Eagles vs. Patriots Prediction
The defending NFC champion Eagles will kick off their 2023 NFL season on the road, as they’ll visit the Patriots at 4:25 p.m. ET. With the Patriots listed as home underdogs and the total sitting at 45.5, what’s the best bet today in New England?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
475 Philadelphia Eagles (-4) at 476 New England Patriots (+4); o/u 45.5
4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 10, 2023
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
TV: CBS
Eagles vs. Patriots Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 69% of public bettors are currently backing the Eagles when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Philadelphia Eagles DFS Spin
The Eagles did not list a RB1 on their unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 1’s matchup against the Patriots. While most teams list their starters on their depth charts, the Eagles decided to list their running backs in alphabetical order by last name. The Eagles’ running back situation is a difficult one to navigate for fantasy purposes, with D’Andre Swift, Rashaad Penny, and Kenneth Gainwell all jockeying for meaningful touches, while Boston Scott fights for whatever is left. Swift figures to be the pass-catching back, while Penny works in on early downs, and Gainwell acts as the change of pace back, but this situation isn’t one that will be solved in one week. Each back has a wide range of outcomes heading this week’s matchup against the Patriots, making them difficult to trust despite potentially high upside.
New England Patriots DFS Spin
Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) is questionable for Week 1 against the Eagles. Stevenson surprisingly missed practice on Friday before getting hit with the questionable tag. However, the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed previously reported that Stevenson is expected to play, so fantasy managers shouldn’t panic yet. Despite ceding work to Ezekiel Elliott, Stevenson should return RB2 numbers in a tough matchup versus Philly.
Eagles vs. Patriots Betting Trends
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing New England
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New England’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Eagles vs. Patriots Prediction:
Give me New England. Remember when everyone was talking about how bad of a season the Patriots had in 2022? Yeah, they won seven games. That’s not a positive overall, but given the way people talked about the Patriots, you would have thought they were in the running for the No. 1 overall pick last season. The Eagles are absolutely loaded again. They have one of the best rosters in football and Jalen Hurts was rewarded for his play last year with a brand new contract this offseason. However, the Super Bowl hangover is real for the losing team and this is a tough Week 1 matchup given how Bill Belichick had all offseason to prepare for Philly’s offense. This one will be closer than people expect.
NFL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS +3.5
