[Week 1 Opponent Scouting] News on the Jets.

[NBT]

The bookies not showing much confidence in the Texans against what will be a rookie qb for the Jets IMOG. 4.5? What kind of odds are those? Why didn't they just say by a FG?

[TexicanMexican]

Originally Posted by NBT

The bookies not showing much confidence in the Texans against what will be a rookie qb for the Jets IMOG. 4.5? What kind of odds are those? Why didn't they just say by a FG?

They base the spread not only on game conditions and aspects but also where the money is going or expected to go. Also giving the half point avoids a push where they have to return all bets (I don't know if they keep a small percentage in a push).

[WMH]

Originally Posted by TexicanMexican

(I don't know if they keep a small percentage in a push).

They keep the "juice", typically, 10%....at least that is what I "heard"

Honestly, I figured we would open up at about -7 to -7.5. Based on what I have seen, it will probably climb up to that by kick off (currently at -5.5).

Bottom line, we SHOULD roll. Good at home, 2 key DEF players back in the mix. I am not too worried about the running game for NY, I am worried about L Washington on those damn screen plays we seem to have an issue with. I can just see Barwin now, thinking he is going to get a big sack in game one........dump screen.......Dammmmmit!