THE BEST GAMES TO BET
GIANTS at LIONS
1 p.m., Lions by 10 1/2, 50
HANK’S HONEYS: The Lions are nearly automated in a bounce-back spot, particularly in opposition to inferior opposition and particularly the week after Dan Campbell has seen his selections criticized. The Giants’ protection gives the proper trampoline for an offense simply stifled by the Philadelphia wind. Lucky that Josh Jacobs was injured throughout final week’s recreation with Inexperienced Bay, it would discover containing Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery a herculean process. Jaxson Dart’s return gives a spark however he’s nonetheless a rookie and is certain to power issues in any shootout with Jared Goff. If something, it simply makes the over extra enticing.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Lions and the over.
JETS at RAVENS
1 p.m., Ravens by 13 ½, 44 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Sure, this can be a lot of factors, particularly contemplating that the Jets are 6-4 ATS, 3-1 on the highway. Moreover, The Jets’ protection has held 4 of its final 5 opponents to 27 or fewer factors however that is the sport the place the trades of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams can manifest themselves. Though Lamar Jackson isn’t but 100%, Derrick Henry would be the Jets’ chief concern. The Ravens maintain a giant benefit within the trenches and will have the ability to put on the Jets down and break issues open within the second half. Aaron Glenn lastly gave up on Justin Fields however whereas Tyrod Taylor gives higher ball safety, there’s a ceiling on what number of factors he’ll produce. The Jets will need to muck issues up with Breece Corridor however the Ravens’ greatest enchancment has been in opposition to the run. The Jets should depend on Taylor’s arm if issues begin to get away from them.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Ravens and the beneath.
COLTS at CHIEFS
1 p.m., Chiefs by 3 ½, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The over-valued Chiefs have precisely one SU win over a crew with a profitable report and there’s no motive to again them right here, particularly with the hook in play. Regardless of Daniel Jones’ latest regressions towards his Giants days, the Colts ought to have the ability to do what the Payments did to the Chiefs’ Twenty fourth-ranked run D with No. 1 rusher Jonathan Taylor, consuming up clock as they grind. Sauce Gardner’s presence might restrict Patrick Mahomes’ choices. The Colts will likely be recent coming off their bye with an opportunity to make an announcement that the stability of energy is shifting within the AFC.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Colts and the beneath.
PATRIOTS at BENGALS
1 p.m., Patriots by 7, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Bengals’ QB scenario is up within the air. All indicators level to Joe Burrow making his return from a turf toe harm. Nonetheless, we have now Drake Maye going through the league’s worst move protection and with Trey Hendrickson uncertain. The Patriots will play in opposition to an excellent crew however for now they’re discovering this stream of patsies to their liking and hold overlaying week after week. That’s very true on the highway the place the Pats are 5-0 SU and ATS. New England’s run protection permits simply over 84 ypg and will decelerate Chase Brown. With Ja’Marr Chase sitting out his suspension, a rusty Burrow will discover it powerful sledding.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Patriots and the beneath.
STEELERS at BEARS
1 p.m., Bears by 3, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: Loads of folks in Pittsburgh really feel that Mason Rudolph is an improve over the injured Aaron Rodgers. He’s a well-liked determine within the locker room, he’s had success when he’s stuffed in earlier than (together with final week) and the crew ought to rally round him. Eventually, the Bears’ success goes to expire. Although beat up on protection, they took benefit of one of many worst QB performances of the 12 months by J.J. McCarthy and might need bother going through a crew that in some ways is their mirror picture. Mike Tomlin is rarely a nasty guess as an underdog.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Steelers and the beneath.
SEAHAWKS at TITANS
1 p.m., Seahawks by 12 ½, 40
HANK’S HONEYS: The Titans aren’t going to have the ability to do a factor in opposition to this Seattle protection, which just about shut down the Rams in final week’s loss. Sam Darnold folded as common beneath stress from the Rams’ protection, throwing 4 INTs. He’ll have all day in opposition to the Titans whereas Kenneth Walker eats up yards in opposition to Tennessee’s Twenty seventh-ranked run D. Seattle must be desperate to bounce again from final week’s disappointment in L.A. in opposition to maybe the worst crew within the NFL.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the beneath.
JAGUARS at CARDINALS
4:05 p.m., Jags by 2 ½, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: We’re holding our nostril as we write this. Sure, we’re going with the Cardinals after being outscored 85-44 over the previous two weeks. A 3rd straight catastrophe will put them within the must-fade class, however for now it’s onerous to choose the Jags as a highway favourite. With two AFC South matchups on the horizon, they may very well be caught wanting previous the Cardinals and they’re in a horrible journey spot, with 4 roadies, together with London, in six weeks. Trevor Lawrence has been inconsistent at greatest. Though the Jags blew away the Chargers final week, he threw for less than 153 yards after managing simply 119 yards the week earlier than. Jacoby Brissett did throw for 452 yards in final week’s loss. The Jaguars rank simply No. 21 in opposition to the move.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cardinals and the over.
PANTHERS at 49ERS
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Niners by 6 ½, 49 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Earlier than placing up 30 factors on the Falcons for the second time final week, the Panthers scored solely 7, 16, 9 and 13 factors of their earlier 4 video games. Likewise, exterior of his spectacular efficiency in opposition to the jet-lagged Falcons final week, Bryce Younger hasn’t progressed a lot. Accidents have ravaged the 49ers protection however they will nonetheless defend the run fairly effectively and that’s the place the Panthers can beat you with Rico Dowdle. Mac Jones was a serviceable caretaker however Brock Purdy’s return has supplied a QB improve.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: 49ers and the beneath.
BROWNS at RAIDERS
4:05 p.m., Raiders by 3 ½, 36 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Right here’s the quandary. Geno Smith is just about carried out. Shedeur Sanders stinks even worse. Truthfully, he was so dangerous final week that the Raiders are favored by greater than a FG. Then we have now Myles Garrett harassing Smith and Maxx Crosby throughout Sanders. Nevertheless, Sanders ought to see some enchancment. He’s not coming into this one ice chilly, he’ll have gotten first crew reps all week and he’ll have a recreation plan round him. The Browns do have a few benefits with their protection and their operating recreation. That must be sufficient to maintain them shut on this mom of all duds.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Browns and the beneath.
EAGLES at COWBOYS
4:25 p.m., Eagles by 4 ½, 47
HANK’S HONEYS: The Cowboys’ protection has improved since Quinnen Williams modified uniforms. The ex-Jet has solidified a line of defense that truly regarded midway respectable on opening day in Philly. The Eagles are grinding out wins today and are shying away from their explosive elements. OT Lane Johnson is on the shelf and the Eagles often wrestle with out him within the lineup. Now C Cam Jurgens is in concussion protocol. The Eagles weren’t blocking effectively for Saquon Barkley even earlier than these developments. Dak Prescott at all times ups his recreation in opposition to NFC East opponents. It’s both seize the factors or nothing.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Cowboys and the beneath.
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LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
VIKINGS at PACKERS
1 p.m., Packers by 6 ½, 41
HANK’S HONEYS: You’d have made a revenue fading each groups not too long ago. J.J. McCarthy has proven us nothing. He was God-awful in opposition to the Bears. He’s early in his studying curve and it’s getting late within the season. In the meantime, Jordan Love is inconsistent and with Josh Jacobs iffy, he’s going to be up in opposition to a Brian Flores protection that stymied him in each video games final season. Though this can be a rivalry recreation, the Packers may very well be caught waiting for their Thanksgiving Day showdown in opposition to the Lions.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF?: Vikings and the beneath.
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BEST OF THE REST
FALCONS at SAINTS
4:25 p.m., Falcons by 1 ½, 39 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Saints and the beneath.
BUCS at RAMS
8:20 p.m., Rams by 6 ½, 49 ½
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bucs and the beneath.
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WEEK’S BEST BET: Browns. Make Deion’s day.
LAST WEEK: 8-7; OVER/UNDER: 10-5
OVERALL: 84-78-1; OVER/UNDER: 89-72-2
BEST BETS: 8-3
