THE 10 BEST GAMES TO BET
JETS at BILLS
1 p.m., Payments by 9 ½, 47
HANK’S HONEYS: Had the Payments not been given a scare by the Patriots final week, this may need been a great place for the Jets. The Payments are nearly locked into the No. 2 seed and would have been coasting with no motivation. However odds are they’re not going to let that occur two weeks in a row, not to mention towards a divisional rival. They know they should clear issues up earlier than the playoffs on either side of the ball. It’s virtually extra doubtless that the Jets will throw up the white flag as this disappointing season involves a detailed.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Payments and the underneath.
COLTS at GIANTS
1 p.m., Colts by 7 ½, 43 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Giants are a useless workforce. Opponents have been naming the rating towards them and there’s no motive the Colts can’t do the identical. Brian Daboll’s boys could make doubtful historical past by shedding their ninth sport at house and their disgusted followers are going to allow them to hear it, making for a depressing ambiance at MetLife. There’s a slight caviat. If the Broncos beat the Bengals Saturday, the Colts shall be eradicated. However does it actually matter? Both manner, Jonathan Taylor goes to run over this God-awful Giants rush protection.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Colts and the underneath.
CHARGERS at PATRIOTS
Saturday, 1 p.m., Chargers by 5 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It could possibly be a letdown spot for the Chargers, even off the mini bye. They nonetheless are flying cross nation for a Saturday sport towards a backside tier foe in spite of everything however wrapping up a playoff spot final week. The Patriots may have collapsed within the Buffalo chill final week however as a substitute look as if they is perhaps taking part in to avoid wasting Jerod Mayo’s job. Drake Maye has been spectacular currently and completely able to barging via any again doorways left open. The 2 offenses ought to ship this sport over the overall.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Patriots and the over.
BRONCOS at BENGALS
Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Bengals by 3, 50
HANK’S HONEYS: Is the incorrect workforce favored? Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase have been carrying a nasty Bengals workforce however the well-balanced Broncos current a a lot more durable problem. The Denver offense has averaged simply over 33 ppg in its final 5 outings and shall be up towards a porous protection in Cincy. The Bengals, too, ought to get their factors, as they open up the playbook. With anticipated temperatures within the higher 50s, it’s a reasonably clear over guess.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Broncos and the over.
CARDINALS at RAMS
Saturday, 8:10 p.m., Rams by 5 ½, 49
HANK’S HONEYS: The Cardinals have fallen from the sky after main the NFC West. However whereas the Rams have gained 4 straight to take management of the division, this nonetheless appears like an inflated unfold. For some motive, the Rams have had points towards cellular QBs and that features Kyler Murray within the first assembly. Though the playoff dream is gone, they need to carry it for one final effort in a spoiler position.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cardinals and the over.
PANTHERS at BUCS
1 p.m., Bucs by 7 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: We underestimated the Panthers final week as they roared again towards the Cardinals. They’ve performed significantly better after their terrible begin to the season and may have a possibility to play spoiler towards a divisional foe. They’ve gone 6-1 ATS the final seven weeks, and that loss got here within the one sport by which they have been favored (towards Dallas). Baker Mayfield has had turnover points currently, that his 2023 coordinator, Dave Canalas, would possibly have the ability to exploit.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the over.
RAIDERS at SAINTS
1 p.m., Saints by 2 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Saints couldn’t have performed any worse at Lambeau Area. After seeing Derek Carr, Taysom Hill and Chris Olave go down, they performed with out Alvin Kamara, whose groin harm was worse then first thought. Olave (and perhaps Kamara) needs to be again for this one however with Spencer Rattler throwing the soccer, that’s not going to imply a lot. In the meantime Aidan O’Connell, coming off one in all his greatest video games, wins the QB matchup. The Raiders may have tanked final week however didn’t. Antonio Pierce could also be gone in any case however he’s nonetheless well-liked together with his gamers.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Raiders and the over.
DOLPHINS at BROWNS
4:05 p.m., Dolphins by 6 ½, 40 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Browns have given up the ghost whereas the Dolphins are nonetheless chasing theirs. This sport is all in regards to the quarterbacks. Tua Tagovailoa has put his workforce again in playoff rivalry whereas the Browns have handed issues over to 3rd stringer Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was terrible final week. Maybe the Browns would have had a greater likelihood in a chilly climate sport however the forecast is for 52 levels and a few rain. A lot for one more frozen Fish state of affairs.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Dolphins and the underneath.
FALCONS at COMMANDERS
8:20 p.m., Commanders by 4 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Commanders could also be on a three-game SU win streak however they’re solely 1-3 ATS of their final 4 as favorites as their protection has been letting them down. It could have come towards the Giants however the Atlanta offense regarded revived underneath Michael Penix Jr., whom the workforce could regard as an improve over Kirk Cousins. Each groups are within the thick of the playoff combine, and whereas the house aspect ought to prevail, there are too many factors on the desk.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Falcons and the over.
LIONS at 49ERS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Lions by 3 ½, 51
HANK’S HONEYS: Sucker line? We’ll chunk. Dan Campbell’s Lions by no means want further motivation however they’ve it right here of their return to Santa Clara, the place they misplaced final season’s NFC Championship sport in a heartbreaker. Jared Goff (17 TDs, 1 INT in final six video games) and the Detroit offense is unstoppable, hardly lacking a beat after the David Montgomery harm whereas this Niner protection continues to gather accidents. Sure, the Lions may be susceptible on protection. Nevertheless, the 49ers must rejigger their O-line due to two extra accidents. They’ve scored 17 or fewer factors in 4 of their final 5 video games and that’s not going to chop it right here.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
PACKERS at VIKINGS
4:25 p.m., Vikings by 1 ½, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: Each groups are sizzling with loads at stake. The Vikings have gained eight straight SU, the Packers 4 of 5. Quarterback play has been equally as spectacular. Sam Darnold has thrown 15 TDs to at least one INT with a 113.6 passer score the final six video games. Jordan Love threw three picks towards the Vikings within the first assembly nevertheless it was his first sport again from his knee harm. He’s been on high of his sport since. Each groups have benefitted from weaker schedules currently. It’s actually a tossup that we would like no a part of.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Packers and the underneath.
BEST OF THE REST
COWBOYS at EAGLES
1 p.m., Eagles by 9 ½, 47 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Eagles and the over.
TITANS at JAGUARS
1 p.m., Jags by 1 ½, 46 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jaguars and the over.
WEEK’S BEST BET: Colts. No mas.
LAST WEEK: 10-6, 5-11 over/underneath
OVERALL: 113-123-4, 118-119-3 over/underneath
BEST BETS: 8-8
