The struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the NY Jets, Sunday Dec 13, as the Jets look for their third straight win. The Jets have owned the Bucs, enjoying a decisive 8-1 overall series edge. NFL oddsmakers at SPORTSBETTING.com have the Jets as -3 point road favs over the Buccaneers with the over/under set at 37 points . Be sure to get your New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 14 Picks in now at SPORTSBETTING.com
The Jets (6-6) won in Buffalo 19-13 in Week 13 and sit third in the AFC East. QB Mark Sanchez made 7 of 15 passes for 109 yards with a TD. RB Thomas Jones had 23 carries for 109 yards, while WR Jerricho Cotchery made four catches for 68 yards. WR Braylon Edwards caught their lone TD pass. Their defense had two sacks and one interception on the day. The Jets QB Mark Sanchez was ruled out for this week with a knee injury, and backup QB Kellen Clemens will get the start for the Jets . He struggled in relief of Sanchez last Thursday against the Bills, but with a full week of practice, Clemens should be able to play better in Tampa Bay. The Jets are lucky to be playing the Bucs this week, but the Jets 30th ranked pass game goes against the Bucs 11th ranked pass defense, that has CB Aqib Talib with five interceptions. With a rookie QB the Jets will use their league best running game, led by RB Thomas Jones’ 1,068 yards rushing with nine TD’s, against the Bucs 31st ranked rush defense. The Jets have averaged 16.7ppg and allowed 16.7ppg in their last three games. They are 3-3 SU on the road where they average 22.6ppg and give up an average 18.6ppg.They are 3-8-1 ATS and 5-7 over/under.
The Buccaneers (1-11) lost at Carolina 6-16 in Week 13. QB Josh Freeman made 23 of 44 passes for 321 yards with a high five interceptions; overall he’s thrown for 1,114 yards with seven TD’s and 10 interceptions for a 64.1 passer rating. RB Carnell Williams had 17 carries for 92 yards, while WR Antonio Bryant made five catches for 116 yards. The Bucs are getting no offense as they went 0-4 in the red zone, despite beating the Panthers on the ground, in the air and in first downs. Josh Freeman and his 27th ranked offense are in for a long day. Jets Coach Rex Ryan loves to bring the blitz from all angles and fluster young quarterbacks . Freeman seemed confused at times against Carolina last week, and Ryan will no doubt have something special in store for the rookie signal-caller. The Jets DE Shaun Ellis leads with five sacks. The Bucs 21st ranked running game might be able to move the chains against the Jets 17th ranked rush defense. Bucs CB Ronde Barber is the only player in league history with 25-plus sacks and 35-plus interceptions. The Bucs have averaged 10ppg and allowed 24.7ppg in their last three games. They are 1-5 SU at home where they average 15.7ppg and allow 31.2ppg. They are 4-8 ATS and 6-6 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Jets are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a road favorite of 0.5-3.0.
- Jets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
- Buccaneers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
- Buccaneers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in December.
- Buccaneers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
- Buccaneers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Buccaneers last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-3.0.
New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
When: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 1:00 PM ET
Line: SPORTSBETTING.com
Pick: Bucs +3
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