Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles 1/12/25 NFL Wild Card Forecast and Predictions

Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles 1/12/25 – As the NFL postseason approaches, the Wild Card game of the Green Bay Packers (11-6) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) offers itself as an appealing duel. This game is going to be played at Lincoln Financial Field, Eagles home ground which has been quite formidable, where the game will be played on Sunday at 4:30 PM ET. For the fans across the country, action can be caught live at FOX so that no one is left out from this all important clash.

Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles Game Info

Team	Moneyline	Spread	Total
Packers	+155	+4 (-110)	Over 45.5 (-111)
Eagles	-182	-4 (-110)	Under 45.5 (-105)

Malik Willis QB vs. Tanner McKee QB

Malik Willis has barely had a chance to play with the Packers, but he has shown some signs of potential and completed 74.1 percent of his passes in seven games which is very high. But he is relatively inexperienced, which might be a problem for him. Given that he has thrown for just over 550 yards, one can assume that their offensive system is not very expansive and that they depend heavily on their running game.

Tanner McKee of the Eagles, by contrast, has addressed the issues of a squad going through a rough patch But even though he started just two games, he has made a noticeable impression. His completion frequency of 66.7% combined with a passer rating of 117.2 indicates quite high pressure-to-pass efficiency. McKee will need to develop into a rusher who can execute under pressure as this will be particularly useful against the Packers’ defense.

Ground and Air Attack: Green Bay’s Strategy

Despite recent setbacks with losses to Chicago and Minnesota, the Packers’ offense has bright spots in Josh Jacobs and Jayden Reed. Jacobs, a powerhouse on the ground, has racked up 1,329 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to break through defenses. Reed’s receiving skills, with 857 yards and six touchdowns, add a critical dimension to their attack, challenging opponents to cover multiple threats.

Eagles’ Offensive Mastery

Philadelphia’s offensive line has been instrumental in Saquon Barkley’s explosive season, where he amassed over 2,000 rushing yards. Barkley’s performances against the Giants and Cowboys showcased his breakaway speed and ability to control the game tempo. Meanwhile, Grant Calcaterra, though not the primary receiving threat, has been a reliable target for McKee, adding versatility to the Eagles’ offense.

Trends

Green Bay Packers Betting Trends

• Green Bay are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
• Green Bay are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games.
• The total has gone OVER in 11 of Green Bay’s last 15 games on the road.
• Green Bay are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.

Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

• Philadelphia are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.
• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games.
• Philadelphia are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games.
• The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia’s last 16 games against Green Bay.
• Philadelphia are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home.

Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles Betting Prediction

The Eagles, as indicated by their performance models, are likely to secure the spread in an expectedly close game. The Eagles dominance over the season and home ground advantage may prove to be too large of an obstacle for the Packers who despite standing strong on the road may make up for their inability to win against the Eagles.

The smarter move may be to cover the Eagles whilst also placing a slight lean on the over due to the fact that both teams are proven capable of scoring. Value can be added through prop bets on Barkley’s rushing yards and Reed’s receiving yards.

Score Prediction: Eagles 29, Packers 24.