Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will travel to AFC East division rival the New York Jets for an NFL game on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff time is set for 1PM Eastern Time with regional television coverage provided by CBS. The LVSC NFL odds makers have set the opening lines in this game as the New England Patriots opened as 5 ½ point favorites with the over under coming in at 46 1/2. The early money from the sports betting public has come in on the underdog New York Jets as the New England Patriots are currently a 5 point favorite. The total has seen action by the sports betting public to the over as the total is currently lined at 47. NFL money line bettors can make a bet on the favored New England Patriots at –230 with the underdog New York Jets bringing back +190 to pull off the upset straight up victory without the aid of getting points.
It was impressive debuts for both sides of the ball for the New York Jets in their 24-7 opening day win against the Houston Texans. On defense the Jets allowed no defensive touchdowns to the potent Texans offensive attack. The team limited Houston to just 38 rushing yards and 145 yards through the air. Mark Sanchez looked good in his debut for the Jets hitting on 18 of 31 passes for 272 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Jets ran the ball down the throats of Houston and were led by Thomas Jones 107 yards and Leon Washington contributed with 60. The Patriots behind Tom Brady rallied late for two touchdowns to eek out a 25-24 win at Buffalo. Tom Brady returning from major knee surgery in 2008 hit on 39 of 53 passes for 378 yards two touchdowns and an interception. The Patriots struggled on the ground gaining 73 yards on 23 carries for 3.2 yards per carry average. The Patriots wide receivers were busy as both Wes Walker and Randy Moss caught 12 passes and they combined for 234 of the receiving yardage for the Patriots. The new look and younger Patriots defense allowed just 90 rushing yards to Buffalo but allowed two red zone touchdowns to the Bills in two trips inside the twenty.
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NFL Trend: The underdog has covered 4 of their past 5 meetings
The Wagerline consensus has 65.37% of the NFL bettors on New England -5
The Wagerline consensus has 61.1% of the NFL bettors playing over 47
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