Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles enter their Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons as -5.5 favorites, looking to build on their thrilling 34-29 win over the Packers in Brazil. The Falcons, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing 18-10 loss to the Steelers in Week 1 and face a tough challenge on the road.
Hurts has been particularly reliable at home throughout his career, boasting a stellar 17-9-1 ATS (against the spread) record at Lincoln Financial Field. In contrast, his performance ATS drops to 11-18-1 when playing elsewhere, emphasizing his comfort and success in front of the home crowd.
Sharp bettors are showing strong support for the Eagles to cover the -5.5 spread. According to BetQL, while only 48% of the public tickets are on the Eagles, a notable 83% of the money is on them to cover, indicating heavy action from pro bettors. This alignment with Hurts' positive ATS trend at home makes the Eagles a compelling pick.
As the Falcons look to rebound, the Eagles’ home dominance and Hurts' strong ATS track record make Philadelphia a strong option in this Week 2 matchup, despite AJ Brown’s injury that will prevent him from playing.
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