Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick

October 4, 2016   ·   OddsShark.com   ·   Jump to comments

The Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) are hoping they can pick up where they left off before their bye week when they visit the Detroit Lions (1-3) as small road favorites. The Eagles have been led by rookie quarterback Carson Wentz and first-year head coach Doug Pederson, and they will be playing their second straight NFC North opponent away from home.
   
Point spread: The Eagles opened as one-point favorites; the total was 46 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report)
NFL pick, via Odds Shark computer: 24.6-17.9 Eagles (NFL picks on every game)
   
Why the Eagles can cover the spread
The toughest part for Philadelphia here is adjusting from the role of an underdog to a favorite following a 34-3 rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers before their bye. The Eagles were four-point dogs in that game against the Steelers and three-point dogs in their previous road matchup with the Chicago Bears ...

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