THE 10 BEST GAMES TO BET
RAMS at JETS
1 p.m., Rams by 3, 46 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Rams are the higher, extra motivated, extra rested group, which makes this seem as a sucker line. Nonetheless, we’re biting. Aaron Rodgers appeared fairly good in Jacksonville however the Rams should not the Jags. They’re the brand new leaders of the NFC West and Sean McVay often is aware of what to do with a lead. It is perhaps forwards and backwards for some time, however finally, Matthew Stafford, by no means bothered by the chilly, will make use of his superior weapons, together with a much-improved run sport, to tug away. The Jets, BTW, have misplaced their final seven ATS in opposition to the NFC.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Rams and the over.
GIANTS at FALCONS
1 p.m., Falcons by 10 ½, 40 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s one factor for the Ravens to put these sorts of factors. It’s one other for the Falcons, with Michael Penix Jr. making his first begin. As unhealthy because the Giants are — as unhealthy as any group that has worn the proud uniform — this needs to be a report unfold for a QB making his rookie debut. Drew Lock is Y.A. Tittle by comparability. This Falcons protection isn’t superb and the Giants have simply sufficient with Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy to maintain this contained in the quantity in a low-scoring sport.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Giants and the beneath.
STEELERS at RAVENS
Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Ravens by 6 ½, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: Anyway you have a look at this sport, it’s the Ravens, even with the massive unfold amongst hated rivals and with a lot on the road. It’s all the time a bodily sport and the Ravens are higher ready for it. They emptied the bench in opposition to the Giants final week popping out of their bye. The Steelers have run a gauntlet of 4 divisional video games earlier than final week’s loss in Philly. They appeared a bit drained in that one and could possibly be with out T.J. Watt on D and WR George Pickens for a 3rd straight week. Flying excessive, the Ravens might be searching for revenge. Pittsburgh’s offense gained’t sustain.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Ravens and the over.
EAGLES at COMMANDERS
1 p.m., Eagles by 3 ½, 45 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: We’re going to chew on the hook right here with the Commanders battling for a wild card spot. The Eagles, whereas wanting like certain Tremendous Bowl contenders, clinched a playoff spot final week and may afford to take a breath. The Commanders nearly blew a 17-point lead by already waiting for this one. Jayden Daniels was slumping when the groups met 5 weeks in the past however has picked it up since. Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown could possibly be dinged up. The Eagles protection is elite and the Washington D hasn’t been far off. The overall has been wager down however it’s nonetheless an beneath decide.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Commanders and the beneath.
LIONS at BEARS
1 p.m., Lions by 7, 48
HANK’S HONEYS: The Lions’ plethora of defensive accidents bit them final week in opposition to the Payments. However do the Bears have sufficient offensive punch to cowl in opposition to the Lions for the second time? Caleb Williams, a rookie with a 3rd particular person calling performs for him, has taken a step again and his offensive line has him on his heels from the snap of the ball. They’ve averaged 14.75 ppg since Week 8, topping 20 factors solely as soon as. Nobody is stopping the Lions, now averaging over 32 ppg for the season.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
CARDINALS at PANTHERS
1 p.m., Playing cards by 4 ½, 47
HANK’S HONEYS: The Panthers are again to underdog standing after collapsing within the favorites’ position in opposition to the Cowboys and that mini-streak of improved play they have been driving is perhaps over and carried out. The Cardinals now not have a transparent path to the playoffs however this is a chance to dominate a foul group for the second straight week. Exhausting-running James Conner matches up effectively in opposition to the rubbery Carolina run protection, which has allowed 173 yards per sport. In the meantime, after struggling to cowl CeeDee Lamb, they’ve obtained one other problem in opposition to Marvin Harrison Jr.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cardinals and the beneath.
VIKINGS at SEAHAWKS
4:05 p.m., Vikings by 4 ½, 43
HANK’S HONEYS: The forecast is depressing in Seattle with rain and excessive winds, making this an beneath wager earlier than backing both aspect. Geno Smith is evidently going to play by his knee damage however his O-line has been ravaged by damage. The Seahawks, with a return from RB Kenneth Walker on the horizon, are going to need to shorten the sport and depend on their protection. With factors at a premium, that has us leaning towards the underdog as effectively. Sam Darnold has been getting a bit careless with the soccer currently and Kevin O’Connell isn’t going to wish to open issues up. The spot says Seahawks. Minnesota has Inexperienced Bay on deck. Seattle is a determined group and will play that means.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the beneath.
JAGUARS at RAIDERS
4:25 p.m., Raiders by 1 ½, 39 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Two dreadful groups however a very good alternative for sensible bettors with the Raiders matching up a lot better. The Jaguars’ move protection offers up huge performs at an alarming charge. Aidan O’Connell is due again, which can not sound like a lot however he does have the arm to stretch the sphere, with TE Brock Bowers working beneath. Maxx Crosby and the Raiders’ move rush has been heating up with 12 sacks in three video games. Mac Jones is weak to strain and his O-line offers up a variety of it. Put a couple of dimes on the over when you’re at it. Neither group has something to lose.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Raiders and the over.
BUCS at COWBOYS
8:20 p.m., Bucs by 3 ½, 48 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Baker Mayfield might obtain a variety of plaudits for his competitiveness however this Bucs group can run the soccer, as much as No. 2 within the NFL behind Bucky Irving and Rachaad White. That’s indicative of a group poised to make a stretch run. The Cowboys, in the meantime, can not cease the run, which results in a complete lot of different unhealthy stuff. The Cowboys’ spectacular win over the Panthers final week doesn’t imply they’re immediately going to click on. It’s extra about how poorly the Panthers and Bryce Younger performed. They’ll revert to the norm right here.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the over.
SAINTS at PACKERS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Packers by 13 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Packers could also be caught waiting for subsequent week’s showdown with the Vikings sufficient to let the Saints slide in beneath the quantity. The Saints nonetheless have battle in them, as evidenced by their late rally to cowl after they may have stop in opposition to the Commanders. The Packers are a very good first-half wager however the again door might be open as soon as they get forward.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Saints and the beneath.
LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
49ERS at DOLPHINS
4:25 p.m., Dolphins by 1 ½, 46 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Each groups got here into the season with excessive hopes that have been rapidly shot down with accidents taking part in an element. So it’s onerous to determine which one in every of them will put up a battle. After taking part in one sport in a blizzard and one other in pouring rain, a regressing Brock Purdy ought to really feel higher in balmy Miami. He’s obtained a contract developing however do the 49ers simply wish to get the season over with? Tua Tagovailoa threw away the Dolphins’ fading hoped with three INTs in Houston whereas his group dominated the stat sheet. Does he reply with an enormous sport? Too many ifs, apart from the beneath.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Dolphins and the beneath.
BEST OF THE REST
TEXANS at CHIEFS
Saturday, 1 p.m., Chiefs by 3, 41
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chiefs and the beneath.
BROWNS at BENGALS
1 p.m., Bengals by 7, 47
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bengals and the over.
TITANS at COLTS
1 p.m., Colts by 4 ½, 42 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Titans and the beneath.
PATRIOTS at BILLS
4:25 p.m., Payments by 14 ½, 46 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Patriots and the over.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Cardinals. Fading Carolina.
LAST WEEK: 5-11, 8-7-1 over/beneath
OVERALL: 103-117-4, 113-108-3 over/beneath
BEST BETS: 8-7
