The Philadelphia Eagles (-3) and Tennessee Titans are set to collide on the grass at Nissan Stadium. This early afternoon game is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET and fans can catch it live by tuning in to FOX.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tennessee Titans Betting Preview
Tennessee is the underdog in this game and is currently getting 3 points. The Eagles are also receiving -150 moneyline odds while the Titans are +130. Oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 42 points, and if one team can catch a lucky break early, it will probably generate a worthy live betting opportunity.
The Eagles are 1-2 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 0.5 units so far. The team’s recorded an O/U mark of 1-2. The Titans are up 3.5 units this season. The team is 2-1 ATS and also owns an O/U record of 1-2.
The Eagles are 2-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Titans are also 2-1 SU.
The Eagles just pulled off a 20-16 victory over Indianapolis in Week 3. The Eagles defense did its part in the win, keeping the Colts to just 164 passing yards and 68 rushing yards. On the offense, Carson Wentz completed 25-of-37 passes for 255 yards, along with one TD and an interception. Corey Clement (56 rushing yards on 16 attempts) and Wendell Smallwood (56 yards on 10 carries, one TD) led the ground attack while Dallas Goedert (seven receptions, 73 yards, one TD) and Zach Ertz (five catches, 73 yards) handled the receiving duties in the win.
Tennessee is coming off of a 9-6 win over Jacksonville a week ago. Marcus Mariota completed 12-of-18 passes for 100 yards. Derrick Henry (57 rushing yards on 18 attempts) mounted the running game as Taywan Taylor (four receptions, 30 yards) and Lewis (three catches, 14 yards) led the pass-catching attack in the win.
Philadelphia has run the ball on 41.7 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Tennessee has an overall rush percentage of 54.7 percent. The Eagles have run for 119 yards per game and have five touchdowns on the ground this year. The Titans are averaging 122 rushing yards per game and have just one rush TD.
Judging by the early season results, it seems like the Eagles might own the edge when it comes to RB efficiency. Their backfield has logged 4.1 yards per carry while their defense is allowing 3.4 yards per rush attempt to opponents. The Titans have recorded 3.7 yards per carry and allowed a YPC of 4.8 to opponents.
The Eagles offensive scheme has averaged 240 yards through the air overall and has two passing scores so far. The Titans have recorded 173 pass yards per outing and also have two total pass TD.
Defensively, Philadelphia has let opponents rush for an average of 62 yards and pass for 272 yards per game. The Tennessee defense has allowed 231.7 yards per game to opposing passers and 118.3 yards per game to opposing runners. Both teams allow similar adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) to the opposition, as the Eagles have given up an ANY/A of 6.15 to opposing QBs, while the Titans are yielding an ANY/A of 5.89.
Offensively, Foles is up to 451 passing yards this year, and has completed 54-of-82 attempts with one passing scores and one interception. Foles has a 4.60 adjusted net yards per pass attempt overall, although that number sits at 6.69 over the last two outings.
On the other sideline, Blaine Gabbert has managed to complete 12-of-25 passes for 125 yards, zero TDs and one INT. Gabbert’s ANY/A sits at a very poor 2.33 for the year and 4.62 across his last two games.
Free Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans
SU Winner – Titans, ATS Winner – Titans, O/U – Under
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Team Betting Notes
Each team defense has produced eight sacks this year.
The Tennessee offense has lost zero fumbles this season while Philadelphia has let four get away.
Both teams have produced one pass play of 40+ yards. The Eagles have have made four pass plays of 30+ yards while the Titans have accounted for two such plays.
The Philadelphia defense has allowed two pass plays of 40+ yards, while Tennessee has given up one such play.
The Philadelphia offense has created two rushing plays of 20 yards or more, while Tennessee has created one such run.
The Eagles defense has allowed two rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while the Titans have given up one such run.
Philadelphia has averaged 4.1 yards per carry over its last two matchups.
Tennessee has averaged 3.6 yards per carry over its last two.
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