Eagles prop bets for Week 9: Miles Sanders primed for a big game on the ground

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Miles Sanders Anytime TD -110

Miles Sanders Over/79.5 Rush yds

What is the line telling you: Houston is giving up 5.6 yards per rush attempt, and have given up 100 yards or more four times this season (177 yards to Indianapolis; 149 to Denver; 281 to Chicago; 136 to Jacksonville). Sanders averages 5 yards per carry and should get plenty of opportunities behind that offensive line. Adding to that advantage is Texans’ starting defensive tackle Maliek Collins is out. Expect Sanders to have a monster game.

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