New York Jets at Miami Dolphins Week 7 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/22/2017

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Hard Rock Stadium

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The Miami Dolphins host the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 22, 2017. The opening line for this game has Miami as 3.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 38.5. The Dolphins have an over/under record of 0-5-0 and they are 3-2-0 against the spread. The Jets have an ATS record of 4-2-0 while their over/under record is 2-4-0.

Valuable New York Jets Betting Trends

The New York Jets are 2-4-0 against the over/under

The New York Jets are 4-2-0 against the spread

Important Miami Dolphins Betting Trends

The Miami Dolphins are 0-5-0 against the over/under

The Miami Dolphins are 3-2-0 against the spread

Key New York Jets Injuries

10/15/17 RB Bilal Powell Calf "?" Sunday vs. Miami
10/04/17 LB Dylan Donahue Elbow IR
09/27/17 WR Charone Peake Ankle IR
08/30/17 LB Lorenzo Mauldin Back IR
08/07/17 WR Quincy Enunwa Neck IR
07/30/17 WR Devin Smith ACL IR

Key Miami Dolphins Injuries

10/15/17 CB Byron Maxwell Foot "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets
10/15/17 WR DeVante Parker Ankle "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets
10/15/17 C Mike Pouncey Concussion left last game, "?" Sunday vs. NY Jets
10/03/17 T Eric Smith Knee IR
09/05/17 LB Raekwon McMillan ACL IR
09/05/17 QB Ryan Tannehill ACL IR
09/04/17 C Ted Larsen Bicep IR
08/15/17 CB Tony Lippett Achilles IR
08/06/17 S T.J. McDonald Suspension 8-game suspension (eligible to return 11/05 vs Oakland)

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Jets have run for 631 yards as a team, which ranks 11th in the NFL. They've run 148 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Jets have been penalized on offense 45 times for 422 yards so far this season, which has them 6th in the league in penalties. They are 25th in the NFL in points scored with 109. They have run 362 plays this season for 1,912 yards, which ranks them 14th in the league in total offense. The Jets average 5.3 yards per play, which is 13th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 99 1st downs this year, placing them 26th overall as an offensive unit. Josh McCown averages 7.1 yards per pass attempt and 10.1 yards per completion. He has completed 136 passes on 194 attempts for a completion percentage of 70.1%. His quarterback rating is 89.2. He has thrown for 1,374 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Jets rush defense has allowed 181 attempts for 833 yards this year, putting them in 28th place in the league against the run. New York has committed 41 penalties for 332 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 16th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 28.6% of possessions on defense, which is 3rd in the league. They are 17th in the league in points allowed on defense with 130. They have surrendered a total of 2,148 yards on D, which is 27th in the NFL. The Jets are ranked 22nd in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has given up 6.1 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 16th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 124 passes on 210 attempts against the New York Jets defense this season, placing them 17th and 25th in the National Football League. The New York pass defense has also given up a total of 1,315 yards through the air, which is 19th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The New York Jets have attempted 7 field goals this season and made 6, which is 8th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 85.7%. New York Jets kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 4 for 4 this year. Their punters have totaled 659 yards on 14 punts, averaging 47.1 yards per punt. That places them 8th in the NFL in punting average. New York is ranked 4th in the league in punt returns with 9. They've accumulated 69 punt return yards and average 7.7 yards per return, which is 15th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 25 yards. They have returned 4 kicks for 92 yards on special teams, ranking 20th in kick return yardage. The Jets average 23 yards per kick return and have a long of 40 yards this year. They are 26th in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,051.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Miami Dolphins are 32nd in the National Football League in points scored with 61. They have run 301 plays this year for 1,214 yards, which ranks them 32nd in the NFL in total offense. The Dolphins average 4 yards per play, which is 32nd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 80 1st downs this season, ranking them 32nd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Miami has run for 437 yards as a unit, which ranks 29th in the league. They've run 124 times, averaging 3.5 yards per rush as a unit. The Dolphins have been penalized on offense 33 times for 229 yards so far this year, which has them 24th in the NFL in penalties. Jay Cutler has passed for 857 yards this year. He's completed 101 throws while attempting 164 passes for a completion percentage of 61.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 75.2. He averages 8.5 yards per completion and 5.2 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Miami is 3rd in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 84. They have given up a total of 1,577 yards on D, which is 4th in the league. The Dolphins are 19th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has allowed 6.5 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 22nd in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 123 throws on 170 attempts against the Miami defense this season, ranking them 16th and 3rd in the league. The Dolphins pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,175 yards in the air, which is 12th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 115 attempts for 402 yards this season, putting them in 3rd place in the NFL against the run. The Miami Dolphins have had 41 penalties for 371 yards on defense this year. That places them 23rd in the league. They've allowed a score on 29.6% of possessions on defense, which is 7th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Miami is 20th in the NFL in punt returns with 5. They've totaled 34 punt return yards and are averaging 6.8 yards per return, which is 19th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 14 yards. They have returned 4 kicks for 86 yards on special teams, placing them 21st in kick return yardage. The Dolphins average 21.5 yards per kick return and have a long of 34 yards this season. They are 32nd in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 711. The Miami Dolphins have tried 4 field goals this season and made 4, which is 21st in the league. Miami kickers have made 50% of their extra points, going 1 for 2 this season. Their punters have accumulated 463 yards on 10 punts, averaging 46.3 yards per punt. That ranks them 13th in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Jets/Dolphins NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Jets +3.5

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