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New York Jets vs. New England Patriots Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
- Updated: December 22, 2016
The New England Patriots reign in the recent rivalry with the Jets, winning nine of the last 11 meetings outright. But New York, in winning twice and keeping every other game close, is 6-0-1 against the spread over the last seven meetings. In a game that involves the largest point spread of this NFL season so far+, the Jets visit the Patriots on Saturday afternoon.
Point spread: The Patriots opened as 16.5-point favorites; the total was 44.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
NFL pick, via OddsShark computer: 38.0-6.4 Patriots (NFL picks on every game)
Why the Jets can cover the spread
New York is trying to bounce back from last week’s 34-13 loss to Miami. The Jets only trailed the Dolphins by a field goal into the third quarter but had a blocked punt returned for a touchdown, then allowed two more scores in the next four minutes and never recovered.
On the day, New York actually beat Miami in first downs 20-13, outrushed the Dolphins 116-67 and held a 33/27 advantage in time of possession. But on top of that blocked punt, …
