Philadelphia Eagles (0-2) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)
Philadelphia Eagles fans, yet to secure a victory this season, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers supporters who remain undefeated should look forward to this encounter in Raymond James Stadium as one of the highlights of NFL Week 3. It promises to deliver exciting NFL betting picks as well.
Underlying their offensive stats, the Eagles have shown some impressive progress both on the ground and through the air. Running back D’Andre Swift has already attempted 29 rushes for 178 yards in just two games; his longest rush distance being 43 yards! Averaging an impressive 6.1 yards per rush, Swift displays his ability to break free and rack up impressive yardage. DeVonta Smith has been Jalen Hurts’ go-to target at receiver averaging 16.2 yards per catch!
Rachaad White of Tampa Bay Buccaneers stands out as their primary running back, amassing 112 yards from 34 attempts while averaging only 3.3 yards per rush (almost half Swift’s average). Mike Evans appears to be Baker Mayfield’s main target on offense with 12 receptions out of 18 targets and an astounding 237 receiving yards averaged 19.8 per catch; an indication of Evans’ big play capabilities.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game Info
When: | Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET |
Where: | Raymond James Stadium |
TV: | ABC |
Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Jalen Hurts QB vs. Baker Mayfield QB
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles’ young quarterback, is clearly showing signs of becoming a future NFL star. After just two games he has posted an impressive completion rate of 71.4 percent by connecting on 40 of 56 pass attempts for 363 yards; that equates to 181.5 passing yards per game on average. Although concerns arise regarding potential offensive line issues due to seven sacks thus far; his resilience and long pass of 63 yards stand testament to this resilience; additionally his passer rating of 93.1 proves his ability to make effective decisions even under pressure.
Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appears to be on an unprecedented performance roll. Completing 47 out of his 68 pass attempts with an astounding completion rate of 69.1% has propelled Mayfield’s output in two games to 490 yards total and an astronomically superior passer rating of 104.4; additionally his relationship with top receiver Mike Evans further cements this impressive form.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia Eagles -220, Total Odds: 45
Current odds make the Philadelphia Eagles, despite their winless start, clear favorites with bettors; their moneyline stands at -220 to suggest this sentiment. An overall total is currently set at 45 so it will be intriguing to see whether both teams combine to exceed this number or remain under.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends
Philadelphia’s recent form, outside their two losses, has been impressive. They are 5-1 against the spread (SU) in their last six games and 8-1 on the road since December; particularly impressive has been their success on the road; where they boast an 8-1 mark since last December! Interestingly enough though, despite this impressive run they’ve struggled against Tampa Bay, going just 1-4 in recent encounters; suggesting lower scoring games since four of Philadelphia’s last five NFC opponents hit UNDER totals in total scoring matches!
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends
Tampa Bay started off their season strong but have struggled at covering spreads in their last 18 games, going 4-13-1 against the spread. UNDER has been their go-to trend in 13 of those 20 matches played; at home they’ve proven formidable recording five wins out of seven SU occurrences during that span.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/25/23 Betting Picks
Given statistical analysis and trends, this game is difficult to call. While the Buccaneers have had the edge early in the season, Philadelphia is showing more strength on the road than Tampa. Due to their strong road record and recent ATS struggles by Tampa Bay, Philadelphia may be the more sound option.
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Free Pick and Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20.