THE BEST GAMES TO BET
CHARGERS at GIANTS
1 p.m., Chargers by 5 ½, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: The Jaxson Dart period begins. However whereas Giants followers have been clamoring for the rookie, it may be coming per week too early. Higher subsequent week in opposition to the Saints. The Bolts are permitting the fourth-lowest EPA per play within the league. D-coordinator Jesse Minter makes use of each possibility in his toolkit, complicated even veteran QBs. Justin Herbert has been practically unstoppable thus far and if the Chargers get away early, issues may get ugly with Dart chasing the scoreboard. Not the very best scheduling spot for the Chargers, however we simply can’t again the Jints right here.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chargers and the beneath.
JETS at DOLPHINS
Monday, 7:15 p.m., Dolphins by 2 ½, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: One among these 0-3 groups has to win and if historical past has any say, it is going to be the Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa is on a 6-0 SU profession run in opposition to the Jets and helped by a superb working sport he ought to have success in opposition to this protection, so long as he avoids the mind-blowing INTs he’s been throwing. The Jets have been using an emotional curler coaster, shedding two video games on last-second FGs so it’s arduous to say how they’ll come into this one. The Dolphins benefit from 10 days off since beating the unfold, however not the Payments in Buffalo.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Dolphins and the over.
EAGLES at BUCS
1 p.m., Eagles by 3, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: This needs to be a shootout, even with WR Mike Evans out for the Bucs. Baker Mayfield will get again Chris Godwin and cross protector Tristan Wirfs, and he all the time will get up for the larger video games. He’s very efficient in opposition to the zone coverages Philly makes use of and he laid 33 level on them in Week 4 final season. This might be a letdown spot for the Eagles though the Bucs are undefeated. They won’t have a straightforward time in opposition to the Bucs’ No. 1-ranked run protection, their bread and butter.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the over.
PACKERS at COWBOYS
8:20 p.m., Packers by 6 ½, 47
HANK’S HONEYS: The Cowboys’ abysmal secondary faces one of many league’s finest younger quarterbacks, setting the primetime stage completely for a Packers staff decided to bounce again from the egg it laid in Cleveland. Dallas backers would possibly level to the Cowboys’ dwelling discipline benefit however with CeeDee Lamb out and the offensive line banged up, Dak Prescott is down a weapon and minus safety.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Packers and the over.
COLTS at RAMS
4:05 p.m., Rams by 3 ½, 50
HANK’S HONEYS: We’re carried out taking a look at Daniel Jones and seeing him in a Giants uniform. This hasn’t been that quarterback. In reality, we’re carried out underestimating the Colts offense. Three-game stats don’t lie and the Colts are close to the highest of the league in practically each class, passing and dashing. The Rams return dwelling after a devastating loss (particularly for his or her bettors) with the 49ers forward in just some video games.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Colts and the beneath.
JAGUARS at 49ERS
4:05 p.m., Niners by 3 ½, 47
HANK’S HONEYS: That is the place the Niners’ string of squeaky wins runs out. Each Mac Jones and Brock Purdy have been restricted in observe this week, including to the 49ers’ harm woes. They’ve rushed for beneath 80 yards every of the final two weeks and might’t afford to be pressured to depend on a gimpy QB. A meh non-conference opponent units them up for a letdown, particularly with the rival Rams arising on Thursday. The Jaguars have been completely inconsistent however they do have some explosiveness on offense. It formed up as a detailed, low-scoring sport. Take the FG and the hook.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jaguars and the beneath.
BEARS at RAIDERS
4:25 p.m., Raiders by 1 ½, 48
HANK’S HONEYS: Caleb Williams and the Bears broke out in opposition to the Cowboys and have everyone in Chicago excited. However we’re not so anxious to leap on the bandwagon. The Bears are 1-10 SU of their final 11 street video games and this feels an excessive amount of as if we’re going to see one other flop. The Raiders are ranked close to the underside of a number of classes. Nevertheless, the schedule maker put them in a nasty spot with two East Coast journeys within the first three weeks. We’re relying on Geno Smith to proper the ship.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Raiders and the over.
RAVENS at CHIEFS
4:25 p.m., Ravens by 3, 48
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s loopy that each of those groups are 1-2 and crazier but that the Ravens are favored. There is no such thing as a query that the Chiefs have the higher protection by far and whilst you would give the Ravens the sting on offense, the Chiefs nonetheless have Patrick Mahomes and the house discipline benefit. Andy Reid goes to take a look at the center of this Baltimore entrance, with DTs Nnamdu Madubuike, Travis Jones and Broderick Washington all sidelined, and he’s going to plot a sport plan that forces the Ravens to defend the run, permitting Mahomes to sit down within the pocket and choose on that very beatable secondary.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chiefs and the over.
BROWNS at LIONS
1 p.m., Lions by 8 ½, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Determine the nice instances to maintain rolling within the Motor Metropolis. The Lions routinely dominate lesser opponents and with the Browns nonetheless on a cloud after their takedown of the Packers, they’re ripe to be ripped. Cleveland can keep on this sport provided that its formidable cross rush will get to Jared Goff however the Lions’ O-line is likely one of the finest pass-protecting models within the NFL. A complimentary working sport will preserve the Browns off stability, and, as he did in Baltimore, Joe Flacco needs to be placing the ball up for grabs as soon as he falls behind.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
BENGALS at BRONCOS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Broncos by 7 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: Recency bias comes into play right here after the Bengals have been kicked round by the Vikings final week. However the Broncos have been overvalued all yr and that continues right here. Bo Nix is underperforming in his sophomore season and it doesn’t seem as if they’re able to blowing anybody out proper now. Subsequent week brings them to Philadelphia and this one feels as if they’ll be blissful simply to win. The Bengals can’t presumably be as dangerous as they seemed final week after they turned the ball over 5 instances. Take the TD and the hook.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bengals and the beneath.
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LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
VIKINGS vs. STEELERS in DUBLIN
9:30 a.m., Vikings by 2 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: On one hand, Aaron Rodgers might be a sitting duck in opposition to this Vikings’ entrance. They’ll create chaos and shut down what has not been a formidable Pittsburgh offense outdoors of DK Metcalf. On the opposite, there might be an over-reaction to the Vikings’ large win final week. They’re nonetheless going with a backup QB in Carson Wentz who confronted zero stress from the Bengals. Rodgers is just not prone to present them a number of turnovers. Watch out. Love the beneath however not the aspect.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Steelers and the beneath.
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BEST OF THE REST
SAINTS at BILLS
1 p.m., Payments by 16 ½, 48
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Payments and the beneath.
COMMANDERS at FALCONS
1 p.m., Commanders by 2 ½, 45
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Falcons and the beneath.
TITANS at TEXANS
1 p.m., Texans by 7 ½, 38 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Texans and the over.
PANTHERS at PATRIOTS
1 p.m., Pats by 5 ½, 42 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the beneath.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Chiefs. D wins it.
LAST WEEK: 8-8; OVER/UNDER: 10-6
OVERALL: 21-27; OVER/UNDER: 21-27
BEST BETS: 2-1
