Eagles vs. Commanders odds, picks, how to watch: Point spread, total, player props for Monday night matchup

We are halfway through the 2022 NFL regular season, and the Philadelphia Eagles have yet to lose a game. This week, they put their perfect 8-0 record on the line against the rival Washington Commanders. Philly defeated Washington in Week 3 earlier this season, but this is not the same Commanders team. Ever since Taylor Heinicke took over at quarterback, Washington is 2-1.

There’s seemingly always some weird magic at work when Heinicke is under center. The former Old Dominion star is 8-2-1 against the spread in his past 11 starts, and the last five Commanders games have each been decided by five or fewer points. Vegas isn’t afraid, however, as sportsbooks are expecting Jalen Hurts to blow past their rivals once again.

Below, we will break down this matchup from a gambling perspective and examine the line movement, Over/Under and player props to consider. First, here’s how you can watch Monday night’s matchup. 

All NFL odds are via Caesars Sportsbook.

How to watch

Date: Monday, Nov. 14 | Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
TV: ESPN | Stream: fuboTV (click here)
Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds: Eagles -11, O/U 43.5

Line movement

This line reopened at PHI -10 on Tuesday, Nov. 1. It rose to PHI -10.5 the next day, then PHI -11 this past Monday, where it has remained.   

The pick: Commanders +11. This game was not one of my top-fiive best bets of the week, but my lean is to the Commanders. I don’t know how live they are to win this game, although I do think division opponents have a better shot to take down the Eagles due to their familiarity with Nick Sirianni and the team in general. But 11 points is a lot to lay. I thought the Eagles could easily cover 13.5 points against the Houston Texans on “Thursday Night Football” last week, but that of course did not happen. I understand that Philly is at home this week with extended rest, but Washington is better than Houston. This game feels like one where we could see a…