Last Updated on October 31, 2010 12:00 pm by Anthony Rome
Packers vs. Jets Free Pick
The banged up Green Bay Packers travel east this Sunday to take on a well-rested New York Jets team coming off its bye. Read on to check out our free pick for this Week 8 non-conference clash.
Before we get to our free pick, let’s take a look at the current odds for this game.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made the Jets 6-point favorites over the Packers in Week 8. The over/under total for this game is currently 43 points.
The Packers are 4-3 on the year but have failed to cover in three of their first seven games. They’re also 1-2 on the road this season with a 1-2 ATS record away from Lambeau Field.
The Jets, meanwhile, are 5-1 and have now won five straight after dropping their opener to the Ravens on Monday Night Football. They’re 5-1 against the spread, which includes a 2-1 mark at home this season.
Our Free Pick:
It figures to be a frustrating Sunday for the Packers, who are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games overall. The Jets’ defense is going to bring the heat on Aaron Rodgers for most of the game and if his offensive line can’t protect him, Green Bay’s usually high-powered offense will suffer. The Jets are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win and are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall. They’re also 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite and we think this has the potential to be a blowout. Our pick is the Jets minus the points.
2010 NFL WEEK 8 FREE PICK: NEW YORK JETS –6