The Philadelphia Eagles are making history this week. Unfortunately, it’s not the good kind.
“For the first time since the 2009 season a defending Super Bowl Champion opened as a nine-point underdog when the New Orleans Saints host the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend. The last time this happened, the Pittsburgh Steelers opened as nine-point underdogs on the road in Baltimore on 11/29/09. The Ravens won 20-17, but didn’t cover. So far most of the action (74%) is on the Saints to cover the spread. However, we are seeing 50% of all moneyline wagers on the Eagles at 3/1.