The 2024 NFL preseason is now in Week 2 and the Philadelphia Eagles will visit the New England Patriots in a standalone game on Thursday. Last week, the Eagles beat the Baltimore Ravens, 16-13. Meanwhile, the Patriots topped the Carolina Panthers, 17-3. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. New England is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Eagles vs. Patriots odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 35.5. Before making any Eagles vs. Patriots picks, be sure to check out what proven SportsLine's resident Eagles expert, Matt Severance, has to say.

Severance is a well-connected writer and high-volume handicapper who has worked in the industry since 2005. He went 121-93-2 for a profit of $589 on his NFL picks last season. And he went 103-89-2 during the 2023 college football season for a profit of $665. Furthermore, Severance is on a 20-7-1 roll (+1202) on his last 28 Eagles picks! Anyone who has followed his picks is way up.

The expert knows Philadelphia players like Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee will lead the Eagles' offense with the majority of starters sitting out. Last week against the Ravens, Philly had 259 yards of total offense.

The expert also New England is at a different stage than Philadelphia. The Patriots are rebuilding, so every game matters. Last week, rookie quarterback Joe Milton played well, finishing with 54 passing yards, 22 rushing yards, and one passing score.

Now Severance has set his sights on Eagles vs. Patriots.  He's leaning Under on the point total and has discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks before locking in your plays!

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