<u>THE 10 BEST GAMES TO BET</u>
JETS at BROWNS
1 p.m., Browns by 5 ½, 40
HANK’S HONEYS: The Jets merely misplaced to a far-better Ravens group whereas displaying a number of vestiges of enchancment. So the opening line is considerably eye-opening, contemplating that the Browns are not any powerhouse. Now that it’s moved down, we’re not going to chew. We agree with Robert Saleh. These aren’t the identical previous Jets — however they’re till their beginning QB returns. The scary matchup has the statuesque Joe Flacco going through a Myles Garrett-led cross rush behind a flimsy O-line and the turnovers that may ensue. Jacoby Brissett isn’t going to gentle issues up however he’s a succesful recreation supervisor who can hold the offense transferring.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Browns and the below.
PANTHERS at GIANTS
1 p.m., Giants by 2 ½, 43 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Heck of a debut for Brian Daboll final week however we’re not shopping for into the Giants as a sudden contender. The Titans had lots to do with that final result. In truth, the Panthers most likely performed higher of their loss than the Giants did of their win. Look for the Panthers to stack the field towards the rejuvenated Saquon Barkley and pressure Daniel Jones to beat them. We’d additionally search for Christian McCaffrey to be much more concerned than he was final week. At finest these groups are even so we’re taking the factors.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the below.
COLTS at JAGUARS
1 p.m., Colts by 4 ½, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: Let this sink in: The Colts haven’t received in Jacksonville since 2014, with the Jags 12-1-1 ATS towards Indy since 2015. That contains final season once they blew a playoff berth within the remaining recreation of the season. That recreation’s goat (decrease case), Carson Wentz, has been changed by Matt Ryan, who had a pleasant day yardage-wise towards the Texans however nonetheless appeared so-so. The Jaguars blew an opening-day cowl in Landover however they’re no pushovers this yr and we really feel the groups are extra evenly matched than most individuals assume. That enchancment ought to present up right here. Heat, humidity and the potential for storms must also favor the underdog.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jaguars and the below.
BENGALS at COWBOYS
4:25 p.m., Bengals by 7 ½, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Things couldn’t be worse for the Cowboys. They’ll be with out Dak Prescott (we all know how that’s gone for them in seasons previous) and they are going to be going through the defending AFC champs, who will probably be primed to rebound after handing final week’s recreation to the Steelers. The Dallas D performed admirably towards Tom Brady. The downside is that the Cowboy offense will get shut down and Joe Burrow and Co. will merely put on them down. A rusty Burrow confirmed final week that he’s nonetheless harmful even when he’s turning the ball over 5 occasions. He bounces again in an enormous approach right here.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bengals and the below.
BUCS at SAINTS
1 p.m., Bucs by 2 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: Injuries on the Bucs offense have us liking the house underdog. Five of their six receivers, together with Julio Jones, landed on the injured checklist with Chris Godwin most actually out. Tom Brady’s O-line can be banged up and everyone knows how he likes getting hit. The Saints’ cross rush is not going to be chasing round Marcus Mariota this week. They’ll be after the identical man they sacked 4 occasions of their final assembly, forcing two Brady turnovers. The Saints have the components towards this group, successful seven of their final eight conferences with the Bucs, together with a season sweep a yr in the past. They are additionally on a run of 8-1 SU, 9-0 ATS as convention residence canines.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Saints and the below.
BEARS at PACKERS
8:20 p.m., Packers by 9 ½, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: This could also be a public play however after an terrible Week 1 loss, the Packers ought to come again with a vengeance as they did final yr following a Week 1 dud towards the Saints. In truth, the Packers are 9-0 ATS following a loss below Matt LaFleur. Then there’s Aaron Rodgers’ possession of the Bears. If there’s any group he’s going to rebound towards, it’s the group that has crushed him simply 5 occasions in 28 conferences. Rodgers appeared completely pissed off with out the departed Davante Adams final week however he will get again one in every of his acquainted WRs in Allen Lazard. As for his counterpart, let’s simply say that Justin Fields received’t exploit the Packers secondary as Kirk Cousins did.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Packers and the over.
TEXANS at BRONCOS
4:25 p.m., Broncos by 9 ½, 45 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Broncos — and their new coach Nathaniel Hackett — laid an egg in Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle however they’re 19-3 straight up and 14-4-4 towards the unfold in residence openers since 2000. Between their 12 penalties and their ineptitude on the purpose line, they by some means scored simply 16 factors whereas rolling up 443 whole yards. Meanwhile, the Texans gave up a league-high 517 yards whereas tying the Colts. They overachieved towards a division rival at residence. This is a mile excessive spot for a letdown whereas the Broncos justify their preseason hype.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Broncos and the over.
TITANS at BILLS
Monday, 7:15 p.m., Bills by 9 ½, 48
HANK’S HONEYS: A complete overreaction to the Bills’ domination of the Rams and the Titans’ flop towards the Giants. Nearly everybody thinks the well-rested Bills will proceed to toll of their residence opener and that ought to set off alarm bells. The Titans are 8-3 SU of their final 11 video games as an underdog and are traditionally undervalued. Derrick Henry has chewed up the Bills with 5 TDs in his final two conferences, together with a 143-yard recreation final yr. That ought to hold the incomparable Josh Allen on the sidelines lengthy sufficient to maintain this shut. It’s the NFL. No one is nearly as good or as dangerous as they appeared the week earlier than.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Titans and the over.
SEAHAWKS at 49ERS
4:05 p.m., Niners by 9 ½, 41
HANK’S HONEYS: In a technique the large line is smart. The 49ers determine to bounce again after dropping in that monsoon to the Bears and the Seahawks are due for a letdown after their massive win over Russell Wilson’s Broncos. But then the query must be requested. Why give all these factors to the group with the higher quarterback? Trey Lance remains to be going through rising pains and that is his first divisional matchup since he’s taken over because the full-fledged No. 1. Geno Smith will play effectively sufficient to maintain this pretty shut.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the below.
VIKINGS at EAGLES
Monday, 8:30 p.m., Eagles by 1 ½, 51
HANK’S HONEYS: First off, this can be a clear over guess with these two explosive offenses. If the Lions might put up that many factors on this Philly protection, consider what this new-look Vikings offense can do with all these weapons towards the Eagles’ comfortable zones. Likewise, the Eagles are terrifically balanced to tackle any protection with Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and that sturdy operating recreation. The distinction, although, is the Vikings protection. With pace on the edge, they’ll make simply sufficient stops to tilt the sport. They aren’t the Lions, that’s for certain.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Vikings and the over.
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<u>LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH</u>
DOLPHINS at RAVENS
1 p.m., Ravens by 3 ½, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s an intriguing matchup between two groups that appeared good of their openers. The new Miami offense is an efficient match for Tua Tagovailoa along with his fast launch to hurry guys Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Baltimore, although, is a troublesome place to play and the Ravens will probably be searching for revenge towards a group that blew them out a season in the past. On paper, we’ll give the slight edge to Baltimore’s elite secondary and to a Ravens’ operating recreation that may put on down the Fish.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF? Ravens and the over.
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<u>BEST OF THE REST</u>
CARDINALS at RAIDERS
4:25 p.m., Raiders by 5 ½, 50 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cardinals and the over.
FALCONS at RAMS
4:05 p.m., Rams by 10 ½, 46
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Rams and the over.
PATRIOTS at STEELERS
1 p.m., Pats by 1 ½, 40
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Steelers and the below.
COMMANDERS at LIONS
1 p.m., Lions by 1 ½, 47 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Commanders and the over.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Broncos. Back to actuality.
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LAST WEEK: 6-10 ATS; 9-7 OVER/UNDER; BEST BETS: 0-1
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