The first NFC playoff matchup on Wild Card Weekend will see the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) host the No. 7 seed Green Bay Packers (11-6) at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
These teams met in Week 1 of the regular season in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where Saquon Barkley set the tone for his stellar season with three rushing touchdowns in a 34-29 Philadelphia victory.
Which team will win the rematch on Wild Card Weekend? Let’s examine the latest betting odds before diving into my Packers vs Eagles prediction and best bets.
Packers vs Eagles Odds
NFL odds are current as of Wednesday, Jan. 8, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Moneyline: Packers (+185) vs Eagles (-225)
- Spread: Packers +4.5 (-110) vs Eagles -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 45.5 (-108) / Under 45.5 (-112)
Packers vs Eagles Prediction
Eagles 24, Packers 17
Although these teams met in the regular season, this NFC Wild Card matchup is one of the tougher games to analyze since both quarterbacks are banged up.
Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts is set to practice on Wednesday but missed the team’s final two games with a concussion he suffered early in a Week 16 showdown against Washington. Green Bay’s Jordan Love left the Packers’ Week 18 loss to Chicago with an elbow injury, and it’s unclear how much throwing he’ll do at practice this week.
Given those injuries, it’s hard to see this being a high-scoring contest.
Both offenses should lean heavily on their rushing attacks, which were boosted this offseason by high-profile free agents. Barkley led the league with 2,005 rushing yards despite playing just 16 games and scored 15 total touchdowns. Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and scored 16 times, finding the end zone in each of the team’s final eight games.
Ultimately, the Eagles will get the job done at home, as their defense is the superior unit and should make the difference with a pivotal stop or turnover.
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Packers vs Eagles Best Bets
Under 45.5 Points (-112)
It’s easy to forget that a slippery field surface at Corinthians Arena also contributed to the high-scoring environment in the first meeting, which featured a handful of chunk plays and two touchdowns spanning over 65 yards.
I wouldn’t expect that to be the case on Sunday unless the snow showers forecasted for Saturday morning are significantly delayed. Eagles home Unders were 6-2 this season, as Philadelphia held its opponents under 20 points in its final five contests at the Linc.
Green Bay will also be without wideout Christian Watson, who tore his ACL in Week 18. And given the state of these quarterbacks, backing the Under in this high-stakes contest as one of your best NFL bets today makes a lot of sense.
Eagles -4.5 (-110)
As long as Hurts returns to the lineup, I feel confident laying the points with the Eagles at home. This price indicates that Philadelphia’s quarterback will be good to go, but I’d wait for confirmation later in the week.
If this spread moves to six or more by kickoff, I’d consider backing the hosts in a teaser with the Bills or Texans.
