MIT Simulator - NFL Thursday Panthers vs Eagles Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Philadelphia 24.42, Carolina 20.67 - Projected Margin of Victory: 3.75 - Current Line: +3.5 - Variance to Line: 7.25 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 7.25 points. Value in excess of a TD. Projected box-score shows Eagles rushing edge of 32.40 yards in excess of Panthers rushing total. Key factors noted: On the season, Philadelphia is averaging 40.2 more yards per game on the ground than Carolina. Also, the Eagles passing game (another big game for QB Carson Wentz last week) has averaged 30.4 more yards per game on the ground than the Panthers. Carolina does have better numbers on defense on the season in comparison with Philadelphia. However, the Eagles had some injuries greatly impact the defense in recent weeks but the Philly defense is healthier now. Carolina's numbers on defense were helped by early season match-ups with San Francisco and Buffalo. The Panthers have played 3 games since and their defense has allowed 29.3 points per game. Projected box-score shows Philadelphia with a passing edge of 11.22 yards in excess of Carolina passing total. Combined edge of 43.62 yards for Eagles equating to victory by 3.75 points per MIT Simulator. Play: EAGLES