NFL : New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 6, 2024 9:30AM EDT @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The New York Jets are prepared to face yet another hurdle as they seek to recover from a close defeat to Denver. However, the Jets have already proved their worth by thrashing New England and beating even more challenging opponent, Tennessee, earlier in September. On the other hand, the Minnesota Vikings come into this game in good spirits, having edged past Green Bay and thrashed Houston. Both sides have had their fair share of storms and sunshine, making it a showdown that will be interesting.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Jets +120 , Vikings -140

Spread: Jets +2.5 , Vikings -2.5

Over/Under: 40

Team Recent Performance

New York Jets

In the team’s recent matches, they fell to Denver 9-10 on September 30th, having been -8 favorites and the total performance being lower than 39.5. They also managed to defeat New England 24-3 on September 20th claiming -6.5, with the total points going under (39.5). On September 16th, through a crowded home crowd in Nashville, they pulled through a win 24-17 against Tennessee winning at -3.5 betting odds, the game also went under (41). They were however unable to keep this winning streak to the following match versus San Francisco falling 19-32 to the three and a half positive points given to them pre match on September 10. To cap it all, on August 25th once again in another underdog match, they lost against the New York Giants 10-6 as +3 underdogs, with the total going under (31.5).

Minnesota Vikings

The recent fixtures prove victory for the team. They managed to beat Green Bay’s team on September 30th by the score of 31-29 as +2.5 underdogs, which was good for the over (44.5). On the 23rd of September however, they emerged victorious over Houston 34-7 as +1.5 underdogs, while the total went under (46.5). On September 16th, on the other hand, they managed to get the better of San Francisco by 23-17 but as +4.5 underdogs, going under as well (46.5). Days earlier on September 9th, they played the New York Giants and won by 28-6 as light favorites of -1 thus going under the total of 42, and before that on August 25th they played with Philadelphia as +3 underdogs losing only 26-3, the match total going under 34.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The New York Jets (4-3) will take on the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) in a rather interesting contest. Both teams have managed to record a competitive performance in their previous games, where the Jets are 3-4 against the spread (ATS), while the Vikings slightly outperform the Jets at 4-3 ATS. Both sides have not shied away from scoring as all 7 of their games saw the over hit 5 times. Scoring-wise, the Jets rank at 23.00 points per game, whereas the Vikings closely follow at 22.14 points. The Jets are more dominant based on their rushing stats with an average of 114.71 yards per game unlike the Vikings who rush for 94.71 milling yards. In total yards as well, the Jets are superior, with the team averaging 377.43 total yards compared to 347.43 total yards by the Vikings. There is hardly a difference in turnovers with Jets having 1.86 and Vikings 1.57 respectively.

Team Injuries

New York Jets

A knee concern notwithstanding, Aaron Rodgers (QB) is likely to feature on Sunday versus Minnesota. There is a foot injury that leaves C.J. Mosley (LB) questionable for the game. Morgan Moses (T) would be out for an extended period due to knee problems while Wes Schweitzer (G) has been placed on injured reserve (IR) due to a hand complication. Malik Taylor (WR), Leki Fotu (DT), Kenny Yeboah (TE), Jermaine Johnson II (DE), Zaire Barnes (LB), Jimmy Ciarlo (LB), and Marcus Riley (WR) are all IR due to other injuries.

Minnesota Vikings

Dalton Risner (T), Jordan Kunaszyk (LB), Mekhi Blackmon (CB), J.J. McCarthy (QB), and Gabriel Murphy (LB) are currently on the injured reserve list as a result of undisclosed injuries or knee injuries. As for Ivan Pace Jr. (LB), he is doubtful for the upcoming Sunday match against the New York Jets as he is nursing an ankle injury.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Minnesota Vikings will win and cover the spread, with the total staying under 40.

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