Jets vs. Colts Pick
The Indianapolis Colts will put their undefeated record on the line when they host the New York Jets at 4:15PM ET on Sunday.
The Jets lost to the Falcons 10-7 as a 5-point favorite in Week 15, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 36 points. Mark Sanchez threw for 226 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions for the Jets, while Braylon Edwards had five catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort.
The Colts beat the Jaguars 35-31 as a 3-point favorite in Week 15, while the combined score went over the total of 43 points. Peyton Manning threw four touchdowns on 23-of-30 pass attempts for 308 yards. Tight end Dallas Clark finished with two touchdown receptions in the victory.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the Colts 6-point favorites over the Jets in Week 16. The over/under total for today’s game has been set at 40.5 points.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Jets +6. New York has the best defense in the league and an outstanding pass defense to slow Manning and the Colts’ offense. The Jets are also 4-2 against the spread in their last six games when playing Indianapolis.
Another reason we like the Jets in this matchup is that the point spread has been bid up from five to six points. We’ll gladly take the extra points and we love the potential of New York winning outright.
Our NFL Week 16 Free Pick for this matchup is: NEW YORK JETS +6 and OVER 41.
127 New York Jets +6 (+195 moneyline) Over 40.5
128 Indianapolis Colts –6 (-235 moneyline) Under 40.5
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Jets last 9 games on the road
NY Jets are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NY JETS
[DT] 10/20/2009 – Kris Jenkins IR ( Knee )
[RB] 10/26/2009 – Leon Washington IR ( Ankle )
[OL] 12/20/2009 – Robert Turner "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis ( Knee )
[LB] 12/10/2009 – Larry Izzo IR ( Neck )
[C] 12/20/2009 – Nick Mangold "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis ( Illness )
INDIANAPOLIS
[WR] 12/24/2009 – Anthony Gonzalez IR ( Knee )
[PK] 12/17/2009 – Adam Vinatieri "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Knee )
[CB] 11/05/2009 – Marlin Jackson IR ( Knee )
[LB] 11/04/2009 – Tyjuan Hagler IR ( Bicep )
[SS] 11/08/2009 – Bob Sanders IR ( Elbow )
[S] 12/17/2009 – Aaron Francisco "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Ankle )
[OT] 11/22/2009 – Dan Federkeil IR ( Concussion )
[RB] 12/17/2009 – Donald Brown "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Chest )
[QB] 12/09/2009 – Jim Sorgi IR ( Shoulder )
[CB] 12/17/2009 – Jerraud Powers "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Hamstring )
[RB] 12/23/2009 – Chad Simpson probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Back )
[DB] 12/23/2009 – Jacob Lacey probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Bicep )
[OG] 12/23/2009 – Kyle DeVan "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Shin )
[DB] 12/23/2009 – Antoine Bethea "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Foot )
[OT] 12/23/2009 – Charlie Johnson "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Foot )
[DB] 12/23/2009 – Tim Jennings probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Ankle )
[RB] 12/23/2009 – Joseph Addai "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Knee )
[DB] 12/23/2009 – Kelvin Hayden probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Knee )
[OT] 12/23/2009 – Tony Ugoh probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Hip )
[OT] 12/23/2009 – Ryan Diem probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Hamstring )
[DE] 12/23/2009 – Raheem Brock "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Back )
[DE] 12/23/2009 – Dwight Freeney "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Abdominal )
[DE] 12/23/2009 – Robert Mathis "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Quad )
[LB] 12/23/2009 – Gary Brackett "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Foot )
[DT] 12/23/2009 – Daniel Muir probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Hamstring )
[WR] 12/23/2009 – Pierre Garcon probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Knee )
[DT] 12/23/2009 – Keyunta Dawson "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Knee )
[DT] 12/23/2009 – Erik Foster "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Back )
[OG] 12/23/2009 – Jamey Richard probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Shoulder )
[LB] 12/23/2009 – Clint Session probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Calf )
[TE] 12/23/2009 – Tom Santi probable Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Hand )
[DB] 12/23/2009 – Melvin Bullitt "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets ( Shoulder )
Posted: 12/27/09 3:15PM ET