In a battle of two of the most underacheiving teams in the National Football League – the Dallas Cowboys will take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Both teams come into the game with a 3-5 record, which is 2.5 games behind the Giants in the NFC East. The Eagles and Cowboys are both on a losing streak, and needing wins to stay remotely alive in the postseason picture.  The Eagles lost to the Saints on Monday Night, while Dallas was downed by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night.

The Philadelphia Eagles are a mess right now. Michael Vick cannot hold onto the football, and the offense in general cannot score. Andy Reid is fighting for his head coaching life – basically things are ugly in the city of brotherly love. For the second straight season, Philadelphia is in jeopardy of missing the postseason after being a favorite to get to the Super Bowl. The Eagles last win came on September 30th against the Giants. Vick has thrown for just 10 touchdowns through 8 games this season. DeSean Jackson, who had a long touchdown on Monday night, has just two on the season. The Eagles top running back LeSean McCoy is probable to play with a slight injury.

Dallas is not much better when it comes to the “bad news” department. Their head coach Jason Garrett is also being rumored to be let go, possibly by the end of the season. The Cowboys last win came on October 21st at Carolina. Dallas’ quarterback Tony Romo has thrown for 2,394 yards, but just 10 touchdowns, as he also has thrown several key interceptions. The Cowboys may be without their top running back threat in DeMarco Murray. Dallas is 2-3 in road games so far this season.

Odds and Sports Betting Line

•  Dallas Cowboys -1.5
• Philadelphia Eagles +1.5

Free Prediction and Pick

The Philadelphia Eagles have a ton of talent. They need to put it together, and things will settle down a bit. That has yet to happen, as even their three early wins came by the slimmest of margins. The Eagles will play well against their divisional rival on Sunday. In the end, we look for Philadelphia to find a way to come away with a win in this one. Look for Vick to take care of the football, and Philadelphia moves to 4-5.

Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles 21-20

The Eagles are actually home underdogs, which is not usual for them. Dallas does not have much on Philadelphia in terms of why they should be favorites; especially on the road. We feel the oddsmakers are putting alot of stock into the crashing mess that the Philadelphia Eagles are. Talent will win games, and that’s what happens here. We like the Eagles to cover the spread and win the game.

 Pick: Philadelphia Eagles +1.5