Now that the prevailing JMV, Tom Brady, will be operated on the knee and lost the rest of the season, the question in New England is obvious: How will the chief coach Bill Belichick to guide the Patriots through the most challenging difficult of his career? Of course, the NFL betting Patriots have the pride that comes from Super Bowl victories in the last seven seasons.
They also have a large group of veterans with extensive experience. But no longer have their best player, and that means that Belichick should work his magic as never before.
The Patriots defeated Kansas City 17-10 as a 16-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Matt Cassel completed 13-of-18 passes for 152 yards with a touchdown after replacing Tom Brady, while Randy Moss hauled in six passes for 116 yards with a TD.
The Jets defeated Miami 20-14 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37).
Brett Favre completed 15-of-22 passes or 194 yards with a pair of touchdowns for New York, while Thomas Jones rushed for 101 yards with a touchdown on 22 carries in the win.
Team records:
New England: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
New York: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the division are 8-2
New York most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New England is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets
New England is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets
New England is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Jets last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Jets last 6 games at home
NY Jets are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Jets last 6 games when playing New England
New England home to Miami, Sunday, September 21
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