Pick Nation: Denver-Philadelphia NFL Odds Week 16 Preview

Forensic sports handicapping pioneer Stevie Vincent has his biggest pick of the year on the Broncos vs. Eagles. Philadelphia is -7 with a total of 41.5.  As football bettors await the final NFL injuries and weather for week 16.

Though Denver and Philadelphia rarely play each other in cross-conference battles, we can expect plenty of fireworks in this matchup, as both teams are inching closer to locking up playoff berths. Averaging 257.8 passing yards and 106.8 rushing yards per contest, the Eagles are among football’s most balanced teams. Donovan McNabb is good for at least one huge connection with DeSean Jackson every week and LeSean McCoy has played fairly well since getting the starting running back reins after Brian Westbrook went down. McNabb is in tough against the Denver Broncos, who have the NFL’s No. 3 defense and rank seventh in the league in sacks.

We may not see an explosive offense performance from Philly, who seems to be better at exploiting weaker or banged up defensive units. But the Eagles’ “D” should bottle up the Broncos’ offense. Kyle Orton has trouble against aggressive pass-rushing teams, as he showed during a three-pick performance against the Steelers earlier this season. He’s also getting poor protection of late – he’s been sacked 10 times in his last four games – so it could be open season for Philly’s front seven. Those picking the NFL point spread should expect a defensive battle but go with the home team on the strength of the Eagles’ pass rush, which is even better than Denver’s.

Against the spread records: Denver is 8-24 off and ATS loss.

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