Monday, September 16, 2024 — NFL Prediction & Pick
The model leans Philadelphia Eagles primarily because of advantages in Market line. The projected margin is PHI by 3.3 points. That lean is driven mainly by market line. Form and Context pull the other way.
On balance, more tracked inputs leaned Atlanta Falcons (2 edges vs 1 for Philadelphia Eagles).
The model leans Philadelphia Eagles even though the simple edge count favors Atlanta Falcons. One large margin contribution can outweigh several smaller stat edges, because the model does not weigh every input equally.
Market line is a large contribution and supports PHI by about 2.4 points of margin. The market spread feature is -5.5.
Form pulls the other way and favors ATL by about 0.7 points of margin.
Context pulls the other way and favors ATL by about 0.7 points of margin.
Philadelphia Eagles -5.5 (Matchbook) | O/U 46.5 (Matchbook)
Atlanta Falcons 22, Philadelphia Eagles 21 — Atlanta Falcons win — Model pick was incorrect
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