Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (11-2)
December 15, 2024 4:25 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia Eagles -5; Over/Under: +45.5
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles meet Sunday in week 15 NFL action at Lincoln Financial Field. Here’s a Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers Pick.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Bengals and Browns, and they play the Ravens next. The Pittsburgh Steelers have won 5 of their last 7 road games. Russell Wilson is completing 64.8 percent of his passes for 1,784 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth have combined for 1,320 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Calvin Austin III has 23 receptions.
The Pittsburgh Steelers ground game is averaging 132.1 yards per contest, and Najee Harris leads the way with 877 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Pittsburgh is allowing 18.3 points and 310.2 yards per game. Patrick Queen leads the Pittsburgh Steelers with 98 tackles, T.J. Watt has 9.5 sacks and Donte Jackson has 5 interceptions.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Ravens and Panthers, and they play the Commanders next. The Philadelphia Eagles have won their last 4 home games. Jalen Hurts is completing 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,602 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have combined for 1,389 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Dallas Goedert has 38 receptions.
The Philadelphia Eagles ground game is averaging 190.5 yards per contest, and Saquon Barkley leads the way with 1,623 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Philadelphia is allowing 18 points and 284.2 yards per game. Zack Baun leads the Philadelphia Eagles with 129 tackles, Josh Sweat has 7 sacks and Reed Blankenship has 3 interceptions.
Why the Philadelphia Eagles will win
- The Eagles have won each of their last nine games.
- The Steelers have lost three of their last four road games against NFC East opponents on a winning streak.
- The Eagles have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
- The Steelers have lost the first quarter in each of their last four December road games against NFC East opponents.
- The Eagles have won the first half in each of their last seven December games as favorites.
- The Eagles have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight games as favorites against AFC opponents.
Philadelphia Eagles Player Prop Facts
- A.J. Brown has scored the first touchdown in three of his last four home appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 142+ rushing and receiving yards in four of his five previous December appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 200+ passing yards in each of the Eagles’ last seven regular season home games against AFC opponents.
- DeVonta Smith has recorded 49+ receiving yards in each of his last six appearances against AFC opponents.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 124+ rushing yards in five of the Eagles’ last six games as favorites.
- Jalen Hurts has scored at least one touchdown in nine of the Eagles’ last 10 games following a win.
- Jalen Hurts has scored two or more touchdowns in each of the Eagles’ last three Week 15 games.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 18+ completions in 10 of the Eagles’ last 11 games as favorites against AFC opponents.
- Jalen Hurts has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of the Eagles’ last eight Sunday games as home favorites.
- Heading into Week 15, Saquon Barkley ranks 1st in the NFL in rushing yards (1623) this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers Player Prop Facts
- Justin Fields has recorded 58+ passing yards in each of his last 29 appearances against NFC opponents.
- George Pickens has recorded 74+ receiving yards in each of the Steelers’ last seven regular season games as underdogs.
- Najee Harris has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Steelers’ last four December games.
- Justin Fields has recorded 27+ rushing yards in each of his last 10 appearances against NFC opponents.
- George Pickens has recorded 74+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Steelers’ last seven regular season games as underdogs.
- Justin Fields has recorded six or more completions in each of his last 29 appearances against NFC opponents.
- Russell Wilson has thrown three touchdowns in each of the Steelers’ last two games as road underdogs.
- Cameron Sutton is just one away from 10 career interceptions.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 15, the Eagles rank 1st in the NFL in yards allowed per game (284.2) this season.
- Heading into Week 15, the Eagles rank 1st in the NFL in rushing yards per game (190.5) this season.
- Heading into Week 15, the Steelers rank 1st in the NFL in fumbles recovered (13) this season.
- Heading into Week 15, the Steelers rank 32nd in the NFL in average kickoff return (21.2 yards) this season.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction
The Philadelphia Eagles have found their stride over the last month or so and should be favored at home. The Eagles are well-balanced and have the top rushing attack that allows them to ice games. However, we’re getting a lot of points with a Steelers side that defends well and has won 7 of their last 8 games. The Steelers are 10-3 ATS on the season, making them the best cover team in the NFL, with the Broncos. The Steelers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog, and all 7 of those covers were outright wins. Give me the points.
