The Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals match-up in this years 2009 NFC championship game in what is expected to be a showcase of offensive talent on Sunday, January 18th 2009.

The Eagles and Cardinals have played twice in the post-season, with the then- Chicago Cardinals beating philadelphia by a 28-21 score in the 1947 NFL Championship, and the Eagles getting the win by a 7-0 score in the 1948 NFL title game.

The historical regular season series between the Eagles and Cardinals, which goes all the way back to the 1935 season, is tied at 53-53-5. The Eagles tied the series with their 48-20 home win on Thanksgiving night of this season. Arizona was victorious in the previous game, a 27-21 win at home on Christmas Eve 2005. The Eagles last won in Arizona in 2001.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently have the Philadelphia Eagles set as 3 point betting odds favorites against the Arizona Cardinals with the games over/under posted at 47 total points.

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Here are some football betting trends to consider:
Eagles are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 playoff road games.
Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Cardinals are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in January.
Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.

Here are some over/under betting trends to consider:
Under is 4-0-1 in Eagles last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 4-0-1 in Eagles last 5 playoff games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Under is 5-0-1 in Eagles last 6 playoff games as a favorite.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games as a home underdog.
Over is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.

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