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NFL Week 8 Odds: 5 Best Bets Against the Spread

By Brad Rowland

Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform with the Big Ben clock tower as a backdrop at the NFL Fan Rally at Trafalgar Square in advance of the International Series game between the Detroit Lions and the Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform with the Big Ben clock tower as a backdrop at the NFL Fan Rally at Trafalgar Square in advance of the International Series game between the Detroit Lions and the Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) talks with head coach Bruce Arians during a timeout against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) talks with head coach Bruce Arians during a timeout against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona Cardinals (-1.5) over Philadelphia Eagles

This is arguably the best game of the weekend, as it pits two teams with 5-1 records against one another. However, the majority of the public seems to be on Philadelphia as the “flashier” team, with a general skepticism with regard to Arizona as a team with a “fluky” record.

I like the Cards.

It is unquestionably true that Arizona was fortunate to escape the Drew Stanton-Logan Thomas era with this 5-1 mark, but with Carson Palmer back, the Cardinals suddenly have a top-flight offense to pair with their solid defensive group. With that said, it is nearly as important to be playing against Nick Foles on the road in this spot, and until proven otherwise, I will continue to fade the Eagles in that situation.

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