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2007 NFL Betting: Analyzing The AFC East

New England Patriots (12-4 SU, 9-6-1 ATS): The Patriots probably were a wide receiver away from the Super Bowl last season so New England added Randy Moss (Oakland), Donte Stallworth (Philadelphia), Kelly Washington (Cincinnati) and Wes Welker (Miami) with ample breasts games Tom Brady it. Patriots also acquired TE Kyle Brady (Jacksonville) and RB Sammy Morris (Miami). The addition of LB Adalius Thomas (Baltimore) the jewel of a market agent and preparation of safety Brandon Meriweather in first round, addressed pressing defensive needs. These movements may be enough for a fourth Super Bowl appearance in seven periods.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 92-52
ATS: 79-58-7
HF: 28-26-4
HD: 10-3-1
AF: 17-14
AD: 24-14-2
Sportsbook Buster: The visitor to adversity Patriots-Jets are 13-3 ATS, the last 16 meetings.
Sports Betting Angle: New England is a solid 24-14-2 ATS as a road underdog, something will likely be in Indianapolis November 4.

NEW YORK Jets (10-6 SU, 11-5 ATS): Eric Mangini took a team who were 4-12 last year for the playoffs, but what can young ambitious coach makes for an encore; For starters, the Jets planes must improve a weak pass rush. Other defensive needs addressed by the project gets Darrelle Revis, a cornerback, and David Harris, a linebacker. Chad Pennington should remain healthy and New York have improve the current game classified 30th in average gain per rush (3.5), if offense should be afraid, but if all what happens, another wild card is a possibility.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 78-66
ATS: 75-61-8
HF: 24-20-2
HD: 12-12-1
AF: 9-7-1
AD: 29-20-4
Sportsbook Buster: The Jets have lost six straight ATS games against the Ravens, who play in Baltimore, Sept. 16.
Sports Betting Angle: New York has covered seven straight struggles against division rival Miami.

Buffalo Bills (7-9 SU, 10-6 ATS): The Bills had three huge holes to fill when RB Willis McGahee, LB London Fletcher and CB Nate Clements departed. Head Coach Dick Jauron feels he addressed two of these needs in the draft, RB Marshawn Lynch (Cal) LB and Paul Posluszny (State Penn). spot Clements »will be filled from within. The program - Not losing teams during the first eight games - will try to re- Bills early. Buffalo would like JP Losman to hand off as throws, especially behind a big offensive line. That said, improving last year's 7-9 record will not be easy case.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 67-77
ATS: 72-67-5
HF: 24-21-1
HD: 10-13-1
AF: 8-7-1
AD: 28-26-2
Sportsbook Buster: The Bills are an amazing 13-1 ATS the week after Patriots to play.
Sports Betting Angle: Buffalo has lost seven straight games ATS against Pittsburgh (Sept. 16).

Miami Dolphins (6-10 SU, 6-10 ATS): New Head Coach Cam Cameron done a good job with the offense of San Diego, but there is less talent in Miami, where Trent Green (Kansas City) will be the new starter at quarterback and Ronnie Brown will have the ball. Aggressive line should be reconsidered, but defense is solid, if aging. NFL Defence Player of the Year Jason Taylor will be accompanied by Joey Porter in a 3-4 alignment that brings pressure opposite QBs. In general, groups need a time to adjust a new system so there will be a surprise if Miami is struggling in the first the season with Cameron.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 79-75
ATS: 71-70-3
HF: 28-29-1
HD: 7-7
AF: 13-9
AD: 24-23-2
Sportsbook Buster: The Dolphins have covered nine last 10 games as an underdog of six or more points.
Sports Betting Angle: Miami is just 6-26 as a the favorite in the last two games season.

Legend:
SU = Straight Up
ATS = against spread
HF = Home Favorite
HD = Home Underdog
AF = Away Favorites
AD = Away Underdog

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