Henry Roldán
NFL Week 8 continues this Sunday with the Steelers vs Eagles match, which features two teams heading into very opposite ways this season.
Pittsburgh lost on Thursday by 10-16 against the Dolphins to stay at the bottom of the AFC North, while Philadelphia is coming off its bye week and is currently leading the NFC East, being the only undefeated team of the season. Here, at JefeBet, we bring you the best preview of this game between Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 8 Game on October 30, 2022
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- When: Sunday, October 30, 2022, 1:00 PM E.T.
Odds provided by BetMGM.
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Betting on the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Season record: 2-5.
- BetMGM Spread: +10.5.
- Moneyline: (+375).
- Over/Under: 43.5
It didn’t help the Steelers at all having beaten the Buccaneers two weeks before, as they lost to Miami on Sunday Night Football.
Offense continues to be the main problem for Mike Tomlin’s team, as they have only once this year surpassed 20 points scored. Turnovers continue to hinder the team’s performance, and against Miami they added three more to their count, bringing their total to 12 so far this season, while also failing to break 100 rushing yards for the fifth time this season.
Despite many injuries, the defense has been on and off throughout the season. While they are one of the lowest average yards per carry teams in the league, they are third in the most total yards allowed at 2,760 and the 6.9 net yards per pass they allow is the fourth-highest figure.
Betting on the Philadelphia Eagles
- Season record: 6-0.
- BetMGM Spread: -10.5.
- Moneyline: (-500).
- Over/Under: 43.5
The Eagles return to the field well rested and hosting a club that is suited for them to keep their undefeated record intact.
Philadelphia is undoubtedly one of the most complete teams of the season and this Wednesday acquired veteran Robert Quinn from the Bears to strengthen a defense that allows just 4.7 yards per play, the second-lowest figure in the circuit. Moreover, along with the Ravens, they lead the league in fumbles recovered and are second in fewest yards per pass allowed.
On the offensive side of the ball, things are also going very well. Jalen Hurts has been a real headache for opponents both through the air and regarding rushing yards, and the Eagles are fourth in average net yards per pass with 7.2. However, the most interesting fact is that no one has lost fewer fumbles on offense than the Eagles by totaling only two, a pair of interceptions made on Hurts.
JefeBet Prediction
Many might think the spread against the Steelers is too high despite their record, but out of their three road losses this season, two of them happened by 12 points or more. Let’s recall the 3-38 in Buffalo. And we should consider that Bills’ performance is remarkably comparable to that of the Eagles.
Meanwhile, two of Philadelphia’s six wins have happened by 16 points or more, one of them at home against the NFC North-leading Vikings. Moreover, in four of the last five meetings between the two teams, the home side has beaten the spread.
Prediction: Eagles Spread (PIT 10 – PHI 27).
