THE 10 BEST GAMES TO BET
BUCS at GIANTS
1 p.m., Bucs by 5 ½, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Giants followers are euphoric over the benching of Daniel Jones however let’s not overlook that after the Tommy Cutlets glow light final season, he averaged solely 130 passing yards in his final three begins. We simply don’t see him transferring the needle. Todd Bowles might be blitzing off the bus and DeVito will get no extra time behind that leaky O-line than did Jones. The Bucs could also be 4-6 however they’re set to make a transfer as they lastly getting a break from their brutal schedule whereas getting again Mike Evans. Just like the Giants, they are going to be coming off a much-needed bye with reinforcements arriving within the secondary. In contrast to the Giants, they’re a a lot better group than their document.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the below.
PATRIOTS at DOLPHINS
1 p.m., Dolphins by 7, 46
HANK’S HONEYS: The Dolphins have re-energized their playoff hopes with a path to the postseason open in opposition to a few of the worst groups within the league. Enter the Patriots, who simply uncovered their secondary in opposition to the Rams final week. Now that Tua Tagovailoa has his timing again (the Fins have averaged 28 ppg during the last 4), he ought to decide up the place Matthew Stafford left off. Miami has lined eight straight in opposition to the Patriots, profitable seven of these video games SU. New England’s offense has extra punch with Drake Maye at QB so we’re fairly assured that this recreation will go over the full as nicely. Nonetheless, it’s a Miami rout.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Dolphins and the over.
CHIEFS at PANTHERS
1 p.m., Chiefs by 10 ½, 43
HANK’S HONEYS: The kick within the pants the Chiefs simply obtained from the Payments ought to serve them nicely in opposition to this completely over-matched opponent. They’re now enjoying for residence area benefit the remainder of the way in which and the lowly Panthers, who’ve by some means received two straight, are the unlucky first step in that course of. Bryce Younger’s largest drawback thus far has been his incapacity to decipher defenses. Good luck with what Steve Spagnuolo can throw at him. Okay.C. doesn’t often cowl massive spreads like this, at the very least not these days. They will’t assist to cowl on this one.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chiefs and the over.
LIONS at COLTS
1 p.m., Lions by 7 ½, 50 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Lions are 8-2 ATS despite the fact that they’re compelled to cowl monster spreads like this. Individuals are looking for causes to wager on the Colts, i.e., it’s a flat spot for Detroit or how nicely Anthony Richardson performed in opposition to the Jets. However Dan Campbell consistently rides herd on this group in order that they hardly expertise a letdown — and he by no means takes his foot off the fuel when he’s forward. Jared Goff had his one putrid recreation when he threw 5 INTs in opposition to the Texans. He’s not going to have one other in opposition to the seventh-worst cross protection within the NFL. Richardson goes to be compelled to match factors and he hasn’t proven that he’s constant sufficient to try this. You’ll most likely nonetheless earn a living betting on the Lions the remainder of the yr. So why combat it?
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
VIKINGS at BEARS
1 p.m., Vikings by 3 ½, 39 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Vikings might be on the street for the third straight week, dealing with a Bears group that desperately wants a win. The Bears’ offense regarded a lot better with Thomas Brown calling the performs in opposition to the Packers. Caleb Williams in opposition to Brian Flores’ aggressive protection is the important thing to the sport however he has the legs to keep away from the blitz and the arm to make the Vikings pay. Final week’s blowout win over the Titans was a little bit of a mirage, with Tennessee being penalized 13 instances to Minny’s three. Contemplating how good 3 ½ factors have been to underdog groups this season, it’s Bears or nothing.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bears and the over.
TEXANS at TITANS
1 p.m., Texans by 7 ½, 40 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: With the road over a TD, the Titans must be the decide as a house divisional canine. There isn’t a lot left within the season for the Titans, apart from this recreation in opposition to their divisional rivals. Odds are, they’ll give the Texans their finest effort. In the meantime, Houston is coming off its finest recreation of the season in opposition to its in-state rivals the place they made amends for blowing the earlier recreation in opposition to the Lions. Tennessee truly has the NFL’s finest cross protection primarily based on yards per recreation. Will Levis has put his mind-boggling errors behind him and has been enjoying comparatively nicely these days. Generally, the Titans outplayed the Vikings final week however misplaced on penalties.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Titans and the over.
COWBOYS at COMMANDERS
1 p.m., Commanders by 10, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s both Commanders or lay off. The Commander are on 10 days relaxation (that can assist Jayden Daniels nurse his ribs) and the Cowboys must journey on a brief week. That’s an enormous drawback. Then there’s the truth that the Cowboys completely stink. Since Dak Prescott was injured (not that he was doing a lot), the Cowboys have allowed over 34 factors and scored below 10 factors in two straight video games. Washington has misplaced two straight video games to 2 high groups, the Steelers and the Eagles, and is because of get again on observe, particularly with an opportunity to run it up in opposition to their largest rival, one that will not have a lot left within the tank.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Commanders and the below.
49ERS at PACKERS
4:25 p.m., Packers by 1 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: What are we to make of the 49ers? They proceed to undergo head-scratching losses, even after the return of Christian McCaffrey and it could simply be time to confess that they’re simply not that good. It’s a rematch from final yr’s playoff, when the Packers blew a lead, however the Packers are higher and the 49ers are worse. Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk are all banged up for the Niners and carry on eye on the harm standing of Nick Bosa. If he doesn’t play, it’s an enormous swing within the Packers’ favor, with Jordan Love attempting to snap out of his stoop. The below stands out right here. Each offenses are struggling and each defenses rank within the league’s high 10.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Packers and the below.
CARDINALS at SEAHAWKS
4:25 p.m., Seahawks by 1 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s important to consider increasingly within the Cardinals, who might be looking for their fifth straight win. Above all, they’re rested coming off a bye whereas the Seahawks are coming off an upset of the 49ers in a bodily recreation. That units them up for a letdown right here. The Seahawks have received 5 straight video games SU within the collection however these two groups typically play wacky video games. Kyler Murray has by no means performed this nicely in his profession and, with each groups, anticipated to go up and down the sector, we’ll go along with the higher offense.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cardinals and the over.
RAVENS at CHARGERS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Ravens by 3, 50 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Ravens must make a coast-to-coast journey after a bodily brawl with their rivals to face a group that’s simply as bodily because the Steelers. The Chargers, with ex-Ravens in all places, are constructed to beat them. They’ve yielded greater than 20 factors in a recreation solely as soon as — final week after constructing an enormous lead on the Bengals — and that’s as a result of they grind groups down and management the clock. They’ll repeat that method right here to maintain Lamar Jackson and his high-scoring offense on the sidelines. With the Chiefs lastly shedding, the Chargers have an out of doors probability at capturing the AFC West once more. They proved their psychological toughness final week in opposition to Cincy and that can serve them nicely right here. Jim will get the higher of John on this newest Harbaugh Bowl.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chargers and the below.
LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
EAGLES at RAMS
8:20 p.m., Eagles by 3, 49
HANK’S HONEYS: On the one hand, it’s a nasty spot for the Eagles, with a coast-to-coast journey after taking management of the NFC East with two straight wins. Nonetheless, they’re well-rested and enjoying their finest soccer. This simply appears like a recreation the place Saquon Barkley thrives. The Eagles ran everywhere in the Rams in final yr’s assembly and that was with out No. 26 within the backfield. Matthew Stafford has his full complement of receivers once more and comes off an enormous recreation in New England. However the Eagles have one of the best defensive numbers within the NFL since their bye below Vic Fangio, together with 11 turnovers of their final 4 video games.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Eagles and the below.
BEST OF THE REST
BRONCOS at RAIDERS
4:05 p.m., Broncos by 4 ½, 41 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Broncos and the below.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Commanders. Boys might be Boys.
LAST WEEK: 6-8, 7-7 over/below
OVERALL: 74-88-4, 86-79-1 over/below
BEST BETS: 6-5
