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Not long ago, the Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets five times in a row, and with another victory to open this season, the Bills are now 6-2 both straight up and against the spread over the last eight meetings. In the 115th edition of this original AFL rivalry, Buffalo battles the Jets on Thursday night in New Jersey.

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills Live

NFL point spread: The Bills opened as 3.5-point favorites; the total was 42 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark (line updates and matchup report).

NFL betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 23.3-19.8 Jets (NFL picks on every game).

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Why the Bills can cover the spread

The Bills are quietly one of the best bets in the league this season, at 5-1-1 ATS, after beating Oakland last week 34-14, easily covering as two-point favorites. Buffalo spotted the Raiders an early 7-0 lead, then scored the next 27 points of the game to take control. Later, after allowing Oakland to get within 27-14, Bills running back LeSean McCoy iced the victory with a 48-yard touchdown bolt.