THE BEST GAMES TO BET
GIANTS at LIONS
1 p.m., Lions by 10 1/2, 50
HANK’S HONEYS: The Lions are nearly automated in a bounce-back spot, particularly towards inferior opposition and particularly the week after Dan Campbell has seen his choices criticized. The Giants’ protection gives the proper trampoline for an offense simply stifled by the Philadelphia wind. Lucky that Josh Jacobs was injured throughout final week’s recreation with Inexperienced Bay, it’ll discover containing Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery a herculean process. Jaxson Dart’s return gives a spark however he’s nonetheless a rookie and is certain to pressure issues in any shootout with Jared Goff. If something, it simply makes the over extra engaging.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
JETS at RAVENS
1 p.m., Ravens by 13 ½, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Sure, this can be a lot of factors, particularly contemplating that the Jets are 6-4 ATS, 3-1 on the street. Moreover, The Jets’ protection has held 4 of its final 5 opponents to 27 or fewer factors however that is the sport the place the trades of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams can manifest themselves. Though Lamar Jackson is just not but 100%, Derrick Henry would be the Jets’ chief concern. The Ravens maintain a giant benefit within the trenches and will be capable of put on the Jets down and break issues open within the second half. Aaron Glenn lastly gave up on Justin Fields however whereas Tyrod Taylor gives higher ball safety, there’s a ceiling on what number of factors he’ll produce. The Jets will wish to muck issues up with Breece Corridor however the Ravens’ greatest enchancment has been towards the run. The Jets should depend on Taylor’s arm if issues begin to get away from them.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Ravens and the below.
COLTS at CHIEFS
1 p.m., Chiefs by 3 ½, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The over-valued Chiefs have precisely one SU win over a group with a profitable file and there’s no cause to again them right here, particularly with the hook in play. Despite Daniel Jones’ current regressions towards his Giants days, the Colts ought to be capable of do what the Payments did to the Chiefs’ Twenty fourth-ranked run D with No. 1 rusher Jonathan Taylor, consuming up clock as they grind. Sauce Gardner’s presence may restrict Patrick Mahomes’ choices. The Colts will probably be contemporary coming off their bye with an opportunity to make a press release that the stability of energy is shifting within the AFC.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Colts and the below.
PATRIOTS at BENGALS
1 p.m., Patriots by 7, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Bengals’ QB scenario is up within the air. All indicators level to Joe Burrow making his return from a turf toe damage. Nonetheless, we now have Drake Maye going through the league’s worst go protection and with Trey Hendrickson uncertain. The Patriots will play towards an excellent group however for now they’re discovering this stream of patsies to their liking and maintain protecting week after week. That’s very true on the street the place the Pats are 5-0 SU and ATS. New England’s run protection permits simply over 84 ypg and will decelerate Chase Brown. With Ja’Marr Chase sitting out his suspension, a rusty Burrow will discover it powerful sledding.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Patriots and the below.
STEELERS at BEARS
1 p.m., Bears by 3, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: Loads of individuals in Pittsburgh really feel that Mason Rudolph is an improve over the injured Aaron Rodgers. He’s a preferred determine within the locker room, he’s had success when he’s crammed in earlier than (together with final week) and the group ought to rally round him. Ultimately, the Bears’ luck goes to expire. Although beat up on protection, they took benefit of one of many worst QB performances of the yr by J.J. McCarthy and may need bother going through a group that in some ways is their mirror picture. Mike Tomlin isn’t a foul guess as an underdog.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Steelers and the below.
SEAHAWKS at TITANS
1 p.m., Seahawks by 12 ½, 40
HANK’S HONEYS: The Titans aren’t going to have the ability to do a factor towards this Seattle protection, which just about shut down the Rams in final week’s loss. Sam Darnold folded as normal below strain from the Rams’ protection, throwing 4 INTs. He’ll have all day towards the Titans whereas Kenneth Walker eats up yards towards Tennessee’s Twenty seventh-ranked run D. Seattle needs to be desperate to bounce again from final week’s disappointment in L.A. towards maybe the worst group within the NFL.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the below.
JAGUARS at CARDINALS
4:05 p.m., Jags by 2 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: We’re holding our nostril as we write this. Sure, we’re going with the Cardinals after being outscored 85-44 over the previous two weeks. A 3rd straight catastrophe will put them within the must-fade class, however for now it’s laborious to select the Jags as a street favourite. With two AFC South matchups on the horizon, they may very well be caught wanting previous the Cardinals and they’re in a horrible journey spot, with 4 roadies, together with London, in six weeks. Trevor Lawrence has been inconsistent at finest. Although the Jags blew away the Chargers final week, he threw for less than 153 yards after managing simply 119 yards the week earlier than. Jacoby Brissett did throw for 452 yards in final week’s loss. The Jaguars rank simply No. 21 towards the go.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cardinals and the over.
PANTHERS at 49ERS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Niners by 6 ½, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Earlier than placing up 30 factors on the Falcons for the second time final week, the Panthers scored solely 7, 16, 9 and 13 factors of their earlier 4 video games. Likewise, exterior of his spectacular efficiency towards the jet-lagged Falcons final week, Bryce Younger hasn’t progressed a lot. Accidents have ravaged the 49ers protection however they will nonetheless defend the run fairly properly and that’s the place the Panthers can beat you with Rico Dowdle. Mac Jones was a serviceable caretaker however Brock Purdy’s return has supplied a QB improve.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: 49ers and the below.
BROWNS at RAIDERS
4:05 p.m., Raiders by 3 ½, 36 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Right here’s the quandary. Geno Smith is just about achieved. Shedeur Sanders stinks even worse. Actually, he was so unhealthy final week that the Raiders are favored by greater than a FG. Then we now have Myles Garrett harassing Smith and Maxx Crosby throughout Sanders. Nevertheless, Sanders ought to see some enchancment. He’s not coming into this one ice chilly, he’ll have gotten first group reps all week and he’ll have a recreation plan round him. The Browns do have a few benefits with their protection and their operating recreation. That needs to be sufficient to maintain them shut on this mom of all duds.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Browns and the below.
EAGLES at COWBOYS
4:25 p.m., Eagles by 4 ½, 47
HANK’S HONEYS: The Cowboys’ protection has improved since Quinnen Williams modified uniforms. The ex-Jet has solidified a defensive position that really seemed midway first rate on opening day in Philly. The Eagles are grinding out wins today and are shying away from their explosive elements. OT Lane Johnson is on the shelf and the Eagles often battle with out him within the lineup. Now C Cam Jurgens is in concussion protocol. The Eagles weren’t blocking properly for Saquon Barkley even earlier than these developments. Dak Prescott at all times ups his recreation towards NFC East opponents. It’s both seize the factors or nothing.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cowboys and the below.
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LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
VIKINGS at PACKERS
1 p.m., Packers by 6 ½, 41
HANK’S HONEYS: You’ll have made a revenue fading each groups just lately. J.J. McCarthy has proven us nothing. He was God-awful towards the Bears. He’s early in his studying curve and it’s getting late within the season. In the meantime, Jordan Love is inconsistent and with Josh Jacobs iffy, he’s going to be up towards a Brian Flores protection that stymied him in each video games final season. Although this can be a rivalry recreation, the Packers may very well be caught looking forward to their Thanksgiving Day showdown towards the Lions.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Vikings and the below.
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BEST OF THE REST
FALCONS at SAINTS
4:25 p.m., Falcons by 1 ½, 39 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Saints and the below.
BUCS at RAMS
8:20 p.m., Rams by 6 ½, 49 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the below.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Browns. Make Deion’s day.
LAST WEEK: 8-7; OVER/UNDER: 10-5
OVERALL: 84-78-1; OVER/UNDER: 89-72-2
BEST BETS: 8-3
