NFL football betting – Redskins vs Eagles odds
Posted on 10/1/2008 3:07:01 PM
Redskins vs Eagles odds – Washington due for a wakeup call in Philadelphia
- WHO: Washington Redskins (+6) vs Philadelphia Eagles (-6)
- WHAT: NFL football betting
- WHEN: Sunday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. ET
- WHERE: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- KEY STATS: Redskins are 28-12 against the spread in last 40 games as a road underdog of 3.5 to seven points; Eagles have won 11 of the last 16 meetings in Philadelphia
- PICK: Eagles -6
Redskins vs Eagles picks have been split down the middle so far this week after the Redskins travelled to Dallas to face the Cowboys and left with a win.
At 3-1, the Redskins have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season but online sportsbook odds still don’t reflect any respect. They face the Eagles this week for a second consecutive road game and are nearly a touchdown underdog on the road.
The Eagles played a very physical contest against the Chicago Bears last Sunday night but fell just short. The Bears forced a lot of pressure on Donovan McNabb and got him out of his comfort zone. Even so, the Eagles were just a one-yard plunge away from winning the game.
The Redskins defense is nowhere near as stout as the Bears and has given up an average of 20 points per game. Online sportsbook odds reflect that in the spread and are aware the Redskins are unlikely to piece together two consecutive road wins.
The Redskins vs Eagles lines should entice a lot of people to bet the Redskins after they won on the road last week and the Eagles lost. Realistically, though, the Eagles are still the superior team. The Eagles have won 11 of the last 16 matchups in Philadelphia and that trend should continue.
STAN’S PICK: Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell has shown a lot of poise and leadership this season. He’s thrown six touchdowns and has yet to turn over the ball in four games after coughing it up 19 times last season, making it a little surprising Redskins vs Eagles odds don’t give Washington more respect.
But those following Redskins vs Eagles betting know that Eagles’ defensive coordinator Jim Johnson is going to throw the kitchen sink at a young quarterback like Campbell and the Redskins receivers won’t run wild like they did against the Cowboys. Bet the Eagles to win and cover.
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