Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction & Picks 12/29/2024

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Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Win Probabilities

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Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview

Sunday the Dallas Cowboys (7-8) will battle the Philadelphia Eagles (12-3). Oddsmakers peg the Eagles as the huge favorite with an implied win probablity of 78%, leaving the Cowboys with a 22% chance to record a win. The current spread is the Eagles -9.0 with a Game Total of 41.0.

Philadelphia's primary advantage has been their defense, which has allowed a scant 295 yards per game -- #1-best in the NFL. They've succeeded in large part due to their pass defense, which has held opposing air attacks to the #1-least yards per game: 194. To give credit where credit is due, their run defense has also been terrific, checking in at #8 in yards per carry (4.29). The Philadelphia Eagles pass defense has had the most success in covering opposing wide receivers, who have managed just 124 yards per game against them (#32-least in football). Philadelphia's best coverage unit has been their cornerbacks, which grade out as the #1 unit in the NFL in this regard. Philadelphia's pass rush has been led by their defensive ends who, ranking as the #1 unit in the NFL, have given opposing quarterbacks fits. When it comes to their offense, the Eagles check in at #12 in football when it comes to total yards per game. Their passing game has compiled 189 yards per game (#31 in football). Their run game has ranked #2 with 5.35 yards per attempt on the ground.

Dallas's biggest weakness has been their defense, ranking #27 in the league while allowing 381 yards per game. Much of their struggle has come in trying to shut down the run game, as they've allowed opposing ball-carriers to rush for the #4-most yards per carry: 5.07. That's not to give any unnecessary credit to their pass defense, though, which checks in at #2-worst in yards per target (8.6). The Cowboys defensive tackles have played a big part in their inability to stop the run, ranking #8-worst in the NFL by this measure. This represents a particular disadvantage for Dallas given that the Eagles have excelled in the run game this year, accumulating 5.35 yards per carry (#2-best in the league). In terms of their offense, the Cowboys have ranked #18 in the league in total yards per game. They've passed for 224 yards per game (#17 in football). On the ground they've ranked #20 with 3.96 yards per carry.

Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction

Final Score: Dallas Cowboys 15.64 vs Philadelphia Eagles 26.08

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