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New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins SUNDAY NIGHT PREVIEW

2010 NFL Expert Picks previews NBC’s Sunday Night Football matchup between AFC East division rivals New York Jets and Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium.

The Dolphins are 2.5-point home favorites for this divisional matchup while the over/under total is 35.5.

These teams always play each other closely, as evidenced by the fact the point spread has been higher than 3.5 for either team just twice in the past 10 head-to-head. The Dolphins took both meetings last season, winning 30-25 as a 3.5-point road underdog on Nov. 1, and winning 31-27 as a 3-point home dog on Oct. 12.

The Jets have a slight edge over the past 10 at 6-4 SU and 6-3-1 ATS, and are 17-7 SU in the past 24 meetings. New York is 4-2 SU in its past six trips to Miami.

This is New York’s second-straight divisional matchup. The Jets (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS) beat the favored New England Patriots 28-14 last Sunday, easily cashing as a 3-point home underdog. The score went over the total.  Read more... (259 words, 0 images, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)

Top NFL Picks to Watch for the Start of the 2010 Season

Last season witnessed the mediocrity of several teams. Although improvements are expected in these teams, they are not among the top NFL picks that will prove to be a massive threat in this upcoming season. A step up in Tampa Bay’s defense in expected, however, in reality a team possessing a previous season track record of 3-13 cannot miraculously bounce back for a super bowl. At least it is a long shot. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Detroit Lions are also among the NFL picks that are anticipated to improve. But the question is: will the improvement be enough? After all, they are not the only teams that have made preseason acquisitions and trades. They are the only team that wants to improve.

* The Nature of the Beast  Read more... (444 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)