Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24
The Eagles are +124 on the money line as they head to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th. The Bengals are favored at -2.5 on the point spread, with their money line at -148. This non-conference matchup is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 47.5 points.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS CINCINNATI BENGALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -2.5
This game will be played at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th.
WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BENGALS:
- We have the Bengals winning this one by a score of 28 to 22
- Not only do we have the Bengals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points
Will The Eagles Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Heading into week 8, the Eagles have won two straight games, including a 28-3 victory over the Giants in week 7. Philadelphia was favored by 3 points and covered the spread with ease, bouncing back after failing to cover in their previous two games. Their O/U record now stands at 2-4, with the under hitting in two straight games.
Philadelphia currently ranks 7th in our NFL power rankings and has a 73.8% chance of making the playoffs. They have a +3.2 scoring margin and are 3-3 against the spread this season. As favorites, they are 2-3 ATS, and they have covered in their only game as underdogs.
Heading into week 8, the Eagles are 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.3) and 9th in yards per game (362.2). They rank 21st in passing attempts and 22nd in passing yards per game, averaging 195.5 yards through the air. On the ground, they are 3rd in rushing attempts and 2nd in rushing yards per game, with 166.7 yards. Philadelphia ranks 23rd in 3rd-down conversion rate and 14th in red zone efficiency.
In week 7, Jalen Hurts posted a passer rating of 119, going 10/14 for 114 yards and a touchdown. Saquon Barkley rushed for 176 yards on 17 carries, while A.J. Brown had 5 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, 7 in the 3rd, and 7 in the 4th, but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 1 of 13 attempts.
In their most recent game against the Giants, the Eagles’ defense allowed just 43 passing yards on 17 completions. They also gave up only 119 total yards and forced the Giants to convert just 21.4% of their third down attempts. Philadelphia’s defense was dominant in the passing game, allowing only 1.5 yards per attempt and coming away with 8 sacks.
On the ground, the Giants managed 76 rushing yards on 18 attempts. The Eagles didn’t give up any points in the 28-3 win and limited the Giants to just three points.
Will The Bengals Win At Home Over The Eagles?
The Bengals have now won two straight, including a 21-14 victory over the Browns in week 7. Cincinnati entered the game as 5.5-point favorites and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 4-3 this season. They also covered in week 6, beating the Giants 17-7. The over/under line for that game was 46 points, with the teams combining for 24. The under also hit in week 7, with the Bengals and Browns totaling 35 points against a line of 42.5.
Heading into week 8, the Bengals have a 37.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 3.9% chance of winning the AFC North. They are 15th in our power rankings and sit 9th in the AFC with a 3-4 record. Cincinnati is 3-1 on the road but 0-3 at home. In division games, they are 1-1.
Joe Burrow has posted passer ratings of 108 and 89 in his last two games, following a 392-yard, 5-touchdown performance in week 5 against the Ravens. In week 7, he threw for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 15 of 25 passes. Tee Higgins led the receiving corps with 4 catches for 82 yards, while Chase Brown rushed for 44 yards on 15 carries.
Heading into week 8, the Bengals rank 8th in the NFL in passing yards per game, with 237.4, and are 14th in total yards, averaging 331.7 per game. They sit 8th in points per game, scoring 25.4, and are 9th in 3rd-down conversions with a 41.2% success rate.
In their 21-14 win over the Browns, the Bengals’ defense came up with two interceptions and four sacks. Despite allowing 259 passing yards, they limited Cleveland to just 77 rushing yards on 21 attempts. The Bengals defended the run well, giving up only 3.7 yards per attempt, and held the Browns to 14 points.
Cleveland finished with 336 total yards against Cincinnati, who forced the Browns into a 42.1% third-down conversion rate. The Bengals also held Cleveland to a 59.6% completion rate and allowed just one touchdown through the air. Additionally, Cincinnati’s defense had a +4 advantage in the QB hit department.