowing 446 total yards, the defense came up with two interceptions and limited Indianapolis to a 53.8% third-down conversion rate. The Colts averaged 8.4 yards per attempt in the passing game and 3.8 yards per attempt in the running game. New York allowed 126 rushing yards on 33 attempts.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles bounced back from a week 16 loss to the Commanders by crushing the Cowboys 41-7 in week 17, improving to 13-3 and securing the NFC East title. Philadelphia entered the game as 7.5-point favorites and easily covered the spread, with the 48 combined points going over the 37.5-point line. This win puts the Eagles 5th in our power rankings heading into week 18.
Philadelphia is 10-6 against the spread this season, with a +9.6 scoring margin. They are 7-6 ATS as favorites and 3-0 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 7-9, with the over hitting in two straight games.
Philadelphia Eagles Stats
Heading into week 18, the Eagles sit 4th in our offensive power rankings. They’ve leaned heavily on the run game, leading the NFL in rushing attempts (37.2) and rushing yards per game (187.3). Despite ranking 31st in passing attempts, they’re 7th in the league in points per game, averaging 27.7, and 6th in yards per game with 371.2. On 3rd down, they rank 8th with a 43% conversion rate, but they’ve struggled in the red zone, ranking 25th in conversion percentage.
In week 17, Philadelphia put up 41 points against the Cowboys, scoring in every quarter. They rushed for 179 yards on 42 carries and converted 3 of 5 red zone trips. DeVonta Smith led the receiving corps with 6 catches for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns.
In their most recent game, the Eagles’ defense allowed just 141 passing yards, holding the Cowboys to 55.2% completions. Despite giving up 127 rushing yards on 30 attempts, the Eagles came away with a big 41-7 win. They forced two interceptions and allowed only one touchdown. Their run defense gave up 4.2 yards per attempt, and on third downs, they allowed the Cowboys to convert 42.9% of their chances.
Philadelphia’s defense recorded one sack and had a +2 advantage in the QB hit battle, while losing the tackles for loss differential by -3. The Eagles’ secondary played well, limiting the Cowboys to minimal passing yardage and coming up with two key takeaways to help secure the victory.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Giants are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Eagles are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Giants are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Eagles have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Giants’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Eagles’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Giants vs. Eagles Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | +180 | +122 | +5 | +2.5 |
| Eagles | -218 | -145 | -5 | -2.5 |
4* Free Week 18 NFL Betting Prediction: Giants +2.5
Philadelphia, sitting at 13-3, are in the postseason, but their recent struggles against the spread raise questions.
The Eagles are just 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and 2-9 ATS against NFC opponents.
Meanwhile, the Giants, despite their rough 3-13 record, have shown resilience where it matters for bettors, going 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games and 4-1 ATS in their last five NFC East matchups.
The betting line favors Philadelphia by a narrow 2.5 points, with a total set at a modest 37.5, hinting at a defensive grind.
With the Giants and Eagles’ total sitting at 37.5, we have a couple of good options for this week 18 matchup. Our pick is to take the GMEN to cover as 2.5-point in this one. We do have the Eagles winning outright, but the Giants keep it interesting. Phili wins 23-21.
For a point total pick, we like taking the over, with a projected combined score of 44, surpassing the O/U line of 37.5.
With potential lineup variables for the Eagles and the Giants hungry to finish strong, this rivalry clash is packed with intrigue for bettors and fans alike.
Buckle up—this one’s going to be a nail-biter!
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