Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Betting Odds, Lines & Predictions for Week 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 08, 2022, 12:53 AM
  • The Cowboys (11-5) are -4.5 favorites vs the Eagles (9-7)
  • Saturday, January 8, 2022 8:15pm EST on ESPN
  • Total (Over/Under): 43.5 points

The Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) play the Dallas Cowboys (11-5) on Saturday, January 8, 2022 8:15pm EST at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Cowboys are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The total (Over/Under) is 43.5 points for the game.

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Where & How to Watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, Week 18

  • Game Day: Saturday, January 8, 2022
  • Game Time: 8:15pm EST
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA at Lincoln Financial Field

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles Betting Odds & Spread, Week 18

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Dallas Cowboys-4.5 -11043.5 -110-225
Philadelphia Eagles +4.5 -11043.5 -110185

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Dallas Cowboys: Keys to the Game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles

The Cowboys are 8-2 (.800) when sacking the QB less than 3 times this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .415.

The Cowboys are 9-1 (.900) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .582.

The Cowboys are 7-1 (.875) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .575.

The Cowboys are undefeated (10-0) when rushing for more than 100 yards this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .618.

Philadelphia Eagles: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Cowboys

The Eagles are 2-8-1 (.182) when allowing 250 or more passing yards since last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .487.

The Eagles are 1-8 (.111) when rushing less than 25 times since last season — tied for 5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .286.

The Eagles are 4-13 (.235) when underdogs since last season — 5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .341.

The Eagles are 1-13 (.071) when rushing less than 25 times since the 2019 season — tied for 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .276.

Additional Matchup Notes for Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Week 18

The Eagles have run successful plays on just 40.8% of pass attempts on their opponent’s side of the field this season — fourth-worst in NFL. Cowboys have allowed successful plays on just 41.4% of pass attempts on their own side of the field this season — second-best in NFL.

The Eagles have run successful plays on just 42.1% of pass attempts since the 2020 season — third-worst in NFL. Cowboys have allowed successful plays on just 43.2% of pass attempts since last season — best in NFL.

The Eagles have rushed the ball on 69.7% of plays from scrimmage in the red zone since Week 14 — second-highest in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed 1 rushing touchdown in the Red Zone since Week 14 — tied for third-fewest in NFL.

The Cowboys have a third down conversion rate of just 12.9% on 3rd and 10+ YTG since the 2020 season — worst in NFL. The Eagles defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of just 12.6% on 3rd and 10+ YTG since last season — third-best in NFL.

Cowboys RBs have been targeted 8 times in the Red Zone since Week 14 — most in NFL. The Eagles have allowed 1 receiving touchdown when defending in the red zone since Week 14 — tied for fewest in NFL.

The Cowboys are averaging 5.4 yards per carry on rushes to the right side of the field this season — third-best in NFL. The Eagles have allowed 5.2 yards per carry when defending on rushes to the right to RBs this season — tied for second-worst in NFL.

Key Injuries for the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys Game, Week 18

  • Philadelphia Eagles - No Injuries Reported
  • Dallas Cowboys - No Injuries Reported

Dallas Cowboys Offense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Cowboys have started 9 drives inside their own 10 yard line in the 4th quarter this season — most in NFL.

The Cowboys have run successful plays on 48% of pass attempts on passes when their QB has been pressured this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 30%.

The Cowboys have started 15 drives inside their own 20 yard line in the 4th quarter this season — 2nd-most in NFL.

The Cowboys have converted first downs on just 16 of 91 plays (18%) on 3rd and long this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 25%.

Philadelphia Eagles Offense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Eagles have 156 of 310 (50%) first downs through the air this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 64%.

The Eagles have run the ball on 50% of plays (508 carries/1,007 plays) this season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 41%.

The Eagles have 154 of 310 (50%) first downs have come on the ground (50%) this season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 36%.

The Eagles went for two on 38% of PATs last season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 9%

Dallas Cowboys Defense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Cowboys defense has allowed successful plays on 36% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

The Cowboys defense has allowed a passer rating of just 75.7 (578 Pass Attempts) this season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: 90.6.

The Cowboys defense has allowed first downs on just 32% of plays on 3rd down this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

The Cowboys defense has averaged 1.6 interceptions per game (25/16) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 0.8.

Philadelphia Eagles Defense: Important Stats for Week 18

Offenses facing the Eagles targeted WRs 48% of the time (272 Pass Attempts/561 plays) this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 57%.

The Eagles defense has allowed 5.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (800 yards / 140 touches) since Week 14 — best in NFL; League Avg: 7.2.

The Eagles defense has allowed 6.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (5,341 yards / 814 touches) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 7.3.

The Eagles defense allowed a passer rating of 102.4 (530 Pass Attempts) last season — 5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: 93.6

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