Washington Redskins vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Odds, Analysis, NFL Betting Pick

The Washington Redskins hold the advantage in the recent rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles, winning five of the last six meetings straight up, going 6-1 against the spread over the last seven.

However, the Eagles beat the Redskins in the most recent meeting back in Week 1.

In a big game in the NFC East, Washington visits Philadelphia on Monday night.

NFL point spread: The Eagles opened as four-point favorites; the total was 48.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)

NFL betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 27.8-17.2 Eagles (NFL picks on every game)

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Why the Redskins can cover the spread

The Redskins rebounded from that tough loss at Kansas City three weeks ago to beat San Francisco last week 26-24.

Washington drove its opening possession to a touchdown for the third straight game and later pushed its lead to 17-0. The Redskins then let the 49ers tie the score at 17-17 late in the third quarter, but they scored the next nine points and hung on from there.

On the day, the Redskins outgained San Francisco 419-335 and dominated time of possession by a 37-23 split.

Washington has now outgained three of its last four opponents and outrushed four of its last five foes.

Why the Eagles can cover the spread

The Eagles carry a four-game winning streak into Monday night, following their 28-23 win at Carolina last Thursday.

Philly trailed the Panthers early 10-3 but used a 25-6 run to take control. In the end, the Eagles clinched the outright victory as three-point dogs with an interception and a defensive stop just inside their own territory.

On the night, Philadelphia outgained Carolina 310-305, outrushed the Panthers 101-80 and won the turnover battle 3-1. So the Eagles have now outgained five of six opponents this season and outrushed four of six.

Philly won at Washington on opening weekend, 30-17. The Eagles outgained the Redskins that day 356-264 and won time of possession by a 34-26 margin.

Smart pick

Eight of the last 10 matchups in this rivalry have been decided by one score or less, and that Week 1 meeting was a five-point game until Philadelphia returned a fumble for the clinching score with a minute and a half to go. Smart money here takes Washington and the points.

NFL betting trends

The Redskins are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games against the Eagles.

The total has gone over in three of the Redskins' last four games against the Eagles.

The Eagles are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games in Week 7.

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