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Sunday NFL Free Play
Oakland @ NY Jets
LINE: Jets -5.5 and Total is 39.5
Its Oakland on the road 3 times zones away, need I say more? No doubt a square bet but all things favor the Jets here going up against a rookie QB who makes his first start on the road. QB Geno Smith for the Jets a year more matured and did some good things in the preseason and Mike Vick as a backup option is no slouch either. More offensive production from the Jets versus the Raiders who have to travel across the country to play this one, in a hostile environment. The really bad thing going to the Raiders when you look closely at this game is the limited ability of their offensive line to protect the passer, in this case Rookie QB Derrick Carr, who has some ability as I saw him play in person in college, but being under relentless attack from an active defense like the Jets is going to produce turnovers and that means points the other way.
Not at all sold on the long term success of either of these teams, but Oakland remains quite frankly a bad team with some big names on it, but no chemistry and limited potential at head coach as well. The Jets are in a tough division and every winnable game at home must be a priority for Rex Ryan and company and this is one of them. The total on this game is the lowest on the board this week, the only total under 40 points, and that means oddsmakers expect points to be at a premium, I think it means they do not think Oakland is going to score many points. Willing to lay the points even though this is not the ideal number, as I think the Jets are TD + better here at home in their opener. This line may move as I do not foresee Oakland money moving it down so bet it early.
Jets are your FREE Pro Pick this opening Sunday.
Teaser - Tease Minnesota to +9 and tease Denver to -1.5 (2 team 6 Point Teaser)
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