Eagles vs Commanders Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2026
Last updated: Dec 30, 2025, 4:25AM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 1:51AM
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Washington Commanders in NFL Week 18 action at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, beginning at 8:25am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Eagles vs Commanders game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Philadelphia vs Washington NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Eagles a 76% chance of winning against the Commanders in Week 18 of the NFL season.
Eagles vs Commanders: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Lincoln Financial Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Eagles $1.28, Commanders $3.75
- Line: Eagles -7.5 ($1.91), Commanders +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 41 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Eagles at $1.28 and the Commanders at $3.75.
The Eagles are 7.5-point favourites against the Commanders, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Commanders (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 41 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookies have got it right and both the Eagles and the Commanders have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 41-point over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Eagles vs Commanders: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $1.28 with Bet365
- Line: Commanders +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 41 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Eagles vs Commanders predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Eagles vs Commanders: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eagles vs Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 18 is the Eagles winning 24-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Philadelphia vs Washington game in Week 18, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Eagles vs Commanders: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Eagles vs Commanders? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Eagles vs Commanders.
Barkley has a 12.9% chance of scoring the first TD at Lincoln Financial Field, while the Eagles RB has a 51.5% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Eagles First TD Tips
- Saquon Barkley: 12.9% probability
- Jalen Hurts: 11.8% probability
- A.J. Brown: 8.4% probability
- DeVonta Smith: 7.3% probability
- Dallas Goedert: 7.0% probability
Commanders First TD Tips
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 8.9% probability
- Terry McLaurin: 6.6% probability
- Deebo Samuel: 5.7% probability
- Jeremy McNichols: 4.6% probability
- Treylon Burks: 3.9% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Eagles Anytime TD Tips
- Saquon Barkley: 51.5% probability
- Jalen Hurts: 48.5% probability
- A.J. Brown: 37.5% probability
- DeVonta Smith: 33.8% probability
- Dallas Goedert: 32.7% probability
Commanders Anytime TD Tips
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 45.8% probability
- Terry McLaurin: 36.4% probability
- Deebo Samuel: 32.6% probability
- Jeremy McNichols: 27.1% probability
- Treylon Burks: 23.5% probability
Eagles-Commanders Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Eagles' Jalen Hurts is projected for 208 passing yards. The Commanders' Josh Johnson is expected to throw for just 161 yards.
Eagles Starting QB
- Jalen Hurts: 208 projected passing yards
Commanders Starting QB
- Josh Johnson: 161 projected passing yards
Eagles Rushing Yards
- Saquon Barkley: 74 projected yards
- Jalen Hurts: 32 projected yards
- Tank Bigsby: 14 projected yards
Commanders Rushing Yards
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 67 projected yards
- Jeremy McNichols: 20 projected yards
- Josh Johnson: 17 projected yards
Eagles Receiving Yards
- A.J. Brown: 56 projected yards
- DeVonta Smith: 55 projected yards
- Dallas Goedert: 35 projected yards
- Saquon Barkley: 17 projected yards
- Jahan Dotson: 15 projected yards
Commanders Receiving Yards
- Terry McLaurin: 45 projected yards
- Deebo Samuel: 32 projected yards
- Treylon Burks: 27 projected yards
- Ben Sinnott: 15 projected yards
- John Bates: 13 projected yards
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Eagles vs Commanders: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 game between the Eagles and Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field is scheduled to start at 8:25am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders
- Date: Monday 5 January 2026
- Time: 8:25am AEDT
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs Washington predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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