NFL : Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 29, 2024 8:20PM EST @ Northwest Stadium

It is going to be an interesting match for the Northwest Stadium between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders. Both the teams have been able to exhibit brilliance in recent times. Falcons managed to topple the Giants by stealing a score while the Commanders just managed to eke out a high-scoring victory from Philadelphia. Atlanta’s ground game and overall production have been impressive, while Washington is resilient and able to get it done in close games. This game promises to be a battle of strengths as both teams look to solidify their positions late in the season.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Falcons 2.63 , Commanders 1.52

Spread: Falcons +3.5 , Commanders -3.5

Over/Under: 46

Team Recent Performance

Atlanta Falcons

Including the recent results recorded by the team, they recently posted a dominating 34-7 victory over the Giants on December 23, easily covering the -9.5 spread, which went under 43 total, with it hanging too low. On December 17, the team outlasted Las Vegas 15-9 but didn’t cover the line of -6.5, ending under 44.5. They took a 42-21 loss on December 9 at Minnesota as +6 dogs, going over the total of 46.5. Lost at Closest 17-13 by the Chargers on December 2 as +1 underdog, now under 47. Then, a brutal 38-6 loss to Denver on November 18, a +2 underdog, with the total going under 44.5.

Washington Commanders

Their most recent games include a win over Philadelphia on December 23 by 36-33 as a +4 underdog, along with the over on a 47-point total. On December 16, they narrowly defeated New Orleans 20-19, failing to cover the -7.5, with the under total being 44.5. On December 2, they bested Tennessee 42-19 to cover the -6, with the total going towards over on 45.5. They lost to Dallas by 34-26 on November 25 and did not cover a -10.5 line, while the total went over 44.5. On November 15, they fell by the same margin to Philadelphia at -4.5- with a total going under 49.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Atlanta Falcons (6-4) will go on a visit to face the Washington Commanders (4-6) in a very divergent record. Atlanta scores a 4-6 record against the spread (ATS) while Washington is slightly better at 6-4. The two teams find themselves even on totals with a 5-5 over/under record. Atlanta puts up 25.9 points per game to the Commanders’ 21.7. They are also higher up in rushing yards (137.5) as compared to Washington (117.0) and even show a slim margin in favor of the Commanders in passing yards (230.5 against 226.4) despite trying out fewer passes than the former (33.0 against 36.0). Their completion percentages are almost equal for either team, with Washington showing the slight edge (63.03% to 61.67%). Overall, the Falcons produce more total yards (363.9 versus 347.5) but both teams have problems with turnovers. Atlanta has 1.5 turnovers per game versus Washington’s 1.8.

Team Injuries Update

Atlanta Falcons

Antonio Hamilton (CB, quad), Kevin King (CB, concussion), James Smith-Williams (DE, tibia), Ta’Quon Graham (DE, pectoral), Troy Andersen (LB, knee), and Jase McClellan (RB, knee) are all out. Mike Hughes (CB, neck) is questionable.

Washington Commanders

Zach Ertz (TE, concussion), Tyler Ott (LS, illness), Jamison Crowder (WR, calf), Cornelius Lucas (T, ankle), Nick Bellore (LB, knee), Daron Payne (DT, back), and Zane Gonzalez (K, foot) are questionable. Players ruled out include Noah Brown (WR, knee), Austin Ekeler (RB, concussion), Greg Joseph (K, abdomen), Austin Seibert (K, hip), and Colson Yankoff (TE, hamstring).

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Washington Commanders will win but the Atlanta Falcons will cover the spread with the total staying under 46.

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