Article published on 27 October 2010
Packers Jets Spread Sets New York as Big Betting Favorites
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The New York Jets are the current leaders of the AFC East division with 5 wins and 1 loss, so perhaps it's not surprising that NFL oddsmakers have compiled a Packers Jets spread which favors the Jets by -6 points (O/U 42.5) over the Packers, who are currently second in the NFC North division with 4 wins and 3 losses.
But putting the Packers Jets line aside for just a minute, Sunday's game is the first time these teams have played each other since the 2006 season, where the New York Jets caused a massive upset by traveling to Wisconsin as the 7 point underdogs, where they proceeded to crush the Green Bay Packers 38-10.
That game will particularly be remembered by NFL betting fans who took a bath that day, and who will no doubt be looking to make amends on Sunday.
The Jets are currently not in a bad position, considering they are coming off a bye week and so far this season have managed to chalk up 26 points and 334 yards per game. In addition, they defeated the Denver Broncos 24-20 last time out as the 3 point favorites on the road, which means confidence should be running pretty high in the team.
In that game quarterback Mark Sanchez completed 17 of 30 passes for 198 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 picks, and there is no reason why he shouldn't improve against the Packers in front of his home crowd. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson rushed 16 times for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns, while tight end Dustin Keller led the team with 3 catches for 75 yards, and wide receiver Santonio Holmes contributed 4 catches for 47 yards.
But while the Jets were resting their weary bones last week, the Green Bay Packers had their work cut out against the Minnesota Vikings, in what can only be described as one heck of a tough game. But in the end the Packers prevailed with a well-deserved 28-24 victory as the 3 point favorites.
In that game Green Bay converted 6 of 11 on third down and chalked up a none-too-shabby 379 yards against a shabby Vikings' defense. But if the Packers have a weak point, it's their running game as their disappointing 84 yards on 23 carries against Minnesota proved. It's obvious that the loss of talented running back Ryan Grant to injury at the start of the season, is continuing to plague the team. However, Green Bay triumphed in the red zone with 3 of 4 conversions.
Statistically, Green Bay are 21-10-1 ATS in their last 32 road games.
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