Lions vs. Eagles prediction: NFL Week 1 picks and odds as Jalen Hurts aims for hot start

Our NFL betting skilled is right here to supply greatest betting picks and predictions for Sunday’s NFL matchup between the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Area, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on FOX.

Jalen Hurts saved his job and the Eagles added a reliable No. 1 receiver in A.J. Brown to spice up the Philadelphia offense whereas the Lions additionally stood pat at QB with Jared Goff and hope to climb out of the NFC cellar with one other infusion of expertise through the draft.

Lions vs. Eagles Predictions

  • Eagles to cowl -4 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook
  • Eagles QB Jalen Hurts to attain TD at +106 with Caesars Sportsbook
  • Lions “Residence” to attain below 21 factors at +100 with Caesars Sportsbook
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Lions vs Eagles Picks: The Evaluation

Philadelphia is the highway favourite amidst a groundswell of chatter across the Lions, a few of which was generated by the HBO protection of the workforce in “Exhausting Knocks.”

Verbose coach Dan Campbell could have his workforce able to sting, however the Eagles have tangible benefits in most significant measurements — together with expertise and depth.

Eagles -4

The Eagles are determining some lingering questions on their offensive line, however don’t downplay the muscle behind the Philadelphia protection. Personnel matchups embrace discarded cornerback Darius Slay making his return to Detroit and an lively defensive position able to making life not possible for Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith throughout Eagles OTAs.
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Maybe the best edge for the Eagles is a passing sport with two critical threats outdoors in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Brown, acquired through commerce from the Tennessee Titans, already appears to be dialed in with quarterback Jalen Hurts and will get to check a secondary with few confirmed elements.

Our Choose: Eagles to cowl -4

Jalen Hurts anytime TD +106

Jalen Hurts is dominating rankings throughout day by day fantasy and straight fantasy soccer lineup pages as a result of this matchup is singing for a giant quantity out of the NFL’s prime quarterback in dashing yards and touchdowns (10) in 2021. He might threaten the three-TD parlay supplied at Caesars at +2600, a dwell guess to observe if he will get within the endzone early.

Jalen Hurts.
Jalen Hurts.
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How the Lions search and spy Hurts would possibly dictate higher passing numbers, however books aren't shopping for that simply but. He’s a mere 219.5 complete passing yards at Caesars.

Our Choose: Jalen Hurts TD scorer

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Lions workforce complete below 21 factors

A boisterous residence crowd may not depend for a lot if the Eagles discover their rhythm early and unleash an excellent go rush on Goff and his untested offensive line. When the Eagles rise up greater than 10, it could possibly be curtains for Goff and Detroit.

Philadelphia might convey a giant quantity right here, within the 30s isn’t unreasonable, however Detroit discovering the tip zone thrice feels unrealistic till confirmed in any other case.

Our Choose: Lions “Residence” below 21 complete factors

Lions vs Eagles Odds

Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. Right at time of publishing and topic to alter.

Whole Factors 48.5StaffUnfoldMoneyline
Over -110Eagles(-4.0) -110-205
Below -110Lions(+40) -110+170

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