How can you bet the Eagles?

VaultedTreehouse · Jan 19, 2005

Help me here because this game just looks like the Jet game last week when I couldn't understand how anyone could bet the Steelers.....

On the face of it, the Eagles have laid an egg every year. Why would this be any different? Plus, somehow you are getting 5 points. Wow they beat a terrible Viking team last week. There will also be a major snow storm (predicted) and to lay points in bad weather (which equal low scoring) is crazy.

Look for a closing line of 4 and a total of 33-34. Bet the Falcon moneyline b/c the Eagles are a show me team and the Falcons will show them the door.

jjgold · Jan 19, 2005

DDDDD

Thats why

VaultedTreehouse · Jan 19, 2005

JJ, the Falcons D is pretty good too. Again, history repeats itself.

Ladeda · Jan 19, 2005

Different Eagles team this year. Much better all around either of the previous three years, even without T.O. Trotter and Kearse are huge differance makers. Plus they have a healthy team this year. Last year they were very banged up. They were a shell of the team they were during hte season last year. They had no D line, injured secondary, no Westrook and McNabb got hurt in NFC title game.
This year they are running on all cylinders and ready to go.

blueedwards · Jan 19, 2005

vick will have 2 or 3 picks...philly by double digits

sherman · Jan 19, 2005

i love the eagles here!

vick? please.

VaultedTreehouse · Jan 19, 2005

blue edwards said:
vick will have 2 or 3 picks...philly by double digits

Lots of running the ball in bad weather. Which team runs it better? I say the Falcons.

Mr.Smith · Jan 19, 2005

Falcons are pretenders, will be exposed this week.

played a very weak schedule

Fishhead · Jan 19, 2005

Will go on record saying that i like both DOGS this weekend.

Jabow · Jan 19, 2005

Eagle are going all the way, you can take that to the Bank, oh FISHHEAD, you will lose if you bet the dog!!

jjgold · Jan 19, 2005

Mr. Smith said:
Falcons are pretenders, will be exposed this week.

played a very weak schedule

I agree Smitty

Rainbow · Jan 19, 2005

I think this game is going to be alot closer than alot of people think.
I think the team that gets the breaks in this game wins. turnovers will play a key role.

sherman · Jan 19, 2005

Rainbow said:
I think this game is going to be alot closer than alot of people think.
I think the team that gets the breaks in this game wins. turnovers will play a key role.

don't they usually?

WharfRat+ · Jan 19, 2005

Because Trotter is playing like he's Ray Lewis.

Oh, and because TO guaranteed they'd win. :suomi:

NoTax · Jan 20, 2005

Vicks team always looks nice to me

arty:

sumwon · Jan 20, 2005

Was just looking at the stats and this surprised me a bit.
Avg rushing yards per attempt:
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ATL: Off= 5.3....Def= 3.9
Phil Off= 4.3....Def= 4.3
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Atl better both off & def.
Phil better in most other stats though.

X-Files · Jan 20, 2005

ACE-ACE is on the Eagles.

Any more questions?

Ego74 · Jan 20, 2005

Vaulted Treehouse said:
Help me here because this game just looks like the Jet game last week when I couldn't understand how anyone could bet the Steelers.....

On the face of it, the Eagles have laid an egg every year. Why would this be any different? Plus, somehow you are getting 5 points. Wow they beat a terrible Viking team last week. There will also be a major snow storm (predicted) and to lay points in bad weather (which equal low scoring) is crazy.

Look for a closing line of 4 and a total of 33-34. Bet the Falcon moneyline b/c the Eagles are a show me team and the Falcons will show them the door.

heck, two running teams, two tough D's, snowstorm on the way...bet the UNDER. the game's a toss up in those conditions.

Rainbow · Jan 20, 2005

sherman said:
don't they usually?

I know you watch alot of playoff games when was the last playoff game decided by turnovers. I just think this game turnovers play a key role. both Quarterbacks can scramble. Mcnabb is the best passer out of the two, but 5pts is alot to be given to a team that matches up with you.

JimFiestSux · Jan 20, 2005

Yes Ace Ace is on Philly and he is correct most of the time BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. Vick will make this Philly Defense look like girls chasing a guy. If the field comes up slick, there is no way the Philly will contain Vick. He might be a 200 yard rushing QB this week!