THE 10 BEST GAMES TO BET
BILLS at JETS
1 p.m., Payments by 7, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Jets have gained two of the final three conferences at MetLife and have closed the expertise hole this season. The Payments may very well be due for a letdown after their beautiful comeback over the Ravens and, if Aaron Glenn actually has modified the tradition, it’s going to present up right here in a hungry Jets workforce. The Jets ran the ball with ease in opposition to the Steelers and may have the ability to observe that up in opposition to the Payments. Buffalo’s younger protection has a number of issues, notably up the center. That is one other wonderful likelihood for the Jets to regulate the tempo.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jets and the underneath.
GIANTS at COWBOYS
1 p.m., Cowboys by 4 ½, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: A lot for that undefeated preseason. Now comes a second straight divisional street journey in opposition to a workforce that has owned them, profitable 15 of the final 16 SU. The worst mixture is a nasty offensive line and an outdated QB and there was no means round that reality for the Giants in D.C. Brian Daboll isn’t prepared to tug the break the Jaxson Dart emergency glass but however this offense doesn’t look as if it’s going anyplace with Russell Wilson. The Cowboys put up a combat in Philly and will have pulled an upset however for a number of CeeDee Lamb drops. Dak Prescott, who has misplaced solely as soon as to the Giants at dwelling, ought to thrive.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cowboys and the underneath.
RAMS at TITANS
1 p.m., Rams by 6 ½, 41
HANK’S HONEYS: Issues don’t get any simpler for Cam Ward, up in opposition to a Rams protection that neutered C.J. Stroud final week. It’s simply as laborious to see how the Titans can decelerate a balanced Rams assault, with top-flight expertise like Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams. Final week’s loss in Denver was most likely nearer than it ought to have been. Till they show in any other case, the Titans ought to be a weekly fade.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Rams and the underneath.
PATRIOTS at DOLPHINS
1 p.m., Dolphins by 1 ½, 43
HANK’S HONEYS: Are the Dolphins as putrid as they regarded in opposition to Daniel Jones and the Colts? Speak about dysfunction. Coach Mike McDaniel is sounding incoherent, Tyreek Hill has grow to be an unlimited distraction and Tua Tagovailoa is being taunted for panicking underneath stress. In the meantime, the O-line retains falling aside due to accidents. That’s precisely what makes them a gorgeous decide right here of their dwelling opener. They’re not precisely going through a powerhouse. Man-for-man, they’re extra proficient. They face a second of fact right here, a final likelihood to cease the bleeding.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Dolphins and the underneath.
BEARS at LIONS
1 p.m., Lions by 4 ½, 46 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Would anybody wish to be Ben Johnson this week? He was out-coached in a fourth quarter collapse in opposition to the Vikings and returns to Detroit to face his outdated workforce, a squad that will likely be in excellent bounce again mode after that catastrophe in Inexperienced Bay. Take notice that underneath Dan Campbell, they’ve adopted up their final 10 losses with an ATS win. Perhaps it appears too simple. Perhaps it’s. However given the explosive capabilities of the Lions’ offense in indignant temper of their dwelling opener, it’s the one means we are able to go.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
BRONCOS at COLTS
4:05 p.m., Broncos by 2 ½, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Weeks 2 is known for overreactions. Right here’s a traditional instance. Nobody regarded higher than the Colts final week whereas the Broncos had been fortunate to outlive the Titans. However Daniel Jones can’t go up in opposition to the Dolphins’ protection each week. Actuality units again in right here as he faces a Broncos’ ball-hungry secondary and a cross rush that sacked Cam Ward six instances. In the meantime, we’re certain to see a extra environment friendly Denver offense than the one which turned the ball over 4 instances in opposition to Tennessee. Sean Payton has little doubt pushed that time dwelling all week within the movie room. The Colts higher be able to face a targeted workforce.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Broncos and the underneath.
PANTHERS at CARDINALS
4:05 p.m., Playing cards by 6 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: The schedule maker lined up two patsies for the Cardinals to start out the season. They managed an unsightly win however nonetheless coated in opposition to a awful Saints workforce final week. That ought to function a wakeup name. They aren’t more likely to look previous a Panthers workforce that may’t match them in any space. James Conner and Kyler Murray ought to feast on a linebacking corps that may’t cease the run. Bryce Younger, 18-35 for 154 yards with two picks and a misplaced fumble, is saddled with a scarcity of playmakers. We don’t see many factors out of the guests, making underneath the decide.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cardinals and the over.
EAGLES at CHIEFS
4:25 p.m., Eagles by 1 ½, 47
HANK’S HONEYS: The Tremendous Bowl rematch finds each groups coming off blah Week 1 performances though the Eagles had been capable of squeak out a SU win over the Cowboys. Jalen Carter will likely be again in the midst of the Eagles entrance after escaping a suspension and he’ll be up in opposition to a Ok.C. offense that’s missing firepower with out Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, Patrick Mahomes not withstanding. Much more of a priority is the Chiefs’ protection, which didn’t mount any stress on Justin Herbert and noticed their secondary lit up. Philly was the higher workforce in February and much more higher now.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Eagles and the over.
FALCONS at VIKINGS
8:20 p.m., Vikes by 4 ½, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: The Vikings bought away with one due to the Bears’ collapse. Going 3-for-12 on third down isn’t a profitable formulation. However J.J. McCarthy did flip it on within the fourth quarter and that ought to carry over within the type of confidence for each him and his workforce in opposition to a younger Atlanta protection. Michael Penix was spectacular throwing in opposition to the blitz final week and may have been rewarded with a W. The Vikings, nonetheless, ought to have the ability to shut down the run and stress Penix with their entrance 4 alone. House discipline ought to carry them by way of to a canopy.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Vikings and the over.
BUCS at TEXANS
Monday, 7 p.m., Texans by 2 ½, 43
HANK’S HONEYS: It doesn’t look as if the Texans have resolved their offensive line points. They left C.J. Stroud on the mercy of the Rams’ cross rush final week and they are going to be with out C Jake Andrews on this one. Todd Bowles blitzes groups off the bus and Stroud isn’t more likely to be any happier this week. Houston does have an excellent protection that might make the Bucs one-dimensional. Nonetheless, Baker Mayfield typically figures out methods to get issues executed.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the over.
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LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
CHARGERS at RAIDERS
Monday, 10 p.m., Chargers by 3, 46
HANK’S HONEYS: The ultimate sport of the week’s slate includes a divisional matchup with the AFC West seemingly up for grabs given the Chiefs’ obvious backslide. That was one spectacular win by the Chargers in Brazil and they’re the higher workforce right here. Nonetheless, it’s additionally a horrible spot for them. They go from Sao Paulo to Las Vegas to play the Raiders in a first-rate time dwelling opener with the Broncos looming subsequent week. Pete Carroll appears to be altering the tradition along with his new workforce and Geno Smith offers him an skilled hand with whom he has labored with earlier than. Backside line: watch out.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Raiders and the over.
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BEST OF THE REST
BROWNS at RAVENS
1 p.m., Ravens by 11 ½, 45
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Browns and the over.
SEAHAWKS at STEELERS
1 p.m., Steelers by 2 ½, 40
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the over.
JAGUARS at BENGALS
1 p.m., Bengals by 3 ½, 49
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jaguars and the over.
49ERS at SAINTS
1 p.m., Niners by 6 ½, 40 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: 49ers and the underneath.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Broncos. Powerful encore for Daniel Jones.
LAST WEEK: 7-9
OVER/UNDER: 6-10
BEST BETS: 1-0
