Sunday, January 3, 2016

MetLife Stadium

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The Philadelphia Eagles face the New York Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The opening line for this game has New York as 3.5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 52.

Sam Bradford finished his last game with 380 yards through the air for Philadelphia. He completed 37 passes out of 56 attempts for a 66% completion percentage. DeMarco Murray led the Eagles in rushing with 27 yards. He averaged 5 yards per carry on his 5 rushing attempts for the game. Zach Ertz was the team leader in receiving with a total of 122 yards and 13 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 9 yards per reception. As a team in that game Philadelphia had 398 total yards on 77 plays. They gained 4 rushing first downs, 17 passing, and 2 by way of penalty for a total of 23 first downs on the game. The Eagles rushed for 45 yards by way of 16 carries.

Eli Manning finished his last game with 234 yards through the air for New York. He completed 15 passes out of 29 attempts for a 52% completion percentage. Rashad Jennings led the Giants in rushing with 74 yards. He averaged 5 yards per carry on his 14 rushing attempts for the game. Rueben Randle was the team leader in receiving with a total of 80 yards and 2 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 40 yards per reception. New York had 363 total yards on 58 plays. They gained 3 rushing first downs, 11 passing, and 1 by way of penalty for a total of 15 first downs on the game. The Giants rushed for 91 yards by way of 20 carries.

Philadelphia is averaging 23 points per game on the offensive side of the ball. They are completing 25 passes per game on 39 attempts for a 64% percent completion percentage and average 251 yards in the passing department per game. The Eagles are running for an average of 108 yards per game on 28 attempts for an average of 3.9 yards per carry. They are also running 69 plays per game and average 5.2 yards per play for an average of 360 yards per contest. The Eagles manage 21 first downs per contest and they average a total of 53.9 penalty yards on 6.7 penalties.

Philadelphia gives up an average of 265 passing yards and 27 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 25 completions per game on 39 attempts for a completion percentage of 64%. The Eagles allow an average of 130 rushing yards per game on 29 carries for a 4.5 average. Philadelphia allows 395 total yards per game including 5.6 yards per play. They force 1.7 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 8.1 penalties for 69.3 yards per game.

New York is putting 26 points on the board per game on the offensive side of the ball. They complete 25 passes per game on 39 attempts for a 64% percent completion percentage and average 270 yards in the passing department for each outing. The Giants run for an average of 93 yards per game on 24 attempts for an average of 3.9 yards per carry this season. They also run 65 plays per game and average 5.6 yards per play for an average of 364 yards in each contest. The Giants are gaining 20 first downs per contest and they average 51.1 penalty yards on 6.7 penalties per game.

New York gives up 298 passing yards per outing and 27 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 26 completions on 40 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 65%. The Giants allow an average of 121 rushing yards per game on 28 carries for an average of 4.3 yards per carry. New York allows 419 total yards per game for an average of 6 yards per play. They force 1.7 turnovers per contest and 7.8 penalties for 71.1 yards in each contest.

Philadelphia Betting Trends

Philadelphia is 7-8-0 against the over/under so far this season

Philadelphia has an ATS record of 6-9-0 this season

New York Betting Trends

New York is 10-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

New York has an ATS record of 8-6-1 this season

Injuries to Watch

Philadelphia

12/27/15 DT Bennie Logan Calf "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
12/27/15 CB Byron Maxwell Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
12/27/15 WR Seyi Ajirotutu Ankle "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
11/28/15 CB Nolan Carroll Jr. Ankle IR
11/20/15 DB Jerome Couplin Shoulder IR
11/11/15 LB Jordan Hicks Pectoral IR
10/08/15 T Andrew Gardner Foot IR
09/29/15 K Cody Parkey Leg IR
09/16/15 C David Molk Bicep IR

New York

12/29/15 LB Devon Kennard Hamstring IR
12/29/15 LB James Thomas Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
12/29/15 T Marshall Newhouse Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
12/27/15 S Cooper Taylor Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
12/27/15 WR Odell Beckham Suspension Served probable Sunday vs. Philadelphia
12/26/15 DT Markus Kuhn Knee IR
12/10/15 LS Zak DeOssie Wrist IR
12/09/15 TE Larry Donnell Neck IR
11/30/15 G Geoff Schwartz Leg IR
11/12/15 T Will Beatty Pectoral IR
11/10/15 DT Johnathan Hankins Pectoral IR
11/06/15 LB Jon Beason Ankle IR
11/05/15 DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa Hamstring IR - designated to return
11/04/15 WR Victor Cruz Calf IR
10/06/15 TE Daniel Fells Foot IR
09/05/15 S Nat Berhe Calf IR

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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