2012 NFL Preseason Week 2 Eagles vs. Patriots Picks & Predictions
By ATSSportsline.com
FOXBORO, MA (ATS Consultants) - Philadelphia visits Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to meet New England on Monday at 8pmET. New England defeated Philadelphia, 38-20, giving 3 last year on the road in the regular season.
Last week, the Eagles edged Pittsburgh at home on Thursday, 24-23, giving 1. New England edged New Orleans on Thursday, 7-6, giving 4.5.
Odds: The oddsmakers have installed the Patriots as a 1-point favorite. The total is 41 in most books.
Line Movement: New England opened as a 3.5-point favorite and moved down to 1 at most books. The total started at 39 and moved to 41 in most books.
Public Betting: Of the wagers on tonight’s game, 52% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Eagles. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL FREE PICK: Take the under. How much do the Patriots care about preseason? Not a lot. They know what they have on offense and on defense, they've improved with the additions of rookie LB Dont'a Hightower and DE Chandler Jones. The Eagles are expected to play their starters into the third quarter as they using this game as a "dress rehearsal". Tom Brady may not go for the Patriots as they play three games in a 10-day stretch. Several key offensive players have missed practice for the Pats this week including WR Wes Welker. With some injuries on the offensive line going up against a very tough Philly pass rush, it would make no sense to play Brady beyond a series or two. The Pats will likely rely on backups Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett to get the job done. But defensively, they'll probably go longer as to not put their backups in against Michael Vick and company. There should be some scoring early but it will slow down to a halt in the second half.
2012 NFL WEEK 2 PRESEASON FREE PICK: EAGLES/PATRIOTS UNDER 41
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