NFL Picks: Week 9 Eagles vs Cowboys

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In an exciting NFC East showdown, NFL star quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to clash with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field. 

BUSR NFL LINES 

SPREAD: Dallas Cowboys +3 (-110), Philadelphia Eagles -3 (-110)

MONEYLINE:  Dallas Cowboys +140, Philadelphia Eagles -160

TOTAL:  Dallas Cowboys O 47 (-110), Philadelphia Eagles U 47 (-110)

Eagles take Flight

The Philadelphia Eagles’ most recent matchup saw them secure a thrilling 38-31 victory against the Washington Commanders. Jalen Hurts was the catalyst for the Eagles’ success, throwing for 319 yards on 29-of-38 passing with an impressive 76.3% completion rate. Hurts connected for four touchdowns, showcasing his growth as a playmaker. The ground game was spearheaded by D’Andre Swift, who rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries, adding a rushing touchdown and contributing with two receptions for seven yards. A.J. Brown was the standout receiver for the Eagles, reeling in eight receptions for 130 yards and finding the end zone twice.

Hurts has been a dynamic force for the Eagles this season, accumulating 2,140 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while also demonstrating his ability as a rusher with 280 yards on the ground and six rushing touchdowns. D’Andre Swift has emerged as a key running back, amassing 571 rushing yards and three touchdowns, along with 135 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The receiving corps is led by the talented DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. On the defensive side, Haason Reddick has been a consistent disruptor with 6.5 sacks, while Kevin Byard and Reed Blankenship have been key contributors in the secondary. The NFL Lines, and Big Game Eagles are favorites to win at Home. 

Cowboys Riding High

The Dallas Cowboys, on the other hand, enter this contest following an impressive 43-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Dak Prescott was in exceptional form, completing 25-of-31 passes for 304 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Prescott’s precision and ability to spread the ball to multiple targets have been a crucial part of the Cowboys’ success. Tony Pollard handled the ground game efficiently, accumulating 53 rushing yards on 12 carries, and he added one reception for two yards. CeeDee Lamb had a standout performance, catching 12 passes on 14 targets for 158 yards and scoring two touchdowns.

Dak Prescott has showcased his prowess as the Cowboys’ quarterback, with 1,637 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions, along with 104 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. CeeDee Lamb has been the primary target, accumulating 633 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Tony Pollard has been a versatile back, tallying 423 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while also contributing as a receiver with 178 receiving yards. Jake Ferguson, the tight end, has added another dimension to the passing game with two touchdown receptions. Defensively, Micah Parsons has been a force, amassing nine tackles for loss and six sacks, while Daron Bland leads the team in interceptions. The NFL Odds, the Cowboys playing well and can give a surprise in Philly.

Betting Landscape

In terms of betting, the Eagles have managed a 4-2-2 record against the spread this season when they are favored by three points or more. They have shown consistency in covering the spread, with four wins in eight games. Half of the Eagles’ games this year have surpassed the total point line, indicating a propensity for higher-scoring affairs.

Conversely, the Cowboys have been dominant this season, securing five wins against the spread in seven games. However, it’s worth noting that the Cowboys have yet to cover the spread when they have been underdogs by three points or more. Over 50% of the Cowboys’ games have exceeded the set point total, suggesting a tendency for high-scoring contests.