New York Jets at Miami Dolphins Week 9 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/4/2018

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Hard Rock Stadium

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The New York Jets travel to Hard Rock Stadium to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 4, 2018. The opening line for this game has Miami as 3 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 45.5.

The Jets have an ATS record of 3-5-0 while their over/under record is 5-3-0. The Dolphins have an over/under record of 5-3-0 and they are 4-4-0 against the spread.

Valuable New York Jets Betting Trends

The New York Jets are 5-3-0 against the over/under

The New York Jets are 3-5-0 against the spread

Important Miami Dolphins Betting Trends

The Miami Dolphins are 5-3-0 against the over/under

The Miami Dolphins are 4-4-0 against the spread

Key New York Jets Injuries

10/28/18 C Spencer Long Knee is questionable Sunday vs Miami
10/28/18 DL Steve McLendon Ankle injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Miami
10/28/18 CB Trumaine Johnson Quad is questionable Sunday vs Miami
10/28/18 LB Kevin Pierre-Louis Foot is questionable Sunday vs Miami
10/28/18 TE Neal Sterling Concussion left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Miami
10/28/18 WR Quincy Enunwa Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Miami
10/28/18 WR Robby Anderson Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Miami
10/24/18 RB Bilal Powell Neck IR
10/24/18 S Doug Middleton Pectoral IR
10/19/18 CB Buster Skrine Concussion is out indefinitely
10/03/18 LB Josh Martin Head IR
09/26/18 WR ArDarius Stewart Ankle IR
09/04/18 RB Elijah McGuire Foot IR
08/15/18 T Ben Ijalana Shoulder IR
08/03/18 S Rontez Miles Knee is out indefinitely

Key Miami Dolphins Injuries

10/28/18 TE A.J. Derby Foot is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/28/18 DE Charles Harris Calf is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/28/18 WR Kenny Stills Groin is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/28/18 QB Ryan Tannehill Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/24/18 WR Albert Wilson Hip IR
10/17/18 LB Chase Allen Foot IR
10/03/18 C Daniel Kilgore Arm IR
09/24/18 DE William Hayes Knee is out for season
09/15/18 G Josh Sitton Shoulder IR
09/06/18 TE MarQueis Gray Achilles IR
09/04/18 C Jake Brendel Calf IR
09/04/18 LB Mike Hull Knee IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Jets are 24th in the NFL in points scored with 192. They have run 488 plays this season for 2,513 yards, which ranks them 28th in the league in total offense. The Jets average 5.1 yards per play, which is 19th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 127 1st downs this year, placing them 29th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 910 yards as a team, which ranks 19th in the NFL. They've run 221 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Jets have been penalized on offense 53 times for 395 yards so far this season, which has them 5th in the league in penalties. Sam Darnold has thrown for 1,705 yards this season. He has completed 138 passes on 250 attempts for a completion percentage of 55.2%. His quarterback rating is 74.5. He averages 6.8 yards per pass attempt and 12.4 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 22nd in the league in points allowed on defense with 200. They have surrendered a total of 2,997 yards on D, which is 25th in the NFL. The Jets are ranked 22nd in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Their pass defense has given up 6.3 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 21st in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 195 passes on 313 attempts against the New York Jets defense this season, placing them 11th and 21st in the National Football League. The New York pass defense has also given up a total of 2,078 yards through the air, which is 21st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 211 attempts for 919 yards this year, putting them in 24th place in the league against the run. The Jets have committed 41 penalties for 346 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 25th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 33% of possessions on defense, which is 15th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

New York is ranked 7th in the league in punt returns with 14. They've accumulated 253 punt return yards and average 18.1 yards per return, which is 32nd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 78 yards. They have returned 17 kicks for 399 yards on special teams, ranking 14th in kick return yardage. The Jets average 23.5 yards per kick return and have a long of 53 yards this year. They are 28th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,267. The New York Jets have attempted 19 field goals this season and made 18, which is 18th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 94.7%. New York Jets kickers have made 95% of their extra points, going 18 for 19 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,954 yards on 42 punts, averaging 46.5 yards per punt. That places them 10th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Miami Dolphins have run for 864 yards as a unit, which ranks 29th in the league. They've run 189 times, averaging 4.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Dolphins have been penalized on offense 53 times for 489 yards so far this year, which has them 2nd in the NFL in penalties. They are 28th in the National Football League in points scored with 174. They have run 454 plays this year for 2,674 yards, which ranks them 25th in the NFL in total offense. The Dolphins average 5.9 yards per play, which is 22nd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 137 1st downs this season, ranking them 25th overall as an offensive unit. Brock Osweiler has completed 75 throws while attempting 117 passes for a completion percentage of 64.1%. He has passed for 895 yards this year. He averages 11.9 yards per completion and 7.6 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 93.8.

Defensive Statistics

The Dolphins rush defense has given up 247 attempts for 1,145 yards this season, putting them in 14th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 52 penalties for 398 yards on defense this year. That places them 30th in the league. They've allowed a score on 40.7% of possessions on defense, which is 23rd in the NFL. Miami is 29th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 219. They have given up a total of 3,264 yards on D, which is 16th in the league. The Dolphins are 21st in yards per play allowed with 6.4. Their pass defense has allowed 7.9 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 23rd in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 171 throws on 256 attempts against the Miami Dolphins defense this season, ranking them 16th and 9th in the league. The Dolphins pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,119 yards in the air, which is 16th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Miami Dolphins have tried 10 field goals this season and made 9, which is 23rd in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 90.0%. Miami kickers have made 95% of their extra points, going 19 for 20 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,827 yards on 40 punts, averaging 45.7 yards per punt. That ranks them 19th in the NFL in punting average. Miami is 9th in the NFL in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 205 punt return yards and are averaging 15.8 yards per return, which is 20th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 71 yards. They have returned 18 kicks for 548 yards on special teams, placing them 7th in kick return yardage. The Dolphins average 30.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 102 yards this season. They are 22nd in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 3,564.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Jets +3

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