<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 staff whereas exhibiting just a few vestiges of enchancment. So the opening line is considerably eye-opening, contemplating that the Browns aren't 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 dealing with a Myles Garrett-led move rush behind a flimsy O-line and the turnovers that may ensue. Jacoby Brissett isn’t going to mild issues up however he’s a succesful sport supervisor who can hold the offense transferring.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Browns and the underneath.
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 a lot to do with that end result. Actually, the Panthers in all probability performed higher of their loss than the Giants did of their win. Search for the Panthers to stack the field towards the rejuvenated Saquon Barkley and power Daniel Jones to beat them. We’d additionally search for Christian McCaffrey to be much more concerned than he was final week. At greatest these groups are even so we’re taking the factors.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Panthers and the underneath.
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 features final season after they blew a playoff berth within the closing sport of the season. That sport’s goat (decrease case), Carson Wentz, has been changed by Matt Ryan, who had a pleasant day yardage-wise towards the Texans however nonetheless seemed so-so. The Jaguars blew an opening-day cowl in Landover however they're no pushovers this 12 months and we really feel the groups are extra evenly matched than most individuals suppose. That enchancment ought to present up right here. Warmth, humidity and the potential for storms also needs to favor the underdog.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Jaguars and the underneath.
BENGALS at COWBOYS
4:25 p.m., Bengals by 7 ½, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Issues 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 dealing with the defending AFC champs, who will likely be primed to rebound after handing final week’s sport to the Steelers. The Dallas D performed admirably towards Tom Brady. The issue 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 instances. He bounces again in a giant manner right here.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Bengals and the underneath.
BUCS at SAINTS
1 p.m., Bucs by 2 ½, 44
HANK’S HONEYS: Accidents on the Bucs offense have us liking the house underdog. 5 of their six receivers, together with Julio Jones, landed on the injured listing with Chris Godwin most definitely out. Tom Brady’s O-line can also be banged up and everyone knows how he likes getting hit. The Saints’ move rush won't be chasing round Marcus Mariota this week. They’ll be after the identical man they sacked 4 instances of their final assembly, forcing two Brady turnovers. The Saints have the method towards this staff, successful seven of their final eight conferences with the Bucs, together with a season sweep a 12 months in the past. They're additionally on a run of 8-1 SU, 9-0 ATS as convention residence canines.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Saints and the underneath.
BEARS at PACKERS
8:20 p.m., Packers by 9 ½, 41 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: This can be a public play butafter an terrible Week 1 loss, the Packers ought to come again with a vengeance as they did final 12 months following a Week 1 dud towards the Saints. Actually, the Packers are 9-0 ATS following a loss underneath Matt LaFleur. Then there may be Aaron Rodgers’ possession of the Bears. If there may be any staff he’s going to rebound towards, it’s the staff that has overwhelmed him simply 5 instances in 28 conferences. Rodgers seemed completely annoyed with out the departed Davante Adams final week however he will get again one in all 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 objective line, they in some way scored simply 16 factors whereas rolling up 443 complete yards. In the meantime, the Texans gave up a league-high 517 yards whereas tying the Colts. They overachieved towards a division rival at residence. It 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., Payments by 9 ½, 48
HANK’S HONEYS: A complete overreaction to the Payments’ domination of the Rams and the Titans’ flop towards the Giants. Almost everybody thinks the well-rested Payments 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 Payments with 5 TDs in his final two conferences, together with a 143-yard sport final 12 months. That ought to hold the incomparable Josh Allen on the sidelines lengthy sufficient to maintain this shut. It’s the NFL. Nobody is pretty much as good or as unhealthy as they seemed 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 massive line is sensible. The 49ers determine to bounce again after dropping in that monsoon to the Bears and the Seahawks are due for a letdown after their large win over Russell Wilson’s Broncos. However then the query needs to be requested. Why give all these factors to the staff with the higher quarterback? Trey Lance continues to be dealing with rising pains and that is his first divisional matchup since he’s taken over because the full-fledged No. 1. Geno Smith will play nicely sufficient to maintain this pretty shut.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Seahawks and the underneath.
VIKINGS at EAGLES
Monday, 8:30 p.m., Eagles by 1 ½, 51
HANK’S HONEYS: First off,this can be a clear over wager 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’ delicate zones. Likewise, the Eagles are terrifically balanced to tackle any protection with Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and that robust working sport. The distinction, although, is the Vikings protection. With pace on the edge, they will 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 seemed good of their openers. The brand new Miami offense is an effective match for Tua Tagovailoa along with his fast launch to hurry guys Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Baltimore, although, is a tricky place to play and the Ravens will likely be searching for revenge towards a staff 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’ working sport 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 underneath.
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. Again to actuality.
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LAST WEEK: 6-10 ATS; 9-7 OVER/UNDER; BEST BETS: 0-1
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