The Washington Redskins look to extend their current straight-up and against the spread win streak to four games when they entertain the resurgent Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon in an NFL Week 6 matchup between NFC East rivals at FedExField.
- The Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last four games against the Redskins.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the Redskins' last six games after a win.
- The Eagles are 7-2 SU and ATS in their last nine games in Week 6.
The Redskins have tightened things up since failing to cover in a pair of sloppy losses to open the regular season. Washington improved to 3-2 SU and ATS with a 16-10 win in Baltimore last week, claiming the victory as a 3.5-point underdog in its second upset in three weeks.
Philadelphia suffered its first loss of 2016 last weekend, falling 24-23 in Detroit as 3.5-point chalk, ending a four-game SU and ATS run. The Eagles remain a solid 4-2 SU and ATS in their past six road dates, but are 2-4 SU and ATS in six as road chalk, while surrendering an average of 25.5 points per game.
Washington has owned the Eagles in recent meetings, posting SU wins in three straight and covering in six of eight. The Redskins also claimed outright wins as betting underdogs in their past two at home against Philadelphia, including a 23-20 win last October as 3-point underdogs.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Washington Redskins were -1.5-point favorites at odds maker shops such as Sportsbook, while the NFL total was set at 46.5 for over under totals betting.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 23-21 result in favor of the Eagles. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Betting fans of the Washington Redskins have seen them go 3-2 and 3-2 ATS so far this season, while the Philadelphia Eagles are at 3-1 and 3-1 ATS. In over under totals betting, the Philadelphia Eagles are 1-2-1, while the Washington Redskins are 4-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Philadelphia injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 10-rated Washington Redskins and the No. 13-rated Philadelphia Eagles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Redskins No. 16-ranked offense (23 PPG) against a Philadelphia Eagles defense that ranks No. 2 at 12.75 PPG. The Redskins passing attack has averaged 279.6 yards per game, more than the Eagles give up through the air (193.5 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Philadelphia Eagles own the league's No. 5-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 72 yards per game when on the road. Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 20 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Carson Wentz threw a pair of TD passes in Philadelphia's last match, but they were defeated anyway by Detroit 24-23 in Week 5 action on Sunday.
In their last game, the Redskins were Week 5 Sportsbooks, coming out on top of the Ravens by a score of 16-10.
- Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
- Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 10 games
- Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to Minnesota, Sunday, October 23rd
Washington at Detroit, Sunday, October 23rd