{"id":18690,"date":"2011-10-17T08:53:10","date_gmt":"2011-10-17T13:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/?p=18690"},"modified":"2011-10-17T08:53:10","modified_gmt":"2011-10-17T13:53:10","slug":"nfl-picks-week-6-miami-dolphins-vs-new-york-jets-monday-night-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/nfl-picks-week-6-miami-dolphins-vs-new-york-jets-monday-night-football-18690\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Picks Week 6: Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets, Monday Night Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
\nMonday, 10\/17\/11, 8:30 PM EST, TV:\u00a0 ESPN
\nOpening Point Spread:\u00a0 New York -8
\nCurrent Betting Line:\u00a0 New York -6.5
\nOpening Total:\u00a0 41
\nCurrent Total:\u00a0 42.5
\nOdds Courtesy of Bookmaker<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The New York Jets will look to end a three-game losing streak Monday night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Miami comes in with an 0-4 record and many fans have already written the team off, but it\u2019s important to note that none of those contests have been decided by more than 10 points.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s not desperation,\u201d commented Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor.\u00a0 \u201cThere\u2019s no reason to be desperate.\u201d\u00a0 Head coach Tony Sparano would like to see his team fight in the prime-time event, especially since he\u2019s favored amongst NFL coaches to be the first one fired this season.\u00a0 Miami is 4-7 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points, including an 0-2 mark this year.<\/p>\n

The Dolphins will need a breakout game by wide receiver Brandon Marshall, as he\u2019ll be matched up with cornerbacks Antonio Cromartie and Darrelle Revis for most of the evening.\u00a0 Miami will have a new signal-caller due to a season-ending shoulder injury to starting quarterback Chad Henne, with Matt Moore stepping in.\u00a0 He has previous experience in leading a team during his time with the Carolina Panthers, while trying to steer the franchise clear of its second 0-5 start in five seasons.<\/p>\n

New York will be playing its third prime-time event of the year and looking to snap a three-game losing streak with all of those contests being played outside of MetLife Stadium.\u00a0 The Jets have made some noise about possible upheaval in the locker room, led by wide receiver Santonio Holmes comment earlier in the week.\u00a0 \u201cIf you can\u2019t protect the quarterback for four or five seconds,\u201d stated Holmes.\u00a0 \u201cThere\u2019s no point of dropping back seven years to throw a football.\u201d\u00a0 The Jets have lost four of the last five contests between the two teams, including three consecutive in New Jersey.\u00a0 New York is 8-8 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points.<\/p>\n

The Jets defense will likely empty the playbook in trying to get to Moore, as 10 different players have combined for 13 sacks, which was five less than the NFL-leading New York Giants when the week started.\u00a0 New York has also been working all week to sure up a rush defense that has allowed a ton of yards to Oakland and New England.\u00a0 There\u2019s been plenty of motivation to go around the locker room as the team has the San Diego Chargers on deck.\u00a0 Everyone wants to even up the team\u2019s record before facing a rested opponent that is among the league\u2019s best.<\/p>\n

Bettors will likely back the Jets due to their 9-3 ATS mark versus losing teams, while the Dolphins are 1-5 ATS versus divisional foes.<\/p>\n

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