Pete Carroll Dominates the NFC East

The Seahawks were inches away from an NFC West title in the season’s final game, but their failure to get the ball in the end zone means they earn the consolation prize: the NFC’s fifth seed. For the second consecutive season, they’ll face the NFC East champion on the road.

That would be the Eagles, who dethroned the Cowboys despite only nine wins. To their credit, they closed the season on a four-game winning streak and beat Dallas in a de facto playoff game in Week 16. They lost to the Seahawks at home in Week 12 and are facing them in the playoffs for the first time.

If you’re looking to bet on Wild Card Weekend, here are some trends to inform your betting decisions.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-1.5) @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

The Seahawks are 5-2-1 ATS on the road. They’ve covered twice in their last seven playoff games. Since Pere Carroll was hired in 2010, the Seahawks are 3-4 ATS in road playoff games. However, they are 10-1 ATS against NFC East teams on the road. In five meetings with the Eagles over that stretch, the Seahawks have five covers. Since 2015, the Seahawks are 8-10-2 ATS as road favorites.

The Eagles have covered three in a row. They’ve covered seven of their last 20 games as home underdogs. Two of those games were in the postseason and both ended with Philadelphia covers. They’ve covered each of their last five postseason games. 

TOTAL: 46

The Seahawks were road favorites in four games this season and went under in three of them. Both of Seattle’s postseason games as road favorites this decade went under. 

Seven of the Eagles’ last 10 games against NFC West teams went under. They’ve gone under against the Seahawks in four straight games. They were home underdogs in three games this season and went under each time.

SEATTLE MONEY LINE: -119
PHILADELPHIA MONEY LINE: -101

The Seahawks are 9-2 against NFC East teams on the road in the Pete Carroll era. They’re 5-0 against the Eagles with two wins in Philadelphia. They’re 7-1 on the road this season and 8-2 outside of the NFC West.

The Eagles are 6-14 in their last 20 games as home underdogs. They’re 2-0 in the postseason during that stretch. Since 2013, the Eagles are 4-3 against NFC West teams at home. They’ve won four of their last five postseason games. They’re 5-3 at home and 7-5 against the NFC.

PROPS

Russell Wilson is averaging 240.5 yards per game in four meetings with the Eagles. He has nine total touchdowns against them, including his only career receiving touchdown.

Tyler Lockett is averaging 15.4 yards per target in three career postseason games.

Marshawn Lynch is averaging 108.5 yards per game in four Philadelphia matchups.

The Eagles have given up 21 touchdowns to wide receivers–tied for third-most in the league.

This will be Carson Wentz’s first career playoff start. In three meetings with Seattle, he’s averaging 274 yards.

The Seahawks allow 68.7 yards per game to tight ends. Only the Cardinals allow more.

Zach Ertz is injured, but he could thrive if he returns. He scored a touchdown in three of four games against Seattle. He averages 52.7 yards per game in the postseason. 

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