Week One - Monday Night Slammer

Game: New York Jets vs. Baltimore Ravens
Line-O/U: 36.5 (total)
Pick: Over
Reason: First, let's start off by pointing out that Revis just came back to the Jets and he may be a bit rusty, and even more, Ed Reed is out for the Ravens. The Ravens have many new weapons on offense with Boldin and Housh, but even more dangerous is the now experienced Ray Rice. Rice is looking to start off the season with a 100+ yard game, which is very likely given that the Jets have the defending #1 pass defense. Everyone is so hyped about Cromartie, but people need to understand he is tough to coach, and if things start off in the Ravens favor his frustration will lead to even more points for the Ravens. The only worry for the over is the performance of Mark Sanchez. He isn't nearly up there with even the "good" quarterbacks, but his mistakes may benefit the total points with a possible pick six, or two (not an official prediction). I think people are underestimating the offense of these two teams and overestimating their defenses. The total should exceed 36.5 points tonight and that is the official Twitpicks "Monday Night Slammer".