Philadelphia Eagles Betting
The 2008 Philadelphia Eagles addressed their biggest off season need by signing DB Asante Samuel on the first day free agency to improve a their passing defense and NFL low 19 takeaways in 2007. Sportsbooks predict the Philadelphia Eagles will win 8 regular season games and have the 3rd best odds to win the NFC East. Success will ultimately come down to the play and health of Donovan McNabb and their WR depth.
Philadelphia Eagles Key Additions
CB Asante Samuel
DE Chris Clemons
LB Rocky Boiman
RB Lorenzo Booker
WR DeSean Jackson
Philadelphia Eagles Key Losses
DE Jevon Kearse
CB William James
RB Thomas Tapeh
LB Takeo Spikes
Donovan McNabb has too stay healthy and produce for the Eagles to have a chance in 2008. RB Brian Westbrook signed a lucrative extension in the off season to keep him happy. The Eagles traded for pass catching Miami RB Lorenzo Booker to add some depth out of the backfield. WR depth is question mark this year for the Eagles with WR Kevin Curtis (sports hernia surgery) and WR Reggie Brown dinged up in the preseason. Second round draft pick speedster WR DeSean Jackson will see a lot of early season snaps to try to stretch the field and get 8 men out of the box to give RB Westbrook more room to run. The OL is solid with all 5 starters returning for a third year in a row. Tra Thomas, Jon Runyan and Shane Andrews offer a solid foundation.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense may be even better this year with one of the youngest LB groups. Takeo Spikes was released due to the emergence of LB Omar Gaither and LB Chris Gocong. The CB are 3 deep with the addition of CB Asante Samuel to join CB Lito Shepard and CB Sheldon Brown that will match up well against any 3 receiver set. FA pass rusher Chris Clemons (8 sacks) will join DE Trent Cole (12.5 sacks) in a aggressive pass rush.
NFL Betting Edge
The Eagles went 8-8 last year and were last in the tough NFC East. Philly has a slightly easier schedule in 2008 where they will play 4 teams that won less than 7 games and they will only play 'six' games against playoff teams. Watch for the effectiveness of the WR group early in the season. If a WR provide a consistent threat it will open up the field for Brian Westbrook to have an MVP season. The pass defense will shut down top passing teams this year.
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NFL Odds to win the Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles +2000
Washington Redskins +4000
Dallas Cowboys +800
St. Louis Rams +8000
New England Patriots +300
San Diego Chargers +700
Indianapolis Colts +750
Jacksonville Jaguars +1400
NFL Future odds have the Philadelphia Eagles at +2000 odds to win the Super Bowl meaning that for every $100 bet will pay $2000.
NFL Odds to win the NFC Championship
Philadelphia Eagles +850
Washington Redskins +1500
Dallas Cowboys +300
Minnesota Vikings +850
New Orleans Saints +800
New York Giants +800
Green Bay Packers +1000
St. Louis Rams +3000
Online Sportsbooks have the Philadelphia Eagles odds of winning the NFC Championship at +850 odds. Philadelphia defense looks great this year and this betting line offers a lot of betting value.
NFL Odds to win NFC East Division
Dallas Cowboys -110
Washington Redskins +600
New York Giants +275
Philadelphia Eagles +325
Bookmakers give the Philadelphia Eagles the third best odds to win the toughest division in the NFL - the NFC East at +325 odds. Five out of eight of the Eagles 2007 losses were by 4 points or less. Improved takeaways in 2008 from an improving defense can bring the Eagles back to the NFL elite.
NFL Odds Philadelphia Eagles Regular Season Wins
Over 81/2 Regular Season Wins -185
Under 81/2 Regular Season Wins +135
The betting line for Philadelphia Eagles Regular Season Win is 81/2 Over -185 meaning that for every $185 bet would payout $100. Sharp money has come in hard in the preseason as experienced bettors believe that the Eagles will make it back to the playoffs in 2008 with 9 wins or more.
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