New York Jets at Miami Dolphins 2010 NFL Predictions, Odds, and Picks Week 3: Head football coach Rex Ryan takes his New York Jets south to take on the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins on Football Night in America on NBC at 8:20 PM ET at Sun Life Stadium. Dolphin head football coach Tony Sparano is 3-1 against the Jets and has his Fins team playing well, especially on defense. The game marks a return to Miami from long time linebacker Jason Taylor who is now with the Jets. “I’m looking forward to it in some ways,” said Taylor, who expects at least some boos from fans. “It’s not a very familiar situation for me. I have to keep the emotions in check and approach it as an important game for us.” It will also be interesting how Jets quarterback responds to more man coverage that the Dolphins play. He improved against the Patriots who play more zone but struggle in week one against Baltimore who plays more like the Fins defensive scheme. The odds makers at JustBet have the Miami Dolphins -2 1/2 point favorites at home against the New York Jets.
Miami won its first two games on the road most recently 14-10 at the Minnesota Vikings. The defense picked off Brett Favre 3 times while giving up just 10 points. Quarterback Chad Henne was 9 for 15 for 114 yards hitting Brandon Marshall 4 times for 71 yards. The running game is improving with Ronnie Brown carrying 13 times for 80 yards and Ricky Williams adding 10 carries for another 30 yards but each lost a fumble. “I’m concerned,” Sparano said. “I want to score more points than that, no question about it, and I think we have to. I have great confidence this group will continue to get better.” Vegas odds makers have the Miami Dolphins as +1800 odds to win the 2011 Super Bowl.
The Jets have their swagger back after a big win at home 28-14 against AFC East foe the New England Patriots. Quarterback Mark Sanchez was 21 for 30 for 220 yards and 3 touchdowns hitting Dustin Keller with 7 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. Wide Receiver Braylon Edwards caught 5 passes for 45 yards and a touchdown but won’t start due to disciplinary reasons related to a DUI arrest. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games when playing NY Jets. Vegas odds makers have the over/under for the total score at 35 1/2 points combined of the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
I predict a Miami victory in their home opener. Go Fins! Note: Rich Fritz is a Blog Writer on NSAwins.com and not a pro handicapper. For expert NFL Football Predictions against the vegas spreads please visit the NSAwins.com homepage for top predictions today from the National Sports Advisors.