Great NFL Betting Odds in Week 9 for Thursday, Sunday and Monday Night Games

The trade that Philadelphia made in the off-season for A.J. Brown looks better with each passing week. Jalen Hurts had four touchdown passes for the Eagles against Pittsburgh, with three of them going to Brown. On the day, he only caught six balls – but those receptions went for 156 yards, as the deep ball was the Eagles’ key to victory. Hurts is just the third quarterback to throw four touchdown passes that traveled at least 20 yards through the air in one game since ESPN started to track air yards in 2006. Now the Eagles enter a soft part of their schedule, starting with a midweek visit to Houston. Check out our sports betting thoughts on the prime-time games for Week 9 as well as some exciting matchups from the Sunday afternoon time slots.

 

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→ Thursday, November 2

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Philadelphia Eagles (-13) at Houston Texans
(8:15 pm ET, Prime Video)

The Eagles would make the first 8-0 start in the long history of the franchise with a win down in Texas, while the Texans have muddled their way to a 1-5-1 start. On the road, the Eagles have won five in a row, and one key to this has been Jalen Hurts’ ball security. He has 10 touchdown passes against just two interceptions, and in addition to A.J. Brown’s solid work this year, DeVonta Smith has also caught 38 balls. Miles Sanders is the top running back with 563 yards in seven games, with five touchdowns. The Eagles’ defense permits just 16.9 points per game, thanks in part to four interceptions from C.J. Gardner-Johnson and 5 ½ sacks from Haason Reddick.

Houston has just won once straight up in their last 11 home games. Davis Mills has an 8:6 TD:INT ratio and a 63.1 percent completion rate. The ground game is decent, as Dameon Pierce has 539 yards and three scores, and the defense has been reasonably stingy, permitting just 22 points per game behind five sacks from Jerry Hughes. The Eagles have only covered once in their last five road games – but the Texans have only covered once in their last five games overall. Given that this is a midweek game (often with less offense), I see the Eagles winning a workmanlike game – but not by two touchdowns. Texans to cover.

 

→ Sunday, November 6

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Green Bay Packers (-3.5) at Detroit Lions
(12:00 pm ET, FOX)

There’s a lot to like about the Detroit Lions, but their defense is not one of those things. They can put up a ton of points and can move the ball up and down the field, but they can’t get any stops. We saw this last week again, as they led the Dolphins by 10 at halftime but got shut out after the intermission and lost by four. Jared Goff threw for 321 yards and a score, but the running game was limited.

They face a Packers team that has plenty of frustration of its own. Aaron Rodgers can still move around in the pocket and make terrific throws, but his receivers have a hard time getting separation. Aaron Jones ran for 143 yards against Buffalo last week, but the team needs to be able to get more defensive stops. I do think the Packers can take care of business against this defense, though. Packers to win and cover.

 

Seattle Seahawks (+2.5) at Arizona Cardinals
(4:05 pm ET, FOX)

Geno Smith is rolling this year, with a 13:3 TD:INT ratio and a 72.7% pass completion rate. D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett have combined for six receiving touchdowns and over 1,000 yards, and Kenneth Walker III is doing enough in the running game to give the offense balance. The defense is improving and is now giving up just 24.9 points per game.

Arizona has dropped eight of their last nine at home, but the return of DeAndre Hopkins may turn things around. He has 22 catches in just two games, and Zach Ertz is turning back the clock a bit at tight end. However, the Cardinals have failed to cover in five straight games against NFC West opponents. Seahawks to cover.

 

Tennessee Titans (+11) at Kansas City Chiefs
(8:20 pm ET, NBC)

I’m going to wait to make a firm prediction on this game until we learn the status of Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Rookie Malik Willis was able to guide the Titans to a win over Houston last week, but that was due in large part to Derrick Henry, who ran for 219 yards. The Chiefs come out of their bye this week and should be ready on offense, but who can slow Henry down? For now, I’m going with Kansas City to cover, but that may change if Tannehill is healthy and can go.

 

→ Monday, November 7

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Baltimore Ravens (-3) at New Orleans Saints
(8:15 pm ET, ESPN)

Baltimore leads the AFC North with a 5-3 record, but they have a propensity to let leads slip away. The New Orleans Saints have a 3-5 record despite having a lot of talent on offense, as their ball security has been less than reliable. Lamar Jackson needs a consistent answer at tailback, with J.K. Dobbins, Kenyan Drake and Gus Edwards all taking turns in dominating games. The defense has been solid, permitting 22.9 points per game, but they need to finish games more effectively.

The Saints look ready to roll with Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback. He was solid in a 24-0 win over Las Vegas last week, but he needs to be more consistent as far as avoiding interceptions. Alvin Kamara’s return helps bring balance to the offense, but the team still could use 100% health for Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry. Saints to cover.

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