NFL Against the Spread – Online Betting Picks of the Week

The New York Jets (11-6) at The Pittsburgh Steelers (15-1)
Against the Spread:  Jets 9-7-1 | Steelers 10-5-1
Game Time: 4:30 PM ET
Opening NFL Betting Lines: The Steelers -9 +103 Over/Under 34u -116
Current High NFL Betting Line: Steelers -10 +115
Current Low NFL Betting Line: Steelers -8.5 -105 to -110
Over/Under 34.5u to 35u -110 to -111
The Jets impressed me on their way through San Diego. But keep in mind that they caught a really lucky break in OT.

The Jets receivers did not do a stellar job, Moss continued his case of the drops. The league leading rusher, Curtis Martin, was held to 66 yards. The defense made a monstrous mistake that gave the Charger 1st and goal at the end of regulation with Eric Barton's roughing the passer penalty. This led to the Brees to Gates 1 yard TD pass that sent it into OT.

Still, when given the opportunity they did take it. Marching right down to the Charger's 10 yard line and getting the 3 pointer from Doug Brien.

The Steelers are tougher to run against than San Diego. Additionally they gave up a paltry 177 yards a game in the air during the regular season. They are a perfect 8-0 at home, and have had a couple of weeks to heal, rest and prepare.

Pittsburgh should handle the game from start to finish. Then again the Charger's should have as well.

The Jets played tough against the Steelers in their last meeting, sacking Big Ben twice and getting a couple picks as well. That Roethlisberger didn't have the deep threat of Plaxico Burress certainly helped, but 9 points worth?

I think so. The Jets made mistakes that they were able to get away with against the Charger's. The Steelers are one of those teams that you cannot make mistakes against and expect to walk away unscathed (relatively speaking).

Small Wager:

My Online Betting Action: The Steelers -8.5