Los Angeles Chargers at Philadelphia Eagles Week 9 betting preview

The Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) face the Philadelphia Eagles (3-5) at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday for Week 9 of the NFL. The Chargers started the week as 3.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.0, leaving the Chargers at -136 and Eagles at +115. The total points line is set at 50.0, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

• The Chargers have a 4-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Eagles hold a record of 4-4-0.
• The Chargers have a 2-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Eagles have a 4-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Chargers are averaging 24.6 points per game this season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Eagles are averaging 25.4 (12th).
• Defensively, the Chargers are giving up 25.3 points per game this season (24th in the league), while the Eagles are giving up an average of 23.9 points (19th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 376.3, the Chargers rank 12th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Eagles rank 19th with 348.0 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Chargers are giving up 363.4 per game this season (18th in the league), while the Eagles are giving up an average of 344.1 (9th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Chargers have recorded 271.9 passing yards per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Eagles' defense has given up 220.6 passing yards per game (8th).
• Meanwhile, the Eagles have recorded 216.4 passing yards per game this season (27th in the league), while the Chargers' defense has given up 204.0 passing yards per game (5th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Chargers have recorded 104.4 rushing yards per game this season (18th in the league). Conversely, the Eagles are giving up 123.5 rushing yards per game (24th).
• On the other hand, the Eagles have recorded 131.6 rushing yards per game this season (6th in the league), while the Chargers are giving up 159.4 rushing yards per game (32nd).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Chargers have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (12th in the league), while the Eagles have recorded 8 (T19th).
• On offense, the Chargers have recorded 8 total giveaways this season (T10th in the league), while the Eagles have recorded 7 (T7th).

First to Score

The Chargers are -136 to score first, while the Eagles are +105.

• The Chargers have scored first in four of their seven games this season.
• The Eagles have scored first in four of their eight games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Chargers have recorded the first touchdown in five of their seven games this season.
• The Eagles have recorded the first touchdown in three of their eight games this season.

First Scoring Play

LA Chargers Touchdown 4 / 7 +170

LA Chargers Field Goal 0 / 7 +360

LA Chargers Safety 0 / 7 +6000

Philadelphia Touchdown 2 / 8 +245

Philadelphia Field Goal 2 / 8 +370

Philadelphia Safety 0 / 8 +5500

Which team will get a quick start?

The Chargers are -141 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Eagles are +115.

• The Chargers have been the first to score 10 points in four of their seven games this season.
• The Eagles have been the first to score 10 points in three of their eight games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Chargers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -141, while the Eagles are +120.

• The Chargers have a 3-2-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Eagles hold a record of 5-3-0.

Last Time They Met

The Eagles recorded a 26-24 victory over the Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park when these teams last met in Week 4, 2017.