Eagles vs. Cowboys 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 29

The Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) and Dallas Cowboys (7-8) will face off in a battle of two division rivals. The Eagles are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5). The predicted point total for the game is 38.

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Eagles vs. Cowboys Odds & Betting Lines

Eagles vs. Cowboys Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Eagles (-7.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (38)
  
• Prediction: Eagles 33 - Cowboys 14

How to Watch Philadelphia vs. Dallas

• Game Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• TV: Watch on FOX
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Eagles vs. Cowboys Recent Matchups

• Philadelphia holds a 3-2 record against Dallas in their last five matchups.
• Dallas has been outpaced by 16 points in its last five tilts versus Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Betting Info

• In 15 Philadelphia games this year, it has nine wins against the spread.
• The Eagles have covered the spread once this season (1-3 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
• Philadelphia games in 2024 have gone over the point total six times in 15 opportunities (40%).
• When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Eagles are 9-3 (winning 75% of the time).
• The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Eagles a 76.5% chance to win.

Eagles Stats

Philadelphia's Key Players

Offense

• Jalen Hurts has 2,903 passing yards through 15 games this year, averaging 193.5 per game with a 68.7% completion percentage and 18 touchdowns against five interceptions.
• To go along with his passing statistics, Hurts has 630 rushing yards (second on the Eagles), with 14 rushing touchdowns.
• Saquon Barkley's rushing statline this season includes 1,838 yards (first in the NFL) and 13 TDs. He is averaging 122.5 yards per game and 5.9 per attempt (second in the NFL).
• Barkley has 31 receptions on 41 targets for 276 yards. He has two receiving TDs.
• In the passing game, A.J. Brown, has racked up 1,043 receiving yards and six touchdowns after pulling down 64 balls on 92 targets. Per game, he's averaging 86.9 yards and 5.3 receptions in 12 games.
• DeVonta Smith has 62 catches for 713 yards and six touchdowns. He's been targeted 82 times in the passing game, and averages 5.2 receptions and 59.4 yards through 12 games played.

Defense

• On the defensive side for the Eagles, Zack Baun has put up 144 tackles, 11.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in 2024.
• Nakobe Dean has 128 tackles, 9.0 TFL, three sacks, and one interception this season. He's second on the Eagles in tackles.
• Reed Blankenship has collected four interceptions (ninth in the NFL) and has added 75 tackles and six passes defended.
• So far this season, Jalen Carter has 42 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks.

Dallas Betting Info

• Dallas has compiled a 6-9-0 record against the spread this year.
• The Cowboys have been underdogs by 7.5 points or more three times this season and covered the spread once.
• Games involving Dallas have hit the over on 10 occasions this season.
• The Cowboys have won five, or 41.7%, of the 12 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 27.8% chance of a victory for the Cowboys.

Cowboys Stats

Dallas' Key Players

Offense

• So far this year through 14 games, Rico Dowdle has racked up 903 rushing yards (leading the Cowboys) and scored one rushing touchdown. He averages 64.5 yards per game and 4.8 per attempt (12th in the NFL).
• Dowdle has also played a role the passing attack with 233 yards (16.6 per game) on 36 receptions (2.6 per game), while being targeted 45 times. He has three receiving touchdowns.
• In 11 games, Cooper Rush has 1,697 passing yards, with 11 touchdowns against three interceptions and completing 61.4% of his attempts.
• This season, Jalen Tolbert has caught 42 passes for 482 receiving yards with six touchdowns in the passing game. He has been targeted 69 total times and is averaging 2.8 receptions per game through 15 games played.
• KaVontae Turpin has 351 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 27 receptions after receiving 43 targets.

Defense

• So far in 2024, Eric Kendricks has amassed 124 tackles, 3.0 TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions over 13 games.
• Donovan Wilson has 3.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL, 79 tackles, and one interception.
• Micah Parsons has 37 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 9.5 sacks in the 2024 season.
• Osa Odighizuwa has registered 4.0 sacks (fourth on the Cowboys) to go with 5.0 TFL and 42 tackles through 15 games.

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