Philadelphia enters this matchup hoping for two things: that quarterback Jalen Hurts will suit up and end a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Seattle has dropped four straight and awaits the status of injured quarterback Geno Smith.
Join me as I share my best free picks for Monday night’s Eagles vs Seahawks matchup on Monday, December 18.
Eagles vs Seahawks Betting Odds Analysis
Philadelphia opened anywhere for a -2 to -4.5 favorite, but the consensus is Eagles -3 across the boards of our Arizona sportsbooks, with odds ranging from -105 (FanDuel) to -115 at DraftKings Arizona. The rest have Eagles -3 (-110).
Bettors wanting to stake Seattle will find odds ranging from Seattle +3 (-105) to Seattle +3 (-115) at FanDuel. Everyone else in the state offers Seattle +3 (-110).
After opening at 47.5 nearly everywhere but bet365, Over bettors can find 45 (-110) straight across our AZ sportsbooks. The Under 45 is -110 at all the major bookies and could rise once the status of Hurts and Smith is revealed.
Eagles vs. Seahawks Best Bets
Philadelphia Eagles -158 FanDuel
Philadelphia is reeling, but they should defeat an even worse-off Seattle football team. The weather forecast doesn’t look great, but the Eagles boast the ninth-best rushing offense.
Hurts plays a big role in that rushing offense, and rumor has it the Eagles signal-caller may not play. I don’t believe that at all, and even at 50%, Hurts should be able to lead their offense past a shaky Seahawks defense, allowing 31+ points in each of their past three.
Seattle hasn’t fared well offensively, either. Smith missed last week but has had eight days to recover. Still, the Seahawks have been held to 16 points or fewer in three of their last four but face an Eagles defense allowing 24 points per game and 109 points over their past three.
This will be tough, but the Eagles should win this game. They’ll grind it out on the ground against a leaky Seattle run defense. The Seahawks have struggled mightily on offense, and while the Eagles have allowed 109 points over their last three, those opponents were Buffalo, San Francisco, and Dallas. It’s hard to say if Philadelphia can cover, but FanDuel AZ gives us a fair price on the moneyline, and we’ll take it.
Best Bet: Eagles -158 FanDuel
Eagles Over 45 (-110) FanDuel
The only reason this total is so low is because the public doesn’t believe Hurts will play. This is a big game, as an Eagles win seals a playoff spot. That makes Monday important for Philly, and we should expect Hurts to play.
Seattle also needs a big one, and the extra day of rest should give Smith plenty of time to heal. The Seahawks have weapons, and they’ll have a rested Kenneth Walker II back in the lineup. If Seattle wants to reach the playoffs, they will need to score, and I expect them to score on the Eagle’s defense.
Best Bet: Over 45 (-110) FanDuel
