THE BEST GAMES TO BET
COWBOYS at JETS
1 p.m., Cowboys by 2 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The tradition change Aaron Glenn promised has but to take form. His crew is self-destructing with bone-headed errors and penalties. That mentioned, the Jets are usually not an 0-5 crew and so they might be catching the Cowboys in a flat spot after their OT tie with Micah Parsons and the Packers.
For positive, the Dallas secondary could be had (see Russell Wilson’s final hurrah) and their run protection was gashed for 164 yards by Inexperienced Bay, which makes this a superb week for Breece Corridor to get going. Dak Prescott has been making up for that with some phenomenal play and the Jets’ secondary has been shredded for giant performs so we’re extra assured within the over than the facet. The scenario, nonetheless, makes it a Jets lean.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jets and the over.
GIANTS at SAINTS
1 p.m., Saints by 1 ½, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s a puzzling line, particularly given Jaxson Dart’s spectacular debut in opposition to a stout Chargers protection. Contemplate the array of quarterbacks the Giants have confronted thus far. Now comes the aptly named Spencer Rattler, who might be simply rattled by the Giants’ formidable go rush. The Saints’ weapons are few and much between. Alvin Kamara is exhibiting his age and Chris Olave is commerce bait. The Giants will miss Malik Nabers for positive however they gained’t want many factors to take this one. Take the below whilst you’re at it.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Giants and the below.
VIKINGS vs. BROWNS in LONDON
9:30 a.m., Vikings by 3 ½, 36
HANK’S HONEYS: Dillon Gabriel will get the decision for the benched Joe Flacco, discovering himself up in opposition to Brian Flores’ difficult protection. The Vikings have an enormous benefit spending a second week throughout the pond and after wanting jet-lagged in opposition to the Steelers, they’re primed for a bounce-back effort in a sport they actually need with powerful video games in opposition to the Eagles, Chargers and Lions up subsequent. Myles Garrett and the Browns’ go rush are a priority in opposition to a shaky Minnesota offensive line however we simply don’t belief the rookie QB on this spot.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Vikings and the below.
TEXANS at RAVENS
1 p.m., Ravens by 3 ½, 40 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: That is assuming Lamar Jackson is out, leaving Cooper Rush to face a tricky Texans D. Rush was 9-5 SU when filling in as a Cowboys starter so he’s succesful however the complete offense adjustments with out the risk Jackson poses as a runner. And with LT Ronnie Stanley harm, Houston’s go rush will probably be a difficulty. The Ravens could have even greater issues on protection, the place the accidents preserve mounting. The Texans lastly hit their stride final week after opening the season with three straight losses.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Texans and the over.
DOLPHINS at PANTHERS
1 p.m., Dolphins by 1 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: These are two dangerous groups however we’re going to go together with the house canine. Bryce Younger has been getting skewered for his inconsistent-at-best play and coach Dave Canales is already on the recent seat. If the Panthers are going to be up for any sport, it’s this one. The Miami protection is nothing particular and with Tyreek Hill misplaced for the 12 months, Tua Tagovailoa is down his major weapon. The Panthers routed the Falcons of their solely house sport thus far and with the Dolphins on a brief week after simply getting by the rival Jets, the spot screams Carolina.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the below.
BRONCOS at EAGLES
1 p.m., Eagles by 4 ½, 43
HANK’S HONEYS: The general public cash appears to be on Philly however the Broncos are a reside canine on this one. The Eagles could also be undefeated however they haven’t precisely been working roughshod over opponents, having gained all 4 video games by a mixed 20 factors, and having been outgained in each sport. Denver’s protection is nice sufficient to maintain this one shut, particularly with the Eagles’ working sport waning. The offense comes off its finest efficiency of the season, with 500 web yards as Bo Nix shook off the cobwebs. The Eagles will probably be taking up the rival Giants in 4 days’ time so there are look forward prospects as nicely.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Broncos and the over.
RAIDERS at COLTS
1 p.m., Colts by 6 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Geno Smith has been throwing the soccer up for grabs and after blowing a winnable sport by taking two TDs off the board in opposition to the Rams, the Colts must be primed to take benefit. The Raiders are twenty second within the league in factors allowed whereas Indy has blasted subpar cease items, scoring 33 factors in opposition to the Dolphins and 41 in opposition to the Titans. The Raiders match up nicely in opposition to the Colts’ run protection however they’re not going to be allowed to maintain it on the bottom if the Colts take a large lead.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Colts and the over.
BUCS at SEAHAWKS
4:05 p.m., Seahawks by 3, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: The Bucs’ protection is without doubt one of the prime cease items within the NFL and simply held Saquon Barkley and his working mates to 88 yards on the bottom. They need to have little hassle limiting a Seattle working sport averaging simply 3.6 yards per carry. Todd Bowles can then activate the blitz machine in opposition to Sam Darnold. Led by Baker Mayfield, the Bucs are a gritty crew with the proper highway mentality whereas the Seahawks’ outdated house discipline benefit has evaporated just lately.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the below.
LIONS at BENGALS
4:25 p.m., Lions by 8 ½, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: We’ve seen this Lions offense when it will get rolling and we don’t see how a Bengals protection that has been getting thrashed on a weekly foundation can get many stops in opposition to Jared Goff. It would seem to be a attainable letdown spot for the Lions, on the highway in opposition to an inferior non-conference opponent with an enormous sport in opposition to the Chiefs on deck. However Dan Campbell simply doesn’t let his crew look forward. Jake Browning has been struggling behind a porous O-line and Aidan Hutchinson figures so as to add to his distress. Throw within the quick week and it’s a straightforward decide.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
PATRIOTS at BILLS
8:20 p.m., Payments by 8 ½, 48 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Payments comes again from a flat spot, failing to cowl the hook in opposition to the Saints, and will have their antennas up for an additional AFC East encounter. The prime time environment in Orchard Park all the time energizes the Payments, particularly Josh Allen. Mike Vrabel will attempt to decelerate the sport with a possession mindset (the Payments are permitting over six ypc) but when that technique goes awry, Drake Maye goes to have his arms full attempting to commerce factors. The New England secondary has holes and Allen is adept at exploiting them.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Payments and the over.
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LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
CHIEFS at JAGUARS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Chiefs by 3, 46
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s all the time arduous to guess in opposition to Patrick Mahomes in prime time, even on the highway, particularly now that Okay.C. had begun to proper the ship. And with the younger Jaguars being so inconsistent, it’s a really powerful name. Each groups have been spectacular defensively thus far and MNF video games are usually extra low scoring so the below cries out. It’s uncommon that the Jaguars are featured in prime time so it is a big crossroads sport for the franchise. It’s very attainable that they’ll collapse that spot. However we’ve seen sufficient to imagine they’re an improved soccer crew in opposition to one in decline.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Jaguars and the below.
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BEST OF THE REST
TITANS at CARDINALS
4:05 p.m., Playing cards by 9 ½, 42
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Titans and the below.
COMMANDERS at CHARGERS
4:25 p.m., Chargers by 3, 48
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Commanders and the over.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Colts. Geno the beneficiant.
LAST WEEK: 8-7-1; OVER/UNDER: 9-6-1
OVERALL: 29-34-1; OVER/UNDER: 30-33-1
BEST BETS: 3-1
