The New England Patriots (1-0) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (0-1) Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field. Below, we look at the Patriots vs. Eagles odds and lines and make our best NFL picks, predictions, and bets.
New England is coming off a 22-13 win over the Washington Football Team in its preseason opener. QB Cam Newton went 4-for-7 for 49 yards, while first-round draft pick Mac Jones saw substantially more playing time and went 13-for-19 for 87 yards.
Jones has also made up ground in the Patriots’ quarterback battle, with Newton struggling at times during joint practices in Philadelphia. RB Rhamondre Stevenson made a good impression against Washington with 127 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns on 10 carries. New England’s revamped defense will look to impress against Philadelphia’s revitalized offensive line.
Philadelphia took a 24-16 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field Aug. 12. Veteran QB Joe Flacco went 10-for-17 passing, including a 79-yard touchdown pass to WR Quez Watkins. QB Jalen Hurts went 3-for-7.
Rookie Eagles WR DeVonta Smith could be a game-time decision, while defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon will look to see an improved effort from his reserves who were gashed by the Pittsburgh offense from the second quarter on.
Patriots at Eagles odds, spread and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:35 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Patriots -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Eagles -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Patriots -0.5 (-115) | Eagles +0.5 (-105)
- Total: 37.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Patriots at Eagles odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Patriots 21, Eagles 13
Money line
Bet on the PATRIOTS (-115) as Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni made it clear Philadelphia would place a higher value on the team’s two days of joint practice than Thursday’s game.
Flacco will likely see more time than Hurts and Philadelphia may look to focus on the running game. For New England, even if Newton doesn’t see extended action, Jones will, and he has looked sharp throughout the week.
Additionally, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has won seven of his last nine preseason games.
Against the spread
PASS on the Eagles +0.5 (-105).
Smith could see some action with the first team but the reserves are likely to see the bulk of the action and Philadelphia could look to focus on the running game after a week of success from a passing aspect.
Over/Under
Bet on the UNDER 37.5 (-110) as the teams spent the two days of practice sessions in competitive 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 team periods.
Hurts was accurate and efficient during the week and may not see more than a series or two. The weather could also play a factor, as there is a 30% chance of showers or thunderstorms at kickoff.
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