THE BEST GAMES TO BET
COLTS at JETS
1 p.m., Jets by 3 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: A matchup of two dysfunctional groups. Sean Steichen can’t resolve on who’s QB ought to be and goes again to Anthony Richardson this week. The Jets, after all, are underperforming in every single place at an unbelievable fee. They have been fortunate to have caught the Texans in a nasty spot and weren’t aggressive in Arizona, the place their defensive effort must be questioned. For us, it’s when unsure, take the hook. We will’t see the Jets successful, in the event that they, do, by greater than a area objective. Hit the below onerous. The Jets are among the many lowest-scoring groups within the NFL and we don’t see the Indy offense going off so long as they’re taking part in musical chairs at QB.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Colts and the below.
JAGUARS at LIONS
1 p.m., Lions by 13 ½, 46 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The road has been wager up all the way in which from 10 ½, and for good cause. Although they didn’t cowl by the hook final week, the Lions got here all the way in which again to beat the Texans in a prime-time street sport. Again house the place they excel, they won’t take any possibilities in opposition to the moribund Jags. Mac Jones will begin once more with Trevor Lawrence out, leaving the Jags with no probability to win a shootout in opposition to Jared Goff, a great wager to not throw 5 INTs this week. So long as it stays below two touchdowns, Detroit’s nonetheless the choose.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the below.
PACKERS at BEARS
1 p.m., Packers by 6 ½, 40 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: That is only a full fade in opposition to the Bears, who’ve gone 23 straight drives and not using a TD. Matt Eberflus can’t decide to Caleb Williams, which may’t do a lot for the rookie’s shaky confidence as he takes on the rival Packers together with his job on the road and his offensive coordinator, Shane Waldron, fired. The Packers are absolutely wholesome after the bye for the primary time since opening week, and that features Jordan Love whereas the Bears are licking a number of wounds, together with LG Teven Jenkins, edge rusher Montez Sweat and security Jaquan Brisker. If Jenkens can’t go, an O-line that has been getting destroyed might be dropping certainly one of its finest gamers. Want extra convincing? Matt Lafleur is an ideal 10-0 SU and ATS in opposition to the Bears.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Packers and the below.
RAVENS at STEELERS
1 p.m., Ravens by 3 ½, 48
HANK’S HONEYS: Russell Wilson is cooking and he’ll have some poultry on the menu right here. No protection has allowed extra passing yards per sport than the Ravens and in a rivalry sport like this, that giant a niche might be exploited. We don’t see a Mike Tomlin-coached crew permitting his protection to be run over by Derrick Henry and pretty much as good as Lamar Jackson has been, he’s but to gentle up the Steelers with a profession report of 2-4, a passer score of 66.8, 4 TDs and 7 INTs. Underdogs catching a area objective plus the hook have been cash this season and that goes much more in an enormous divisional sport at house. The Steelers are 11-3 ATS as a house canine since 2018.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Steelers and the over.
RAMS at PATRIOTS
1 p.m., Rams by 4 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s a nasty spot for the Rams, flying to New England on a brief week to face an opponent they will simply overlook whereas recognizing them 4 ½ factors. In the meantime, the Patriots have picked it up recently, successful two of their final three video games with rookie QB Drake Maye taking part in some spectacular soccer and their protection bettering, now that it’s not staying on the sector all sport. Unusually, the Rams’ offense has slumped since Matthew Stafford’s weapons returned. A more healthy Pats protection ought to reap the benefits of the LA’s O-line.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Patriots and the below.
VIKINGS at TITANS
1 p.m., Vikings by 6 ½, 40
HANK’S HONEYS: The road simply feels too massive. Although they’ve gained two straight in opposition to the Colts and Jaguars, the Vikings aren’t the identical juggernaut they have been earlier than they misplaced that showdown with the Lions. They haven’t scored greater than 21 factors since that sport and Sam Darnold has regressed to the norm with a number of questionable choices. The Titans ought to be capable of preserve him below wraps with their go rush and top-five go protection. Sometimes, dome groups just like the Vikes are far much less explosive on street grass.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Titans and the below.
BROWNS at SAINTS
1 p.m., Saints by 1 ½, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The textbook transfer is to wager on the crew the week it fires its coach and fade them the following sport. That applies right here. The Browns have the higher protection, particularly up entrance the place they are going to be throughout Derek Carr, who’s horrible below strain. On the identical time, he Saints’ incapability to cease the run will hang-out them in opposition to Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford. Let’s not neglect additionally that Jameis Winston will most likely have a little bit additional juice again within the Superdome. The Browns wanted the bye week to reconnoiter issues and we anticipate the Saints to have a little bit of a letdown after their upset win over the Falcons.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Browns and the below.
FALCONS at BRONCOS
4:05 p.m., Broncos by 1 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: The Broncos can have the Falcons’ full consideration after Atlanta stumbled in New Orleans final week however how will Denver reply after blowing what appeared like a slam-dunk upset win in opposition to the Chiefs? The Broncos being a younger crew, we don’t suppose they’ll bounce again very properly. Kirk Cousins had led the Falcons to scoring over 26 factors in 5 of their final seven video games whereas the Broncos have scored 20 factors or fewer in six of their final 10.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Falcons and the below.
BENGALS at CHARGERS
8:20 p.m., Chargers by 1 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Bengals, a powerful 4-6 crew if there ever was one, preserve dropping shut video games to good opponents. That may ordinarily give them worth on this state of affairs. Nonetheless, the Chargers are additionally higher than their report and may be essentially the most underrated crew among the many contenders. Balanced, sound and very well-coached, they match up properly in opposition to the Bengals, whom they are going to pressure to play their sport. Cincy is made to win shootouts on the power of Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase however Jim Harbaugh turns video games into ugly slogfests. The Bengals’ protection isn’t made to soak up a pounding. The Bolts, who might be within the nationwide highlight for as soon as, will preserve grinding and successful.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chargers and the below.
TEXANS at COWBOYS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Texans by 7 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Sure, the Cowboys stink however it is a whole overreaction. There may be one matchup that may preserve them within the sport. The Texans have one of many worst O-lines in soccer. When it’s not permitting sacks (a second-worst 34) , it’s committing holding penalties. With Micah Parsons again, the Cowboys sacked Jalen Hurts 5 occasions, and it’s a great wager they’ll be throughout C.J. Stroud as properly. The Cowboys must have some delight lest and going through their in-state rival at house on a Monday night time ought to deliver it out.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cowboys and the below.
LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
CHIEFS at BILLS
4:25 p.m., Payments by 1 ½, 45 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: These video games are all the time inconceivable to foretell. The Payments have gained three straight common season matchups in opposition to the Chiefs however since Patrick Mahomes grew to become the starter, the Chiefs are 11-3 SU and 12-1-1 ATS as an underdog. Nonetheless, KC has lined in simply 4 of their 9 wins this week. The thumb on the size favors Buffalo. The Payments are house they usually have been overperforming the quantity. KC has been underperforming with an offense that doesn’t look proper. The Chiefs are simply as a consequence of lastly lose one. We’re loving the below. The Chiefs don’t pile up factors nowadays.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Payments and the below.
BEST OF THE REST
RAIDERS at DOLPHINS
1 p.m., Dolphins by 7, 44 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Raiders and the below.
SEAHAWKS at 49ERS
4:05 p.m., Niners by 6 ½, 48 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the over.
WEEK’S BEST BET: Packers. Nonetheless personal ’em.
LAST WEEK: 7-7, 7-7 over/below
OVERALL: 68-80-4, 79-72-1 over/below
BEST BETS: 6-4
