by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
Game Time: 4:25 pm ET, Sunday, December 15, 2024
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Steelers +5.5, Eagles -5.5; Over/Under: 42.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Steelers +5, Eagles -5; Over/Under: 42 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Steelers +5.5, Eagles -5.5; Over/Under: 42.5 points
Season Record
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-3 (1st place, AFC North)
Philadelphia Eagles: 11-2 (1st place, NFC East)
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Pittsburgh Steelers: won their last game at home against the Cleveland Browns 27-14.
Philadelphia Eagles: won their last game at home against the Carolina Panthers 22-16.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles Preview and Analysis
The Steelers are entering this game with a 10-3 record overall and they have a 3-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 5-1 in their home games, 5-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Cleveland Browns 27-14. Russell Wilson was the starting QB and he completed 15/26 passes for 158 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Najee Harris led the team in rushing yards with 53 and 1 TD. Pat Freiermuth led the receivers with 48 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 1 TD. DeShon Elliott led the defense in that game with 9 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while Cameron Heyward led the defense in sacks with 2. James Pierre and Keeanu Benton each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
The Eagles are entering this game with an 11-2 record overall and they have a 3-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 4-1 in their home games, 6-1 in their road games, and they are also 1-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Carolina Panthers 22-16. Jalen Hurts was the starting QB and he completed 14/21 passes for 108 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Saquon Barkley led the team in rushing yards with 124. A. J. Brown led the receivers with 43 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Nakobe Dean led the defense in that game with 9 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while Zack Baun led the defense in sacks with 1. C. J. Gardner-Johnson came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Steelers vs Eagles Prediction
The current betting odds have the Steelers listed as a 5.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Steelers have looked great in their games this season with their 10-3 record overall which leads the AFC North with one of the best records in the entire NFL. They are coming off a 27-14 win over the Browns and they have proven that they can win games with both defense and offense. Meanwhile, the Eagles have also looked great in their games this season with their 11-2 record overall which has them leading the NFC East with one of the best records in the entire NFL. Their defense has been improving each week and looks like one of the best in the NFL now, but their offense has been a bit shaky. They are coming off a 22-16 win over the Panthers at home, but they kept the Panthers in that game far too long as they even had a chance to win the game at the end. The Eagles are still a really good team and did go into Baltimore the week before, winning by 5, but the Steelers have the defense to keep this Eagles offense at bay and stay in the game. They also have an offense that can score and they can definitely win this game outright with how good they have looked lately. Either way, this is going to be a close game that likely comes down to a field goal in the end. The best way to place a bet here is on the Steelers to cover the spread in this game.
Steelers Eagles Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, December 15, 2024 (4:25 pm ET start time) is Eagles 23 Steelers 20.
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NFL Betting Trends
Pittsburgh Steelers: 19-29 1H ATS in all games. 4-8 1H ATS off a home win. 4-8 1H ATS after allowing 14 points or less last game. 11-3 UNDER in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 17-10 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive wins. 9-3 UNDER versus good rushing teams - averaging 4.5 rushing yards/carry or more.
Philadelphia Eagles: 10-2 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less. 12-5 ATS off a home win. 10-5 ATS after a win by 6 or less points. 9-4 ATS vs. good offensive teams - scoring 24 or more points/game. 4-1 UNDER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%). 7-3 UNDER versus good rushing teams - averaging 130 rushing yards/game or more.
Key Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers: D. Elliott (SAF) Injured - Hamstring. P. Queen (LB) Injured - NIR - Rest. G. Pickens (WR) Injured - Hamstring. M. Williams (WR) Injured - NIR - Rest. T. Watt (LB) Injured - NIR - Rest. N. Harris (RB) Injured - NIR - Rest. M. Adams (DT) Injured - Knee. L. Ogunjobi (DT) Injured - Groin. C. Heyward (DT) Injured - NIR - Rest. I. Seumalo (G) Injured - NIR - Rest.
Philadelphia Eagles: D. Slay (CB) Injured - Rest. L. Johnson (T) Injured - Personal. J. Hurts (QB) Injured - Finger. J. Sweat (OLB) Injured - Rest. L. Dickerson (G) Injured - Rest. C. Gardner-Johnson (SAF) Injured - Rest. M. Becton (T) Injured - Rest. A. Brown (WR) Injured - Rest. R. Blankenship (SAF) Injured - Concussion. B. Covey (WR) Injured - Neck. S. Brown (SAF) Injured - Knee. N. Dean (LB) Injured - Elbow. J. Carter (DT) Injured - Shoulder. C. DeJean (DB) Injured - Rest.
Notable Quotes
“That's what good teams do this time of year. Somebody makes a play, the other side of the ball backs it up. That's what we're trying to do.” - Mike Tomlin after his team’s win against the Browns in their last game.
“I think that’s fair that the questions are about our pass game right now.” - Nick Sirianni after his team’s win against the Panthers in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Pittsburgh Steelers
WR Miller, Scotty
WR Jefferson, Van
WR Austin III, Calvin
TE Freiermuth, Pat
QB Wilson, Russell
RB Harris, Najee
Philadelphia Eagles
WR Smith, DeVonta
WR Brown, A.J.
WR Dotson, Jahan
TE Calcaterra, Grant
QB Hurts, Jalen
RB Barkley, Saquon
Statistical Leaders
Pittsburgh Steelers
Passing: R. Wilson (1784)
Rushing: N. Harris (877)
Receiving: G. Pickens (850)
Touchdowns: J. Fields (5)
Philadelphia Eagles
Passing: J. Hurts (2602)
Rushing: S. Barkley (1623)
Receiving: A. Brown (836)
Touchdowns: J. Hurts (13)
Coaches:
Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Tomlin (18th season)
Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Sirianni (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
