Sunday Night Football brings an NFC East showdown to Landover, where the Washington Commanders look to capitalize on the Philadelphia Eagles' injury woes.
Our Eagles vs. Commanders best bets feature picks for the moneyline, spread, total, and player props.
Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, with Washington favored by 4.5 points and the total at 40.5.
Sunday Night Football predictions: Eagles vs Commanders
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| Pick |  Probability |
|---|---|
 Commanders moneyline |
69% |
| Commanders -4.5 |
53% |
 / Over 40.5 |
49% |
| Saquon Barkley 60+ rushing yards — Yes |
44% |
| Stefon Diggs anytime touchdown — Yes (31%) |
31% |
| Dallas Goedert anytime touchdown — Yes (30%) |
30% |
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Who will win Eagles vs Commanders?
Trevor Knapp's Week 8 moneyline picks emphasize the quarterback advantage, with Jayden Daniels facing an Eagles team starting Tanner McKee.
Our prediction: Commanders to win — Yes
"With Tanner McKee remaining under center for Philly and DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley both questionable, the Commanders have the upper hand, especially against an Eagles defense that's getting carved up (Vic Fangio might be cooked)."
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Sunday Night Football spread prediction
Our prediction: Commanders -4.5 — Yes (53%)
Chris Vasile's Week 8 ATS picks highlight Washington's bye-week preparation advantage and Philadelphia's short turnaround.
"The Eagles are dealing with plenty of distractions on and off the field, while Washington hasn't been especially convincing either, but the rest-edge and quarterback advantage give it the better setup. I'll lay the points at home."
Sunday Night Football total prediction
Market lean: Over 40.5 — Yes (49%)
Jason Logan's Eagles vs. Commanders prediction highlights Washington's defensive struggles and Philadelphia's weak pass rush:
"The Washington Commanders defense doesn’t put up much of a fuss. Washington is a bottom-tier team in several key defensive measurements, including third-down conversions and red-zone defense.
Making up for the soft stop unit is an offense that should at least be able to keep its quarterback clean. Philadelphia’s once-vaunted pass rush is no more, boasting the fifth-lowest pressure rate, and that means Jayden Daniels has time in the pocket.
Daniels is now four weeks returned from his elbow injury, with a bye in Week 7, and is coming off his best performance of the season. He passed for 300 yards and a 72.5% completion rate with two TDs in a loss to San Francisco on Oct. 19."
More Eagles vs Commanders picks from Covers
- Eagles vs Commanders predictions and best bets: Jason Logan backs Over 40.5
- NFL Week 8 moneyline picks: Trevor Knapp sides with Washington
- NFL Week 8 ATS picks: Chris Vasile backs Commanders -4.5
- Eagles vs Commanders early leans: Jason Logan makes the case for Philadelphia +4.5
- Eagles vs Commanders player props: Shawn Krest targets Saquon Barkley and Stefon Diggs
- Eagles vs Commanders touchdown picks: Geoff Clark targets Dallas Goedert and Stefon Diggs
- NFL picks: More expert picks and predictions from Covers
Sunday Night Football player props
Rushing prop: Saquon Barkley 60+ rushing yards — Yes (44%)
Shawn Krest's Eagles vs. Commanders prop picks back Saquon Barkley to overcome a nagging hamstring issue and find room against Washington's depleted defensive front.
Barkley managed 62 rushing yards and a touchdown on just seven carries against Dallas before his hamstring forced him out. He's averaged 82.5 rushing yards in the two games in which he's received more than 10 carries this season.
Washington will be without defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, while Jer'Zhan Newton and Daron Payne are questionable. Those injuries could open up running lanes for Barkley, who's been cleared to play Sunday night.
Receiving touchdown prop: Stefon Diggs anytime touchdown — Yes (31%)
Krest also targets Stefon Diggs in his Sunday Night Football player props, banking on Washington's top scoring threat to capitalize on Philadelphia's struggling secondary.
Diggs has scored four of Washington's 14 touchdowns this season, including one against Philadelphia in Week 1. The Eagles rank last in turnovers forced and 30th in sacks, while injuries to Jihaad Campbell and Jonathan Jones further weaken their defense.
Check out Shawn Krest's full Eagles vs. Commanders player props for his complete breakdown, including Jayden Daniels to throw zero interceptions at 64%.
Eagles anytime touchdown prop: Dallas Goedert anytime touchdown — Yes (30%)
Geoff Clark's Eagles vs. Commanders touchdown picks highlight Dallas Goedert as a strong candidate to find the end zone against a Washington defense that's struggled to contain opposing tight ends.
With Philadelphia missing two starting wide receivers, including DeVonta Smith, Goedert should take on a larger role in the passing game. He caught five of seven targets for 48 yards against Dallas last week and scored both of his touchdowns this season against Washington in Week 1.
The Commanders are tied for the second-most touchdowns allowed to opposing tight ends, giving Goedert another favorable matchup. Clark is willing to trade his anytime touchdown probability up to 35%.
For more scoring angles, check out Geoff Clark's full Eagles vs. Commanders anytime touchdown picks, featuring Stefon Diggs, Jayden Daniels, and Treylon Burks.
Eagles vs Commanders live markets explained
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