THE BEST GAMES TO BET
49ERS at GIANTS
1 p.m., Niners by 2 ½, 49
HANK’S HONEYS: The Giants’ probabilities for getting contained in the quantity towards the Eagles evaporated when Cam Skattebo was injured. It was evident how a lot Jaxson Dart missed him and, sadly for the Jints, that continues right here. Though the 49ers’ banged up protection was riddled by the Texans final week, they’re nonetheless a well-coached, veteran unit. With the Giants lacking such a giant piece, that is going to return all the way down to recreation plan changes and training and we simply can’t again Brian Daboll towards Kyle Shanahan. Christian McCaffrey ought to be capable of get free towards a Giants run protection simply blasted by Saquon Barkley, permitting the Niners to regulate the tempo and tone of the sport.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: 49ers and the beneath.
VIKINGS at LIONS
1 p.m., Lions by 8 ½, 48 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: J.J. McCarthy is again however he’s going to need to be actually again to match factors towards Jared Goff. The Lions feast on horrible defensive items as a result of they’ve the steadiness and variety wanted to reveal any weak point. McCarthy, who didn’t look all that nice earlier than he was injured, might be operating for his life behind an O-line that’s lacking items, most notably at heart. The Vikings are among the many worst run defenses within the league and should now cope with the David Montgomery-Jahmyr Gibbs tandem. They stay and die by the blitz however Goff can get the ball out quick to a wide range of beneath targets. With two weeks to organize for a divisional foe, it’s Lions all the best way.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
FALCONS at PATRIOTS
1 p.m., Pats by 5 ½, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London return to the Falcons’ lineup after a dreadful exhibiting by Kirk Cousins, et al., towards the Vikings whereas the Pats have been pasting the Browns. That despatched the unfold manner above the look forward line of three, making this a recency bias particular. There is no such thing as a doubt that Drake Maye has been enjoying at a prime tier stage, though the extent of competitors has left one thing to be desired. The Falcons, who hardly put forth an effort final week, are inclined to play up and all the way down to the extent of their competitors. Maye has been torching secondaries deep however a lot of that success has come towards man protection schemes. The Falcons’ zone philosophy will take a few of that away. They’ve sufficient expertise to maintain this shut.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Falcons and the beneath.
COLTS at STEELERS
1 p.m., Colts by 3, 50 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: This can be a horrible matchup for the Steelers’ reeling protection. Daniel Jones has been thriving with fast, beneath and intermediate routes, an space of weak point for the Steelers. Indy has a banged-up secondary that Aaron Rodgers can assault deep so don’t be afraid of the excessive complete. However he doesn’t have the league’s main rusher in his backfield or sufficient receiving weapons to win a shootout. The Steelers have allowed 330 or extra passing yards three of the previous 4 weeks and greater than 30 factors 4 instances this season. We appear to be heading towards these marks once more this week.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Colts and the over.
PANTHERS at PACKERS
1 p.m., Packers by 12 ½, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Packers are caught between two large prime time video games towards an easily-overlooked opponent. They gained large within the Aaron Rodgers revenge recreation in Pittsburgh and might be caught looking forward to the Eagles on Monday night time. Carolina might have been blown away by the Payments final week however the Payments have been hyper centered in that recreation. Carolina is healthier than it seemed in that one. With Bryce Younger returning, they’ll have a greater likelihood to hold in there. The road is big and the Pack, which has had a couple of low-effort video games to date, might be caught wanting previous them.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the over.
CHARGERS at TITANS
1 p.m., Chargers by 10 ½, 43 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: We simply can’t discover a motive to wager on the Titans. They’re unhealthy, actually unhealthy, and coping with accidents to a number of gamers, most notably their All Professional DT Jeffery Simmons. In the meantime, the Chargers, with 10 days relaxation right here, are getting wholesome. The return of OT Joe Alt has made an enormous distinction to Justin Herbert, who ought to take pleasure in loads of time within the pocket as he picks on a really skinny set of corners. Tennessee has allowed 89 factors in its final three video games whereas scoring 39. Their offense has no id and has left QB Cam Ward the place Bryce Younger was his rookie yr — in no man’s land.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chargers and the over.
BEARS at BENGALS
1 p.m., Bears by 2 ½, 52 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Control the injured checklist. The Bengals can’t cease anyone and they’re prone to be lacking their greatest participant in Trey Hendrickson, whose departure final week allowed the Jets to finish their loopy comeback. Ditto for Joe Flacco, whose shoulder damage might put Jake Browning again beneath heart. If that’s the case, that is a simple name. The one factor the Bears D does very well is create turnovers, with a league-best 16 to date. Nobody throws extra interceptions per cross try than Browning — not that Flacco isn’t able to throwing a couple of up for grabs. Whereas Caleb Williams is per week to week crap shoot, D’Andre Swift ought to have a monster recreation towards a run D that allowed Breece Corridor to run wild.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bears and the over.
JAGUARS at RAIDERS
4:05 p.m., Jags by 3, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: Upset particular. The shine is off the Jaguars lately and their inconsistency is an element this week. That is the Raiders’ final gasp and we anticipate to get their greatest effort, particularly for the reason that warmth was on Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly as they skidded into their bye. The Jags’ 4-3 document is constructed towards some weak opposition. Conversely, the Raiders’ schedule has been rugged outdoors of the Titans’ recreation and the Jaguars rank as certainly one of their lesser opponents to date. Las Vegas is getting some gamers again after its bye, together with Maxx Crosby, who is ready to make life depressing for Trevor Lawrence, whose play has diminished since a powerful begin.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Raiders and the beneath.
CHIEFS at BILLS
4:25 p.m., Chiefs by 1 ½, 52 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Chiefs appear to have regained their mojo and the Payments appear to have woke up from their slumber after the bye. Buffalo isn’t a canine at house so there’s undoubtedly worth with them. They’re 4-1 ATS of their final 5 common season matchups with the Chiefs and have the formulation to regulate this one by sending James Cook dinner towards Okay.C.’s meh run D and consuming up the clock, protecting the red-hot Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines. The Chiefs are on the highway on a brief week whereas the Payments have been capable of get in some early prep week throughout their bye in Week 7.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Payments and the beneath.
CARDINALS at COWBOYS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Cowboys by 3, 54
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s a simple over name, because it often is when the Cowboys play. After that, it will get difficult. Each groups match up fairly nicely towards one another. Kyler Murray, who hasn’t misplaced at AT&T Stadium going again to his highschool days, returns. Though some really feel that he’s truly a downgrade from Jacoby Brissett, he ought to discover the Cowboys’ woeful secondary to his liking as he returns from damage. Ditto for Dak Prescott, who comes off his worst recreation of the season towards Denver’s elite D and who at all times appears to carry out higher in Dallas. The sport options two of the strongest legs within the NFL however with the whole lot on the road, we’re backing Brandon Aubrey.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cowboys and the over.
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LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
BRONCOS at TEXANS
1 p.m., Broncos by 1 ½, 40
HANK’S HONEYS: That is for certain a potential letdown spot for the Broncos after that miracle win over the Giants adopted by a rout of the Cowboys. Denver’s inconsistency worries us and with Patrick Surtain out and Nico Collins and Christian Kirk in all probability again in, the Texans have a possible mismatch. However, whereas the defensive items are even, the offenses should not. Houston has struggled up till final week, for good motive. C.J. Stroud was granted one week of unpolluted residing within the pocket towards the 49ers. However his exploitable O-line will up towards the NFL’s No. 1 cross rush right here. We don’t see both aspect having the ability to open it up, resulting in a grind fest. Go along with the beneath with a lean towards Denver.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Broncos and the beneath.
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BEST OF THE REST
SAINTS at RAMS
4:05 p.m., Rams by 13 ½, 44
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Rams and the beneath.
SEAHAWKS at COMMANDERS
8:20 p.m., Seahawks by 3, 47
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Commanders and the over.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Colts. Indiana Jones by no means loses.
LAST WEEK: 7-6; OVER/UNDER: 8-5
OVERALL: 61-59-1; OVER/UNDER: 64-55-1
BEST BETS: 7-1
