NFL Week 9 Odds: 5 Best Bets Against the Spread

By Brad Rowland | Nov 2, 2014

Detailed view of the NFL logo on the hat of a referee during the game between the Arizona Cardinals against the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) signals to fans as he exits the field after the Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans 30-16 at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans (+2) over Philadelphia Eagles

The Texans are the opposite of the public side as a short home underdog. Naturally, I love them in this spot, even against the “better” team in Philadelphia.

The Eagles are a perfect 4-0 in their home building, but just 1-2 away from Philadelphia, and home underdogs are generally one of the better plays in the NFL. Houston has defined quarterback issues, but provided that Ryan Fitzpatrick can simply “manage the game”, Arian Foster is playing as well as any running back in the NFL and J.J. Watt is (unquestionably) the best defensive player in the league.

You may have to hold your nose, but I believe that Houston is the right side.

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