The defending Super Bowl champions, Philadelphia Eagles, will start their title defense against their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, in the 2025 NFL Kickoff Game. The Eagles secured a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to claim Super Bowl LIV in February. Meanwhile, the Cowboys (7-10 in 2024), recently traded Micah Parsons to the Packers and are aiming to improve after leading their division in 2023 with a 12-5 record. The Eagles (14-3 in 2024) won the NFC East championship for the second time in three years, hoping to become the first back-to-back champions since they won four consecutive titles from 2001 to 2004.
Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. The Eagles swept the season series last year for the first time since 2011, winning three consecutive home games against the Cowboys. Currently, the Eagles are favorites by 8.5 points, up from an initial 7.5 points, with an over/under of 48.5 total points. The Eagles’ money line is set at -442 while the Cowboys sit at +343.
Matthew Severance, an industry veteran, boasts a strong track record with a 37-12 profit on his last 49 NFL betting picks. This includes a 24-10-1 record in his last 35 Eagles games. Before placing any bets, it’s wise to check out his expert analysis on the upcoming matchup.
Insights on the Eagles
Jalen Hurts has established himself as a reliable dual-threat quarterback. In 15 games last season, he completed 68.7% of passes for 2,903 yards, achieving 18 touchdowns with only five interceptions. Additionally, he rushed for 630 yards with 14 rushing touchdowns. During the Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs, Hurts completed 17 of his 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns, alongside 72 rushing yards.
His primary target, A.J. Brown, also had a stellar performance last season, leading the team with 67 receptions for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns.
Insights on the Cowboys
On the Cowboys’ side, Dak Prescott returns healthy at quarterback after a challenging previous season. He is looking to reinvigorate the team’s offense, aiming to surpass his past performances.
CeeDee Lamb, a formidable asset for Dallas, was the top receiver last season, with 101 catches for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns. He aims to continue his trend of explosive plays this season.
Betting Predictions
For the Kickoff Game, Severance expects a total score above the stated over/under and mentions a significant x-factor impacting the spread. For more betting insights and expert picks, check out the links from SportsLine.
