<u>THE 10 BEST GAMES TO BET</u>
BEARS at JETS
1 p.m., Jets by 4 ½, 39 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Loads hangs on the Justin Fields damage however even when he does buckle up the chinstrap, that dislocated shoulder goes to hinder his need to take off with the soccer. The Jets’ protection is the perfect unit of the 4 and has the power to lock down what stays of the Bears’ offense with Fields restricted or if Trevor Siemian performs. Benching Zach Wilson is a optimistic. Mike White has performed effectively as a spot starter earlier than and the staff ought to rally round him. The Bears’ protection doesn’t scare anybody, particularly with Roquan Smith shipped off to Baltimore. The Jets have to get again on monitor and have the right opponent to do it towards.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jets and the below.
CHARGERS at CARDINALS
4:05 p.m., Chargers by 4, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Both groups have underachieved however the Chargers have carried out extra and have much more to play for with a wild card spot nonetheless inside their grasp. The Cardinals are quick coming aside and probably headed for a training change. It doesn’t matter who performs at QB for the Cardinals. It’s not like Kyler Murray was lighting it up earlier than he received damage. Their struggling protection may have a tough time protecting Keenan Allen and Joshua Palmer now that Justin Herbert is returning to kind. The Chargers are 7-4 ATS total however that features a 5-0 ATS on the highway whereas the Cardinals are 2-3 ATS at house.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chargers and the below.
RAMS at CHIEFS
4:25 p.m., Chiefs by 14 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: It would have made for a heck of a matchup in final yr’s Super Bowl. Not now. We can’t discover any cause to take the factors, even this many. How many factors can the Rams probably rating? They have the worst O-line within the league and will likely be with out the shell-shocked Matthew Stafford after already dropping Cooper Kupp. Now they’ll be beginning their third-string QB, Bryce Perkins. On the opposite aspect of the ball, their cross protection is a large number and goes to be helpless towards Patrick Mahomes, who has thrown for over 300 yards in 5 straight video games. The Rams can ask solely a lot out of Aaron Donald, who needs to be as mentally overwhelmed down as the remainder of his teammates.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chiefs and the below.
RAIDERS at SEAHAWKS
4:05 p.m., Seahawks by 3 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Seahawks wanted their bye after a brutal little bit of scheduling that despatched them to Munich. They’ll come out of it completely suited to wreck the Raiders’ mediocre protection. Between Kenneth Walker’s explosiveness and Geno Smith discovering favorable matchups for D.Ok. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, Seattle ought to transfer the ball with ease. Not so the Raiders. While Josh Jacobs ought to get his yards, Derek Carr is up towards a cross protection that has held opposing QBs to a 94.0 passer score. He’s lacking tight ends Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow and doesn’t have a receiver to take any consideration away from Davante Adams.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the over.
PACKERS at EAGLES
8:20 p.m., Eagles by 7, 46 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Aaron Rodgers getting factors in prime time? Any different yr. But is there any motivation left for him now that the Packers are near elimination? We will most likely see the perfect of the Eagles right here after a so-so efficiency in Indy that adopted up their first loss. The Eagles ought to get again to what they do finest — operating the soccer — towards a meh Green Bay run protection and that may open up the remainder of their offense. That consists of Jalen Hurts, who ought to exploit the Packer issues towards cell QBs. Also anticipate the Eagles to be throughout Rodgers as he tries to seek out folks downfield.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Eagles and the over.
BRONCOS at PANTHERS
1 p.m., Broncos by 2 ½, 36
HANK’S HONEYS: Love the house canine right here and it has nothing to do with Sam Darnold getting the beginning for Carolina. We’ve seen sufficient of Russell Wilson and his dreadful offense to know that they’re not going to do a lot towards a superb Panthers cease unit that has been taking part in impressed soccer for Steve Wilks. Denver’s D deserves credit score however nonetheless can’t make up for the offense’s lack of scoring. A rusty Darnold will be anticipated to wrestle however in what ought to be a grinding sport, D’Onta Foreman might be the distinction. He has rushed for greater than 115 yards dashing in three of his final 5 begins.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the below.
BUCS at BROWNS
1 p.m., Bucs by 3 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Tom Brady isn’t the one factor of the Bucs that has been approaching. Tampa Bay’s improved run protection will play a big half towards Cleveland’s two-headed backfield, the important thing to any Browns victory. This is Jacoby Brissett’s final begin earlier than Deshaun Watson comes out of suspension. He’s been a trooper however we don’t see him matching up towards a Tom Brady who’s getting on the identical web page along with his receivers. Riding momentum out of their bye, the Bucs can now see a transparent path to the NFC South title and they’re skilled sufficient to not let down in a really winnable sport.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the below.
FALCONS at COMMANDERS
1 p.m., Commanders by 4, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The surging Commanders personal all the important thing matchups on either side of the ball. They are robust towards the run, which is how the Falcons win video games and with Taylor Heinicke taking part in sensible soccer, match up effectively within the downfield passing sport. Look, too, for Antonio Gibson to have a giant day catching passes out of the backfield towards a protection that doesn’t cowl backs effectively. Atlanta has leveled off after its sizzling begin and has been outscored by a mixed 28 factors in its final two highway video games. As lengthy as Washington doesn’t stay up for subsequent week’s divisional matchup towards the Giants, it ought to win comfortably.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Commanders and the over.
SAINTS at 49ERS
4:25 p.m., Niners by 9 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: You can really feel the momentum surging with the 49ers. Jimmy Garoppolo has discovered his consolation zone and Christian McCaffrey has added much more versatility to the assault. Their run-first offense ought to have the Saints on their heels all sport with their top-tier O-line going towards a banged-up entrance that even allowed the Rams to run the ball on them final week. The Saints haven’t received on the highway since Week 1.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: 49ers and the over.
STEELERS at COLTS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Colts by 2 ½, 39 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s a tossup sport however we’ll lean to the guests. The Steelers’ cross protection has been leaky all yr however the Colts haven’t been capable of assault down the sphere with Matt Ryan being given so little time to throw. That’s most likely not going to alter this week with difference-maker T.J. Watt within the lineup and Minkah Fitzpatrick lurking within the secondary. Jonathan Taylor is able to having a giant day however the Steelers’ run protection is formidable. Jeff Saturday is 2-0 ATS in his transient teaching profession however one factor about Mike Tomlin. He by no means lets his staff quit on a season.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Steelers and the over.
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<u>LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH</u>
BENGALS at TITANS
4:25 p.m., Bengals by 2 ½, 43
HANK’S HONEYS: Whichever staff dictates tempo wins. Either Joe Burrow slings it or Derrick Henry runs it. Burrow has been heating it up currently and he ought to get again his favourite goal in Ja’Marr Chase. Still, not having Joe Mixon (concussion) to fret about would permit the Titans to play extra sub-packages and to create just a few third and lengthy conditions the place they will get after Burrow. Keep in thoughts as effectively that the Bengals bottled up Henry in final yr’s playoff victory. In basic, although, it’s normally not worthwhile to wager towards Mike Vrabel as a house underdog. His Titans are 9-5 in that place since taking on in 2018, 25-14 total as a canine.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Titans and the over.
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<u>BEST OF THE REST</u>
RAVENS at JAGUARS
1 p.m., Ravens by 4, 43 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jaguars and the below.
TEXANS at DOLPHINS
1 p.m., Dolphins by 12 ½, 46
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Dolphins and the below.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Seahawks. Fresh from the bye.
LAST WEEK: 5-8-1 ATS, 8-6 OVER/UNDER
OVERALL: 71-89-2 ATS, 86-77-2 OVER/UNDER
BEST BETS: 7-4
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