2012 NFL Week 8 Falcons vs. Eagles Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
PHILADELPHIA, PA (The Spread) – The Eagles will look to end the Falcons’ six-game winning streak when they host Atlanta at 1:00PM ET today.
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Eagles are 3-point favorites over the Falcons while the over/under total is currently sitting at 44.5 points. Atlanta is 6-0 overall and 3-0 on the road, while Philadelphia is 3-3 overall and 2-1 at home.
Line Movement: The Eagles opened as 2.5-point favorites but the spread has been bet up to 3 at most sports books. The total, meanwhile, opened at 47 but has been bet down to 45.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 66% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Falcons. 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 Playoff Free Pick: Take Philadelphia. According to latest NFL trends, the Falcons are 1-5 against the spread in their last six trips to Philadelphia and 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games versus the Eagles. The favorite is also 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these two teams while the home squad is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Under Andy Reid the Eagles are also 13-0 following the bye and the Falcons are 0-6 in their last six trips to Philadelphia. The Falcons’ winning streak ends today.
2012 NFL WEEK 8 FREE PICK: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES –3