<u>THE 10 BEST GAMES TO BET</u>
COLTS at GIANTS
1 p.m., Giants by 5 ½, 38 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: There’s no purpose the Giants can’t cowl the unfold and clinch a playoff spot towards a group that’s taking part in out the string. They have been a tough-minded bunch beneath Brian Daboll and may put all the pieces on the road right here to attain a preseason objective many thought unlikely. Jonathan Taylor’s damage has taken away Indy’s potential to get something achieved on the bottom whereas Nick Foles was terrible in his first begin final week, throwing for simply 140 yards with three interceptions towards the Chargers. With go safety a problem, the Giants will be capable of flaunt one of the best a part of their protection. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley ought to cruise towards a protection that has allowed 27 speeding TDs. And did we point out the Colts are touring on a brief week whereas the Giants performed final Saturday?
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Giants and the beneath.
JETS at SEAHAWKS
4:05 p.m., Jets by 2 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Mike White’s return ought to be sufficient to eke out a win towards ex-Jet Geno Smith and his struggling Seahawks in what quantities to an elimination recreation. Smith could also be out for a little bit of revenge however he doesn’t play protection and everyone seems to be transferring the ball and scoring factors towards these guys. On the opposite hand, the Jets’ protection has been carrying the group all 12 months and may simply management the road of scrimmage. The Seahawks are 0-3 as residence canine. So a lot for the home-field benefit.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jets and the beneath.
PANTHERS at BUCS
1 p.m., Bucs by 3, 40 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Unless you assume that Tom Brady will activate the change to the time machine, this ought to be a straightforward win for the Panthers as they give the impression of being to steal the NFC South. They have turned the season round for the reason that firing of Matt Ruhle and in a slightly mediocre league total, have been taking part in virtually in addition to anybody. Sam Darnold’s regular hand at QB and a bodily operating recreation have offered a 5-1 ATS document since Week 10. Brady has managed to drag a few video games out of the helmet however in any other case, the Bucs look flat with accidents alongside the O-line not serving to. Their run protection, the important thing right here, has additionally been suspect, notably when stud DT Vita Vea is lacking. He sat out final week’s recreation and has been restricted in observe this week.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the beneath.
BRONCOS at CHIEFS
1 p.m., Chiefs by 13 ½, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: Teams typically reply nicely the week after the coach is fired. Not right here. How do you come again after you’ve completely stop the week earlier than? Even the Denver D, a energy early within the 12 months, fell aside beneath the load of the season and isn’t prone to put up a lot resistance towards an explosive Ok.C. offense with the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye nonetheless on the road. Nor can we see Russell Wilson, a lifeless man strolling, coming alive. The Chiefs have been up by 27 factors in Denver a number of weeks in the past and let the Broncos again into the sport as Patrick Mahomes threw three INTs. That lesson will likely be discovered because the Chiefs shut the again door in a blowout.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chiefs and the beneath.
BROWNS at COMMANDERS
1 p.m., Commanders by 1 ½, 40 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Even with two straight defeats, the Commanders can nonetheless make the playoffs in the event that they shut with two wins. We’re not liking the transfer again to Carson Wentz, who virtually single-handedly value the Colts a playoff spot down the stretch final 12 months however for probably the most half, Ron Rivera goes to attempt to run the ball down the throat of a foul Cleveland protection that has nothing to play for. Deshaun Watson has achieved nothing since he returned from suspension and he’ll be up towards a troublesome protection that will likely be motivated. Also trying to the beneath right here with two underwhelming passing video games.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Commanders and the beneath.
JAGUARS at TEXANS
1 p.m., Jaguars by 4 ½, 43 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Texans have been taking part in some first rate soccer with three straight ATS wins and will likely be motivated to shut out the season sturdy. They have 9 straight SU wins over these divisional rivals for the reason that begin of the 2018 season, together with a 13-6 verdict early this 12 months. They might simply catch the younger Jaguars trying previous what seems to be a meaningless recreation and forward to subsequent week’s winner-take-all showdown with the Titans. As good as Trevor Lawrence has been, the Jags could possibly be feeling too good about themselves. It’s their fourth highway recreation in 5 weeks, a troublesome scheduling spot, and they’re winless ATS of their final six video games as a favourite.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Texans and the over.
VIKINGS at PACKERS
4:25 p.m., Packers by 3, 48 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s a bitter divisional rivalry that figures to be tight and the Vikings are 11-0 in one-score video games however you must marvel how lengthy they’ll maintain residing on the sting. Aaron Rodgers is trying like Aaron Rodgers once more because the video games get extra significant and he’s up towards a protection that has been mediocre at finest. The Vikings’ shot at a first-round bye will in all probability be gone after a 1 p.m. Eagles win so the Packers, taking part in at residence for his or her playoff lives, would be the extra motivated group.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Packers and the beneath.
STEELERS at RAVENS
8:20 p.m., Ravens by 3, 35
HANK’S HONEYS: The Steelers protection has been excellent currently, having allowed 17 or fewer factors during the last 5 weeks, together with holding the Ravens to 16 three weeks in the past. The Steelers didn’t have Kenny Pickett in that one when Mitch Trubisky threw three INTs however they may right here, per week after the gutsy rookie engineered a game-winning TD drive towards the Raiders. The Ravens have stayed afloat with Lamar Jackson out by counting on their stout operating recreation. But stopping the run has all the time been a Steelers energy — and they’re decided to enhance over the primary assembly. These bloodbaths are all the time tight. Take the factors and the beneath.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Steelers and the beneath.
49ERS at RAIDERS
4:05 p.m., Niners by 10, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: On paper, it’s no contest. Derek Carr has been benched and his profession with the Raiders is probably going over. With the locker room fracturing, Josh McDaniels will likely be asking former Patriot Jarrett Stidham (2 TDs, 4 INTs in 61 profession makes an attempt) to supply a spark towards the No. 1 ranked protection within the NFL, one which holds opposing QBs to an 82.1 passer ranking. Whatever success he may need, nonetheless, will come from Josh Jacobs maintaining the Niners trustworthy — and nobody runs on the Niners. All that mentioned, we are able to see Vegas getting contained in the quantity. Stidham is aware of the offense whereas Brock Purdy will likely be making simply his second highway begin. We can see the 49ers simply getting out and in with a win.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Raiders and the over.
SAINTS at EAGLES
1 p.m., Eagles by 7, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: The Eagles didn’t lose final week due to Gardner Minshew. He might not be Jalen Hurts however he will be the most succesful backup within the league. That was on the protection, which figures to have a robust bounce-back effort towards a Saints group that has issues placing factors on the board. The Eagles persistently rating within the 30s irrespective of who’s at QB and the Saints can’t probably match that. They’ve reached that complete solely twice all 12 months towards the terrible defenses of the Cardinals (again on Oct. 20) and Seahawks (Oct. 9) and have surpassed 20 factors in solely two of their final seven video games. This is a get-right recreation for the Eagles (6-1 ATS at residence) as they clinch a first-round bye.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Eagles and the over.
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<u>LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH</u>
BILLS at BENGALS
Monday, 8:30 p.m., Bills by 1 ½, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: If there’s one factor we’ve discovered during the last two seasons it’s to not guess towards Joe Burrow in huge video games and his first matchup towards Josh Allen qualifies. While everybody retains touting the Bills as a Super Bowl favourite, the Bengals maintain racking up the wins and overlaying spreads, 12-3 ATS total and 5-1 at residence. On the opposite hand, the Bills know the best way to win on the highway they usually’ll have a matchup to take advantage of with RT La’el Collins gone. It might come all the way down to who has the soccer final. A real coin flip.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF? Bengals and the over.
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<u>BEST OF THE REST</u>
BEARS at LIONS
1 p.m., Lions by 5 ½, 52
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the beneath.
DOLPHINS at PATRIOTS
1 p.m., Patriots by 2 ½, 41 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Patriots and the beneath.
RAMS at CHARGERS
4:25 p.m., Chargers by 6 ½, 41
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Rams and the over.
CARDINALS at FALCONS
1 p.m., Falcons by 3 ½, 42
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Falcons and the over.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Panthers. Playoff certain.
LAST WEEK: 5-11 ATS, 6-10 OVER/UNDER
OVERALL: 106-129-5 ATS, 123-115-2 OVER/UNDER
BEST BETS: 10-6
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