<u>THE 10 BEST GAMES TO BET</u>
JETS at DOLPHINS
1 p.m., Dolphins by 1, 38
HANK’S HONEYS: Which spiraling group is worse off? The Dolphins can nonetheless have life like wild card prospects so long as they win, needing the Bills to beat the Patriots, whereas the Jets, who appeared so promising not that way back, are performed for the yr. Skylar Thompson begins at QB for Miami behind a banged-up line and fortuitously for him, he doesn’t must do a lot as a result of the Jets offense is that unhealthy, even with Mike White who is clearly not near 100%. The Dolphins protection, sparked by LB Elandor Roberts, comes off an excellent efficiency in Foxboro and if it will get a number of gamers again, would be the distinction maker. Not positive if Robert Saleh can get his younger group as much as be spoilers.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Dolphins and the below.
GIANTS at EAGLES
4:25 p.m., Eagles by 14, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: There is not any method the Eagles are two touchdowns higher than the Giants irrespective of who’s enjoying for what this week. We’re unsure if Brian Daboll will relaxation anybody, however the Giants, who’re 2-4-1 SU over the past seven video games, want to enter the playoffs enjoying nicely, not on a blowout. With all their accidents, the Eagles aren’t the identical group that ran roughshod over the league for 14 weeks. Jalen Hurts’ return will likely be a lift they usually definitely want the first-round bye to get wholesome and they need to get the win. But we’ll take any playoff-bound group with 14 factors.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Giants and the over.
TITANS at JAGUARS
Saturday, 8:15 p.m., Jaguars by 6 ½, 40
HANK’S HONEYS: Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars are on a roll however the query is whether or not they can win comfortably in opposition to a veteran group that has been in this sort of recreation earlier than. The Titans are going with Joshua Dobbs at QB they usually’re not going to get a lot out of their passing recreation so it’s all about Derrick Henry, the man the Jaguars have by no means found out methods to cease. Henry, in addition to a number of banged-up starters, sat out final week’s meaningless recreation so he’s well-rested. Not so for the Jaguars, who would reasonably have performed on Sunday. The dropoff from Malik Willis to Dobbs isn’t that a lot, if in any respect. Dobbs appeared reasonably snug in opposition to the Cowboys.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Titans and the below.
PANTHERS at SAINTS
1 p.m., Saints by 3 ½, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Even although the Panthers blew their probabilities to win the division, they nonetheless have one thing for which to play — Steve Wilks’ job. Wilks turned that group round after the firing of Matt Rhule regardless of the buying and selling of Christian McCaffrey and his gamers are going to make it clear that they need him again subsequent yr. They ought to get that operating recreation going and put on down the Saints each mentally and bodily. Besides, how can the Saints be giving greater than a area objective with that offense? They’ve scored greater than 21 factors solely as soon as since Week 9.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the below.
BROWNS at STEELERS
1 p.m., Steelers by 2 ½, 40
HANK’S HONEYS: The Steelers’ protection has allowed 17 or fewer factors for six straight weeks and that streak is more likely to proceed right here because the Steelers go for his or her 18th straight house win in opposition to the Browns. No one has been operating on these guys and that may put the sport on Deshaun Watson’s shoulders. Good luck with that. Kenny Pickett, in the meantime, has been developing huge within the clutch and has the whole group believing. The Steelers’ playoff likelihood is very a lot alive and you already know Mike Tomlin may have them prepared. Can Kevin Stefanski anticipate that sort of effort from his group in what is certain to be his final recreation on the helm?
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Steelers and the below.
PATRIOTS at BILLS
1 p.m., Bills by 7 ½, 42 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The feelings that the Bills set free watching Damar Hamlin go into cardiac arrest will likely be placed on the sphere as they play for his or her teammate. You might be positive of that. That’s going to be very true of Hamlin’s defensive mates as they go up in opposition to an often-dysfunctional offense. The Pats haven’t had many spectacular wins currently, beating the Jets twice, the Colts and the Cardinals over the past 9 weeks. They are 0-4 in opposition to groups who’ve clinched playoff spots, permitting a median of 29 ppg, and are 1-5 ATS of their final six video games.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bills and the below.
RAVENS at BENGALS
1 p.m., Bengals by 6 ½, 42
HANK’S HONEYS: The Bengals’ locker room is split about even enjoying after watching Damar Hamlin collapse Monday night time so it’s in all probability sensible to only steer clear of this one. Looking at it from a soccer perspective, nonetheless, the Ravens’ offense has been non-existent since Lamar Jackson’s harm and it seems he’ll be lacking one other one right here. As formidable because the Ravens protection might be, they’re not going to carry down Joe Burrow they usually simply don’t have sufficient weapons to match him in any type of shootout.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bengals and the below.
CHARGERS at BRONCOS
4:25 p.m., Chargers by 3, 40 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Chargers have been stomping lesser competitors. They will likely be enjoying their starters to lock within the No. 5 seed and with the road so small, the again door isn’t very huge. Russell Wilson and the Broncos responded nicely to the firing of Nathaniel Hackett by enjoying the Chiefs robust however that development doesn’t normally carry over a second week. The Chargers’ move protection is great and if Wilson returns to his struggling methods, the Broncos don’t have a operating recreation. The Bolts obtained their operating recreation going final week and can seemingly attempt to preserve that going right here. Combined with the Broncos’ low-scoring offense, that makes this a robust below decide.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Chargers and the below.
RAMS at SEAHAWKS
4:25 p.m., Seahawks by 6 ½, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Rams had some spirited play below Baker Mayfield however that ran out in opposition to the Chargers. With a depleted roster and a depressing season behind them, we don’t see them placing up a lot of a struggle or having the ability to reap the benefits of a mediocre Seattle protection. After profitable the Super Bowl final season, enjoying spoiler isn’t going to get the sky excessive. For the Seahawks, it’s win and wait. They performed nicely sufficient in a must-win spot in opposition to the Jets final week to again them right here.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the over.
LIONS at PACKERS
8:20 p.m., Packers by 4 ½, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The downside right here is that the Lions will likely be eradicated by kickoff time if the Seahawks beat the Rams earlier within the day. That would depart them in a spoiler roll with the Packers in a win they usually’re in state of affairs. But you already know what? Dan Campbell has had his group combating onerous all yr and if they’ll’t be within the playoffs, they will attempt to ensure they take the Packers down with them. The Packers have received 4 in a row however there have been favorable circumstances in all of them. Even with Aaron Rodgers and Lambeau Field and prime time and all, the Lions are greater than able to getting a TD lead and conserving this shut.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
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CHIEFS at RAIDERS
Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Chiefs by 7 ½, 52 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: This is really a tricky one to determine. The Chiefs, presumably, are enjoying for the No. 1 seed, however as a lot as these groups despise one another, that doesn’t imply the Raiders will lay down. Jarrett Stidham made you marvel why he wasn’t beginning over Derek Carr all season final week however can he do it once more? The Raiders love blowing double-digit leads however that normally signifies that they cowl, particularly getting over a TD. Meanwhile, whereas the Chiefs have owned their division, they’ve six straight AFC West losses ATS.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF? Raiders and the below.
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<u>BEST OF THE REST</u>
TEXANS at COLTS
1 p.m., Colts by 2 ½, 38
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Colts and the below.
BUCS at FALCONS
1 p.m., Falcons by 4, 40 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the below.
VIKINGS at BEARS
4:25 p.m., Vikings by 4, 43 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Vikings and the below.
CARDINALS at 49ERS
4:25 p.m., Niners by 14, 40
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: 49ers and the over.
COWBOYS at COMMANDERS
4:25 p.m., Cowboys by 5 ½, 41
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cowboys and the below.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Steelers. The curtain falls.
LAST WEEK: 6-9 ATS, 6-8-1 OVER/UNDER
OVERALL: 112-138-5 ATS, 129-123-3 OVER/UNDER
BEST BETS: 10-7
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