Welcome to Monday Night Football, sports betting family. The final primetime game of NFL Week 14 is a good one between two potential playoff teams. Both the Eagles and the Chargers are a solid 8-4 so far this season.
That being said, Los Angeles is in much better current form than Philadelphia. The Chargers have won 4 of their last 5, while the Eagles have dropped back-to-back games. Will Philly get right after an embarrassing showing on Black Friday against Chicago?
Good luck and enjoy the game! I've got a best bet on this game below that'll hopefully build your bankroll. Let's get into the nitty gritty details.
Online sportsbooks opened this line at Eagles -2.5 on the look-ahead last week. There has been some money coming in on the Chargers ever since the Eagles looked so terrible last Friday. Most online sportsbooks now have Philadelphia as a 2-point favorite as of Monday morning.
As for the game total, there's been no significant movement to report so far. The line opened at 41.5, and most shops are now offering that same number. As always, be sure to shop around for the best price before pulling the trigger on any bet.
I don't know what in the world happened to this Eagles offense. They scored 21 points in the first half against Dallas a couple of weeks ago, but the unit has sputtered ever since. Most NFL experts were shocked to see them only put 15 points on the board against 'Da Bears last week.
Even though he receives lots of criticism, QB Jalen Hurts has been pretty solid statistically. The Eagles' signal caller has thrown for 2514 yards and 19 TDs to go along with just 2 INTs. Hurts has also found the end zone 8 times as a runner, some of which is thanks to the infamous 'Tush Push'.
The Eagles' defense has struggled against the run this season (22nd in yards per rush allowed), and now they just announced that Jalen Carter will miss even more time due to shoulder injuries. Even still, Philly plays the pass pretty well, and they do a good job of locking opponents down in the red zone.
Justin Herbert broke his left hand, but most folks expect the tough QB to play tonight at home in this huge primetime game. No one can question the former Oregon Duck's toughness, as he's known for playing through lots of pain. Herbert has thrown for 2842 yards and 21 TDs so far this season. That said, his 10 INTs are a bit concerning.
Herbert could have some much-needed help in the backfield tonight, as rookie RB Omarion Hampton is expected to finally be back in the lineup after missing several weeks with a fractured ankle. Hampton will probably split carries with Kimani Vidal until he's in better game shape.
The Chargers' defense has made some great strides in 2025. They rank 5th in yards per pass allowed and 8th in yards per play allowed. A key to LA's success on this side of the ball is their fierce pass rush, as they rank 4th in sack rate. Tuli Tuipulotu leads the team with 10 sacks already this year.
PHI at LAC: 8:15 PM ET on Monday, December 8
Philly looked terrible against Chicago on Black Friday, but I think the extra rest will really help this in this spot. Even though this Eagles team has plenty of issues, they're still sitting at 8-4 on the year. My numbers have Philly as the 3rd best team in first halves this season, so we're going to play them to come out of the gates strong on the road tonight.
The Chargers have posted some good numbers, but they've benefitted from playing a very weak schedule so far (just 31st-toughest). Philadelphia is more battle-tested, as they've faced the 6th most difficult schedule in the league. Even with injuries to the O-line, I think the Eagles' run game can have lots of success against a Chargers D that ranks just 25th in yards per rush allowed.
The Chargers have a stout secondary, but surely AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith can find some open spaces down the field. Let's buy low on the Eagles tonight in primetime. Good luck, fellow sports investors!
Trend I Love: The Eagles are 5-2 ATS in the 1st Half of their last 7 road games.
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