Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/11/2018

Thursday, October 11, 2018

MetLife Stadium

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The Philadelphia Eagles travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Giants on Thursday, October 11, 2018. The opening line for this game has Philadelphia as 2.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 45.

The Eagles have an ATS record of 1-4-0 while their over/under record is 2-3-0. The Giants have an over/under record of 2-3-0 and they are 2-3-0 against the spread.

Valuable Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-3-0 against the over/under

The Philadelphia Eagles are 1-4-0 against the spread

Important New York Giants Betting Trends

The New York Giants are 2-3-0 against the over/under

The New York Giants are 2-3-0 against the spread

Key Philadelphia Eagles Injuries

10/09/18 RB Corey Clement Groin is upgraded to probable Thursday vs NY Giants
10/08/18 RB Jay Ajayi ACL IR
10/07/18 RB Darren Sproles Hamstring is questionable Thursday vs NY Giants
10/07/18 DE Derek Barnett Shoulder is questionable Thursday vs NY Giants
10/07/18 DT Haloti Ngata Calf is questionable Thursday vs NY Giants
10/07/18 CB Sidney Jones Undisclosed left last game, is questionable Thursday vs NY Giants
09/28/18 S Rodney McLeod Knee IR
09/19/18 WR Mike Wallace Ankle IR
09/06/18 DT Tim Jernigan Back is out indefinitely
09/06/18 WR Mack Hollins Groin IR
09/05/18 TE Richard Rodgers Knee IR
09/04/18 CB Elie Bouka Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 LB Paul Worrilow Knee IR
08/31/18 S Chris Maragos Knee is out indefinitely

Key New York Giants Injuries

10/07/18 TE Evan Engram Knee is questionable Thursday vs Philadelphia
10/07/18 DE Olivier Vernon Ankle is questionable Thursday vs Philadelphia
10/06/18 WR Stacy Coley Hamstring IR
09/28/18 RB Jonathan Stewart Foot IR
09/19/18 OL Jon Halapio Ankle IR
09/04/18 DT Kristjan Sokoli Knee IR
09/04/18 OL Nick Becton Ankle IR
09/04/18 G Nick Gates Foot IR
09/04/18 LB Thurston Armbrister Hamstring IR
08/03/18 RB Paul Perkins Pectoral IR
07/25/18 DB Sam Beal Shoulder IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3rd in the NFL in points scored with 103. They have run 347 plays this season for 1,819 yards, which ranks them 7th in the league in total offense. The Eagles average 5.2 yards per play, which is 9th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 114 1st downs this year, placing them 4th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Philadelphia has run for 554 yards as a team, which ranks 3rd in the NFL. They've run 125 times, averaging 4.4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 43 times for 395 yards so far this season, which has them 7th in the league in penalties. Carson Wentz has thrown for 914 yards this season. He has completed 82 passes on 122 attempts for a completion percentage of 67.2%. His quarterback rating is 99.6. He averages 7.5 yards per pass attempt and 11.1 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Philadelphia is 4th in the league in points allowed on defense with 104. They have surrendered a total of 1,716 yards on D, which is 4th in the NFL. The Eagles are ranked 9th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Their pass defense has given up 6.6 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 8th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 133 passes on 197 attempts against the Philadelphia Eagles defense this season, placing them 26th and 31st in the National Football League. The Philadelphia pass defense has also given up a total of 1,384 yards through the air, which is 17th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 99 attempts for 332 yards this year, putting them in 1st place in the league against the run. The Eagles have committed 38 penalties for 309 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 18th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 34.5% of possessions on defense, which is 2nd in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Philadelphia is ranked 24th in the league in punt returns with 13. They've accumulated 89 punt return yards and average 6.8 yards per return, which is 12th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 42 yards. They have returned 8 kicks for 162 yards on special teams, ranking 32nd in kick return yardage. The Eagles average 20.3 yards per kick return and have a long of 30 yards this year. They are 13th in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,185. The Philadelphia Eagles have attempted 10 field goals this season and made 8, which is 16th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 80.0%. Philadelphia Eagles kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 9 for 9 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,216 yards on 24 punts, averaging 50.7 yards per punt. That places them 18th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Giants have run for 378 yards as a unit, which ranks 26th in the league. They've run 98 times, averaging 3.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Giants have been penalized on offense 26 times for 216 yards so far this year, which has them 30th in the NFL in penalties. They are 31st in the National Football League in points scored with 104. They have run 302 plays this year for 1,689 yards, which ranks them 21st in the NFL in total offense. The Giants average 5.6 yards per play, which is 24th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 93 1st downs this season, ranking them 28th overall as an offensive unit. Eli Manning has completed 134 throws while attempting 187 passes for a completion percentage of 71.7%. He has passed for 1,381 yards this year. He averages 10.3 yards per completion and 7.4 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 96.6.

Defensive Statistics

The Giants rush defense has given up 135 attempts for 622 yards this season, putting them in 27th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 33 penalties for 289 yards on defense this year. That places them 19th in the league. They've allowed a score on 46.3% of possessions on defense, which is 19th in the NFL. New York is 27th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 128. They have given up a total of 1,769 yards on D, which is 31st in the league. The Giants are 31st in yards per play allowed with 5.7. Their pass defense has allowed 6.6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 28th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 98 throws on 167 attempts against the New York Giants defense this season, ranking them 20th and 24th in the league. The Giants pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,147 yards in the air, which is 31st overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The New York Giants have tried 11 field goals this season and made 11, which is 28th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 100.0%. New York kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 7 for 7 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,008 yards on 21 punts, averaging 48 yards per punt. That ranks them 31st in the NFL in punting average. New York is 28th in the NFL in punt returns with 11. They've totaled 39 punt return yards and are averaging 3.5 yards per return, which is 31st in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 15 yards. They have returned 12 kicks for 279 yards on special teams, placing them 23rd in kick return yardage. The Giants average 23.3 yards per kick return and have a long of 30 yards this season. They are 29th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 2,134.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Giants NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles -2.5

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