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Despite the uncertainty around quarterback Jalen Hurts, oddsmakers gave the Philadelphia Eagles a massive edge with this line.
Nonetheless, the Eagles were on a hot streak, winning 10 consecutive games before a disheartening loss to the Washington Commanders last week.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys haven’t checked out of a losing season. Even after a Commanders win eliminated them from playoff contention, the Cowboys upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win their fourth game in five weeks, with backup quarterback Cooper Rush filling in for an injured Dak Prescott.
Bettors should wait for news on Hurts to take a strong stance on this matchup, but Michelino will side with Dallas regardless of the Eagles’ quarterback situation.
“What a difference a week makes! Despite contrasting records and playoff outlook, it almost feels like the momentum has completely reversed for the Cowboys and Eagles heading into this matchup. It’s been a lost season for Dallas, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty to play for in terms of pride and effort.
“It would’ve been easy to roll over after losing Dak for the season, but Mike McCarthy still has this team playing hard, scheming up creative ways to win (and keeping Jerry Jones happy in the process).
“The short-term outlook for Philly is a little more blurred, as we still don’t know if Jalen Hurts (concussion) will be cleared to play for Week 17. The Kenny Pickett experience dampers both the outlook for the Eagles’ prospects and Saquon’s chance to break the rushing record.
“With the Cowboys playing spirited football and Micah Parsons’ ability to wreck a game, it’s hard to pass up taking that many points in this division matchup, even with Hurts under center. I think they give Jerry another reason to smile this week.”
Predictions
Davenport: Cowboys
Gagnon: Eagles
Hanford: Cowboys
Knox: Cowboys
Michelino: Cowboys
Moton: Cowboys
O’Donnell: Eagles
Sobleski: Cowboys
ATS Consensus: Cowboys +9.5
Score Prediction: Eagles 24, Cowboys 20
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