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Eagles vs. Patriots Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds

The Patriots are being undervalued in what should be a low-scoring game against the Eagles.

Philip Wood

Last Updated: August 22, 2026 8:31 AM EDT • 3 minute read

Pictured: New England Patriots quarterback Behren Morton hands the ball to JaMycal Hasty as we make our best Eagles vs. Patriots prediction. Photo by Burt Granofsky/Cal Sport Media/Sipa USA

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My best Eagles vs. Patriots prediction focuses on the offensive struggles of both of these teams last week. In their preseason openers, the two combined for just 20 points, and I'm expecting both offenses to struggle again tonight.

The Eagles are a 2.5-point betting favorite ahead of the 7 p.m. ET game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Below, I explain why I think oddsmakers are undervaluing the Patriots. The contest will air on NFL Network and stream on NFL+.

🏈 Eagles vs. Patriots prediction: NFL preseason Week 2

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💰 Pick	⚖️ Units	🧠 Why I bet this
Patriots moneyline +2.5 (+108 via FanDuel)	1u → 1.08u	The Eagles' offense only managed 159 yards last week.
Under 36.5 (-110 via FanDuel)	1.5u → 1.36u	Neither offense topped 13 points last week, and neither team is expected to play key starters.

Total wagered: 2.5 units | Max profit: 2.44 units

💰 Eagles vs. Patriots best bet

Under 36.5 (-110)

Neither of these offenses impressed last week. The Eagles managed just 159 total yards and six first downs, while the Patriots scored only 13 points despite forcing four turnovers. And unfortunately for both offenses, the starters aren't coming to save the day. Jalen Hurts still hasn't played in the preseason since 2022, and even if Drake Maye starts, I'd be shocked if he plays a whole quarter.

The only thing preventing me from making this more than a 1.5-unit play is that both defenses were bad last week. The Eagles allowed 440 total yards, and the Patriots allowed 355.

Score prediction: Patriots 14 Eagles 7

🚀 Eagles vs. Patriots same-game parlay

The only positive to come out of the Eagles' first preseason game is that they didn't turn the ball over. Still, the offense was stagnant, the defense couldn't get a stop, and their only points of the game came with 2:14 remaining. I truly don't understand why they're still favored, so I'm backing the Patriots outright. That said, as I already highlighted, I'd be shocked if this isn't a low-scoring game.

💵 Eagles vs. Patriots SGP picks

Patriots +2.5
Under 36.5

Best odds: +254 via FanDuel (1u → 2.54u)

💵 My betting record for NFL picks

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Bet type	Record	Net profit	ROI
Overall	7-0	+6.97 units ✅	+116.2% ✅
Game picks	5-0	+4.48 units ✅	+89.6% ✅
Player props	0-0	0 units ✅	0% ✅
Parlays	2-0	+2.49 units ✅	+249% ✅

💡 How I'm betting Eagles vs. Patriots: NFL preseason strategy

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I don't like to wager a lot on preseason games, but I feel there is value in this contest. The offenses were so bad last week that I'm willing to risk 1.5 units on the Under. And since the Eagles showed so little life on both sides of the ball, I'm wagering one unit each on the Patriots to win and a parlay featuring the Under and New England. The Patriots had a lot of issues last week, too, but the Eagles' problems were more glaring.

📊 Eagles vs. Patriots odds: NFL preseason Week 2

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🌤️ Eagles vs. Patriots weather: Saturday, 7 p.m. ET

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When it comes to the weather, there's really nothing to be worried about for this game. While there's a slight chance of rain, current predictions suggest just a 25% chance. Temperatures are also going to be much cooler than at other stadiums around the league, with the low expected to reach 61 degrees.

📺 How to watch Eagles vs. Patriots: NFL preseason Week 2

Date: Saturday, Aug. 22
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
TV: NFL Network
Streaming: NFL+

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Philip Wood

Phil has covered sports betting since 2016 and has been sharing his NFL experience with SportsBook Review since 2022. He previously hosted the College Football Pick 'Em podcast for CanesInsight.com. He is always looking for value, especially on lines that just seem too good to be true. His belief is that if a line doesn't make sense just assume oddsmakers know something you don't. He also loves in-season futures. There is so much value to be had as the public overreacts weekly. Bettors tend to forget just how long NFL and college football seasons are. After all, the Green Bay Packers were 2-5 in 2023 and they made it to the Divisional Round. When deciding where to bet, it comes down to value over everything. +100 is always better than -110. An alumnus of The U, Phil always holds out hope that the next head coach will be the one who turns the football program around. He is also a diehard Detroit Lions fan and is willing to forgive Dan Campbell for forgetting that a kicker can be useful.