After months of preparation, the 2024 NFL regular season schedule has been officially released. The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will open their respective seasons on Friday, September 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the country's first international NFL game. With both teams aiming for a Super Bowl appearance, this game could be a preview of their playoff matchup. In 2023, Philadelphia finished with an 11-6 record and was the 5th seed in the NFC, while Green Bay finished with a 9-8 record and slipped into the postseason as the 7th seed.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 PM ET from the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The latest Packers vs. Eagles odds from SportsLine consensus have Philadelphia favored by 2.5 points, while the over/under for total points is 48.5. Before locking in any Packers vs. Eagles picks, be sure to check out NFL predictions and betting advice from SportsLine expert RJ White.
White, the fantasy and gambling editor for CBS Sports, has been a consistent big winner on spread picks, posting 643 wins, 543 losses and 34 ties on ATS picks from 2017-2023, netting players over $4,600 in profits. He also went 101-84-4 ties (+1366) on NFL spread picks last season. White also has a strong read on the Packers, going 67-27-2 ties (+3557) in his last 96 picks in games involving Green Bay, putting him pretty high up the list for anyone following him.
Now, White has his eye on Packers vs. Eagles and has revealed his coveted NFL predictions and projections: To see his predictions, visit SportsLine now: Here are some NFL odds and NFL betting lines for the spread, money line and over-under for Packers vs. Eagles.
Packers vs. Eagles spread: Philadelphia -2.5Packers vs. Eagles over/under: 48.5 pointsPackers vs. Eagles money line: Philadelphia -147, Green Bay +124GB: Packers have won 12 of their last 22 gamesPHI: Eagles have gone over first half game totals in 14 of their last 21 gamesPackers vs. Eagles picks: See SportsLine's picks
Why the Eagles can cover
The Eagles were one of the most aggressive teams in terms of acquiring talent during the offseason. During free agency, they signed Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to improve their bottom line. Now, they're ready to hit the ground running and their offense will be the driving force. During the 2023 season, Philadelphia was eighth in the league in total offense (354.4) and rushing offense (128.8). They also allowed 225.5 passing yards per game.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts continues to be the driving force behind the offense. Hurts is a dynamic dual-threat signal caller who can throw passes all over the field while also using his feet as a weapon, especially in the red zone. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Hurts completed 65% of his passes for 3,858 yards and 23 touchdown passes. He also rushed for 605 yards and a career-high 15 rushing scores last season. Find out who to root for with SportsLine.
Why the Packers can cover
The Packers have a lot of young players, but they've shown they have the ability to produce when pressured. Green Bay was a productive unit despite quarterback Jordan Love being the first starter in 2023. The Packers were 11th in total offense (345.5) and 12th in passing attack (233.4). Love has a strong throwing arm that can push the ball downfield and continued to improve throughout the season.
He ranked seventh in the NFL in passing yards (4,159) and second in passing touchdowns (32). Love threw two or more touchdown passes in 13 games, including the playoffs. Wide receiver Jayden Reed was a steady pass-catcher as a 2023 rookie. Reed can do damage after the catch and has reliable hands in the slot. The Michigan State product led the team in receptions (64) and receiving yards (793) and scored eight touchdowns. Find out who to root for at SportsLine.
How to predict Packers vs Eagles
White has broken down this matchup from every angle, and he's leaning towards the under point total, and he's also discovered a key X-factor that will always favor one side of the spread. You can find out what it is and which side it will favor at SportsLine.
So who will win the Packers vs. Eagles matchup in Brazil, and what are the key factors that make you a sure bettor on either side of the spread? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Eagles vs. Packers spread you should bet on, according to our 67-27 Green Bay spread prediction expert.
