Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20

The Philadelphia Eagles will travel to face the Washington Commanders in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. The game is set for Saturday, December 20, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Fans can catch the action on FOX at 5:00 PM.

The Eagles, led by head coach Nick Sirianni, hold a 9-5 record. On the other side, the Commanders, coached by Dan Quinn, have a 4-10 record. The weather forecast predicts a very cold day with a light breeze and broken clouds.

Philadelphia Eagles Team Preview

The Philadelphia Eagles have shown strong performances in recent games. They won 31-0 against the Las Vegas Raiders. In that game, Jalen Hurts threw for 175 yards with three touchdowns. The Eagles’ defense also shined, holding the Raiders to only seven first downs and 46 rushing yards.

In contrast, the Eagles faced challenges in their games against the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys. They lost to the Bears 24-15 and had trouble with their rushing defense, giving up 281 yards. Against the Cowboys, the Eagles lost narrowly 24-21, despite Jalen Hurts passing for 289 yards.

The Eagles’ season has been marked by a strong offensive lineup. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are key players, with Brown having 840 receiving yards and Smith with 889. Injuries could impact their depth, with several key players questionable or out for the upcoming game.

Eagles vs Commanders Game Day Info

• Sport: NFL
• Teams: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders
• Venue: Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD USA
• Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
• Betting Odds: Eagles Moneyline -295, Commanders Moneyline +239, Eagles Spread -6.5 (-110), Commanders Spread +6.5 (-110), Total Over 44.5 (-107), Total Under 44.5 (-113)

Washington Commanders Team Preview

The Washington Commanders are coming off a win against the New York Giants, where they scored 29 points. Marcus Mariota threw for 211 yards and one touchdown, with no interceptions. Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the ground game with 96 rushing yards and a touchdown.

In their previous home game, the Commanders faced a tough defeat against the Detroit Lions, losing 44-22. Marcus Mariota completed 16 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns. The defense struggled, allowing 320 passing yards and 226 rushing yards to the Lions.

The Commanders have faced injuries, impacting key players like Zach Ertz and Jayden Daniels, who are out for the season. Bobby Wagner and Laremy Tunsil are questionable heading into the next game. The team will look to rely on players like Terry McLaurin and Von Miller for leadership and performance.

BTB Betting Pick

The Eagles are favored by 6.5 points against the Commanders. Given their strong defense, ranked 2nd in opponent score, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Eagles 27, Commanders 17, which supports taking the Eagles to cover.

The total for this game is set at 44.5 points. Both teams have solid offenses, but the Eagles’ defensive ranking suggests a lower score. The projected total is 44 points, so the recommendation is to take the under.