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Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) carries the ball as Philadelphia Eagles safety Ed Reynolds (30) defends during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles won 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, December 22nd, at 8:25 P.M. the (10-4) New York Giants will be on the road to take on the (5-9) Philadelphia Eagles.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Giants 24.0 – Eagles 22.7 with an over/under of 46.7. The Vegas Line has a final score of Giants 22.5 – Eagles 19.5 with an over/under of 42.0.
2016-17 Statistics (32 total teams):
Yards per game: Eagles 340.4 (19th) > Giants 320.6 (27th)
Points per game: Eagles 22.6 (16th) > Giants 19.4 (24th)
Turnover margin: Eagles +2 > Giants -3
Fewest yards allowed per game: Eagles 344.2 (12th) > Giants 347.5 (15th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Giants 17.9 (3rd) > Eagles 21.4 (13th)
Summary:
The Giants enter the game red hot winning eight of their last nine games. Their offseason splurge is paying dividends as their defense has ranked as a top ten unit all year long. New York’s offense is in a rut is averaging just 13.6 points over their last three games. The Eagles have dominated this match-up winning four of the last five but the Giants won 28-23 in New York earlier this season.
Philadelphia is imploding losing seven of their last eight. Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz was fantastic to start the year but has really faded. Wentz has only thrown six touchdown passes in his last ten games while turning the ball over fifteen times. I still think Wentz has a bright future but the Eagles are asking far too much of him because they can’t run the football. I expect a low scoring game with two great defenses and I’m picking New York to win because the Philadelphia is turning the ball over far too often right now.
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