NFL Week 9: The Eagles cannot be beat

With the NFL trade deadline in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start separating the Evers from the Nevers.

• If you’re a fan of the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles or Kansas City Chiefs — things are looking up! Your team owns one of the top three odds to win the Super Bowl, and you can place a bet on them to win it all on FanDuel.

• On the flip side, give a squeeze to a Houston Texans or Pittsburgh Steelers fan in your life. This year just ain’t it.

Last week I went 2-1, bringing my overall record to an even 3-3. Not bad for an avid sports fan turned casual sports gambler.

• Quick reminder that you can find my weekly picks in this email, in The GIST’s Twitter Community and on our website’s sports betting section. We have you covered.

I’m coming to your inboxes early this week because tonight’s Eagles vs. Texans game is too good to pass up talking about,and not just because Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts continues to champion women.

• These birds are still the only undefeated team left this season, and they’re taking on a one-win Texans team that sits near the bottom of the league in nearly every category.

• I like the Eagles to cover the spread (-13.5), meaning I think they’ll win by 14 or more points. A $5 bet at -114 odds would win a $9.35 payout.

To round out tonight’s game, I’m expecting another big game from Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown.

• A $5 bet on Brown as an anytime touchdown scorer (+105) would win a $10.25 payout, and a $5 bet on his receiving yards to be over 69.5 (-114) would win a $9.39 payout.

Have fun and wager responsibly!