Pending 2* Wager on NYJ +1.5
Fresh in the minds are just how bad the jets are this year. At home on MNF and simply looked aweful as the bears took 2nd snap for a td interception return and never looked back. But as I look over the box scores this morning, the Jets threw for 300 yards passing and rushed for another 114. Inefficient in the red zone, going 1-6 was costly, and of course, suffering a minus 2 t/o differential (which gave game to bears due to nature). Six trips in the red zone are a pretty high mark to at least get in position; but the game looked ugly - however, the Jets showed good numbers in this embarrassing loss. Don't think too many bettors see it that way and may even put Jets on the DNP list. But b2b home games here hosting Detroit might prove to be the perfect antidote for the Jets ailment.
First off, how Detroit beat Green Bay is a complete mystery. I guess I kinda believe in fixed games, b/c no way in hell does it add up. Palsy 0-2 in the red zone, minus 2 turnover diff. - but yet they manage 19 points and keep green at bay for what appears to be a dominating effort. The did get some good yardage 238 by air and rushed for 115, but big plays outside of the zone allowed for separation.
Detroit suffers letdown after big divisional foe and beating the cheese is emotionally draining. Lions do not fair well on the road in outside atmosphere, and Jets are on tilt in this position. I'm sure bettors will be licking their chops to get the lions at low number in this one, but doubt the line moves much in their favor; because here we have another example of the wrong team favored.
Hard to squeeze the trigger here, and certainly can't make big claims for this one. But once you dispose of the smoke, mirrors, and perception; NYJ should be a 3 pt favor at home in this one.
I post now to roll this one around and get the best number possible. As stated, I have no wager yet, but do anticipate getting down this evening if the numbers remain favorable. GL