Jets vs. Raiders Preview
(The Spread) – Looking for there third victory in as many games, the Jets will take on the Raiders in Oakland today at 4:05PM ET.
NFL Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the host Oakland Raiders as 3.5-point favorites versus the visiting New York Jets, while the over/under total for this contest is currently sitting at 41 points. The Raiders are 1-1 on the year after beating the Broncos in Denver on Monday Night Football in Week 1, and following a disappointing loss to the Bills last Sunday. (Oakland held a 2-1 lead at one point in that game.)
Line Movement: The Raiders opened as 3.5-point home dogs and immediately jumped to 4-point dogs within a few hours of the line being released. But some mid-week action on Oakland dropped the line back down to 3.5 and even 3 at one point before climbing back up and settling at 3.5. The over/under total hasn’t budged since opening at 41.
Public Betting: Of the 12,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 69% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Jets –3.5. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Week 3 Free Pick: Take Oakland. According to latest NFL trends, the home team is 4-1-1 against the spread in the last six meetings between these two teams, which suits an Oakland team that is 4-1 against the spread in its last five games versus the AFC. The Raiders are also 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. The Jets, meanwhile, are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win and will have to travel cross-country for their first road game of the season. Oakland is better and has an explosive weapon in running back Darren McFadden. The Raiders should keep this game within a field goal.
2011 NFL WEEK 3 FREE PICK: OAKLAND RAIDERS +3.5
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