Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens 8/9/24 NFL Preseason Week 1 Betting Picks

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens 8/9/24 – The Philadelphia Eagles (11-6 last season) will face the Baltimore Ravens (13-4 last season) in their upcoming NFL preseason game which promises an exciting return to football. It is scheduled for Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET. The game will be hosted at the iconic M&T Bank Stadium, making it different from many other home fields and people expect that this contest may reveal much regarding both teams. Delving into the most current set of NFL preseason picks, this game provides insight as to how each team has progressed over the offseason and made adjustments accordingly.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Eagles	+3 (-110)	37 over (-110)	+150
Ravens	-3 (-110)	37 under (-110)	-170

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The Philadelphia Eagles enter the game as underdogs, with a spread of +3 and a moneyline of +150, reflecting their struggles in recent matchups. Conversely, the Ravens, favored with a -3 spread and a -170 moneyline, look to capitalize on their home advantage. The total set at 37 points suggests a moderately scoring game, aligning with historical trends between these teams.

Jalen Hurts QB vs. Lamar Jackson QB

Jalen Hurts had a tough season, having made 352 completions in 538 tries for 3,858 yards. Nonetheless, 15 interceptions and 36 sacks with a loss of 222 yards indicate that he has some weak areas to work on despite his good completion percentage (65.4%) and the fact that he was able to score 23 touchdowns. Nevertheless, Hurts is still very valuable due to his ability as a dual-threat quarterback.

Lamar Jackson performed better on the metrics as compared to Jalen Hurts with a completion of passes at rate of 67.2%, passing yardage of 3,678 and an enhanced passer rating of102.7. His efficiency and decision-making ability are underscored by his touchdown-interception ratio of 24-7.Jackson’s quickness and improvisational abilities will be key facets in Baltimore’s offensive scheme.

The dynamism between these two quarterbacks’ playing styles would surely be center stage when they hit the gridiron next time out. This is evident in the differences between Hurts’ improvisation skills, and Jackson’s precision mixed with athleticism. With this in mind, this duel should showcase how each quarterback can change matters such that it may very well affect the outcome of the game either way.

Ground and Air Attack: Eagles’ Tactical Edge

Kenneth Gainwell and A.J. Brown is pivotal in the Eagles’ offense. Gainwell’s 364 rushing yards last season may seem modest, but his 4.3 yards per carry can be explosive. Brown’s 1,456 receiving yards on 106 catches make him a top target. His ability to stretch the field will be critical against a tough Ravens defense.

Trends

Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

Philadelphia are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games.
Philadelphia are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games.
Phillies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Baltimore.
Philadelphia are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Baltimore.

Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends

Baltimore are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
Ravens are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 5 games against Philadelphia.
Baltimore are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games at home.
Baltimore are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia.