A showdown looms as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the concluding game of NFL Week 14 on Monday Night Football. Both teams hold an impressive 8-4 record. The Eagles enter the game after experiencing back-to-back losses, their most recent setback being a 24-15 defeat against Chicago on Black Friday. Meanwhile, the Chargers have triumphed in four of their last five matches, defeating Las Vegas 31-14 in their previous game. Historically, the Chargers have the upper hand in this matchup, leading the all-time series 8-5. Quarterback Justin Herbert is currently questionable due to a hand surgery that took place last week.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The last encounter between these teams was in 2021, where the Chargers emerged victorious. According to the latest odds, Philadelphia is favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under set at 41.5 points.
To make the right betting choices, consult the NFL predictions from SportsLine before deciding on your picks.
Why the Eagles Can Cover
The Eagles traditionally excel against strong teams, holding a 5-1 record against clubs with a win percentage of 55% or higher. Their offensive strategy minimizes turnovers, boasting the second-fewest overall and a +5 turnover differential. Conversely, the Chargers struggle in this regard, recording a negative turnover differential and failing to cover against the spread in their last four games.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts ranks sixth in the league with eight rushing touchdowns, playing a crucial role in Philadelphia leading in redzone scoring efficiency. Notably, Los Angeles has allowed significantly more rushing touchdowns from quarterbacks than any other team but two.
Why the Chargers Can Cover
On the other hand, the Chargers face an Eagles outfit that has struggled, sitting at 0-2 in their last two games, both against the spread. Philadelphia’s offense has sputtered, averaging only 15.5 points in their previous four contests. Additionally, the Chargers’ defense has exhibited a proficiency that limits opponent effectiveness, permitting the second-fewest rushing yards and touchdowns, coupled with high rankings in total and third-down defense. Last week, they celebrated a strong performance with 192 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
How to Make Eagles vs. Chargers Picks
For the upcoming clash on Monday Night Football, models lean toward an over prediction, estimating 43 combined points. Moreover, it indicates that one side of the spread consistently delivers better returns, over 50% of the time. For more insights, refer to the SportsLine models to make informed betting decisions.
