NFL : New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 20, 2024 8:20PM EDT @ Acrisure Stadium

Recently, both teams’ performances can be classified as not so good. In a bid to recover from a recent close defeat to Buffalo, the Jets are focused on bouncing back; on the other hand, the Steelers are fresh from an emphatic victory over Las Vegas. Injuries have seen critical players from each side sidelined; however, both teams will be keen on getting the win. Sure, it will be a great contest and these two teams will be evenly matched with a lot of action from both teams offensive and defensively.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Jets -135 , Steelers +115

Spread: Jets -2 , Steelers +2

Over/Under: 39

Team Recent Performance

New York Jets

Suffering a defeat against Buffalo on October 15 with a score of 20-23, they managed to miss the +1.5 point spread but managed to go over on the total score set at 41.5. Again on October 6, they were hosted by Minnesota where they lost 17-23 and failed to cover the +2.5 spread, with the total score going under 42. The results were almost the same again as on September 30 they lost 9-10 against Denver, which saw them fail to cover the -8 spread and also go under the total of 39.5 points. However, on September 20, they pulled an upset and defeated the New England team 24-3 which helped them to cover the spread set at -6.5. On September 16, they played against Tennessee and won 24-17 while managing to cover the spread set at -3.5 and also the total points that were beneath 41.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 14, they secured the first position with 32-13 at Las Vegas, hence beating the -3.5 handicap, and played over 37 points as well. On October 7, they fell short of winning against Dallas by 3 points, with the final score being 20 to 17 and the spread of -2.5 not being covered and the total points scored being less than 44. They suffered a loss of 24-27 at Indianapolis on September 30, effectively losing the -2.5 spread but going above 41 points in total. On September 23, they achieved victory over the Chargers with a score of 20-10, easily surpassing the – 2.5 spread but going under the 36 total points threshold. As for September 16, a victory at Denver with a score of 13-6 saw them fulfill the -3 requirement as well as keep the total points scored under the line of 36.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers have both a record of five wins and five losses games in their head-to-head matchup. In terms of projecting probable outcomes of the games, Jets have performed better, posting 6-4, while Steelemen are at 4-6. The teams are also tied in terms of total slotted points (over/under) for this period, each reporting 4-6. Scoring 19.7 points per game, the Steelers outran the Jets, who scored 16.6 points on average. Steelers rush for more yards averaging 104.7 yards a game as compared to Jets 101.5 yards. Pittsburgh also has more passing yards than New York, averaging 225.6 yards compared to 180.6 yards. Pittsburgh also has more total yards (330.3) than New York (282.1), while the Jets also commit less turnovers (0.9 against 1.8).

Team Injuries

New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers (QB, ankle) and recently acquired Davante Adams (WR) are both expected to play on Sunday. In addition, Tyler Conklin (TE, hip) is also listed as probable but D.J. Reed Jr. (CB, groin) is more likely to be inactive. Michael Carter II (S, hamstring) has been declared out for the game. Morgan Moses (T, knee) is out for the foreseeable future and the other injured players who are on hospitable reserve include Wes Schweitzer (G, hand), Chuck Clark (S, ankle), Malik Taylor (WR, not disclosed), Kenny Yeboah (TE, groin), Jermaine Johnson II (DE, Achilles), Zaire Barnes (LB, ankle), Jimmy Ciarlo (LB, knee) and Marcus Riley (WR, uncommunicated). Chazz Surratt (LB, heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers

All signs indicate that Russell Wilson (QB) will make his return to the lineup for Sunday’s contest. On the injury front, Cordarrelle Patterson (WR, ankle) has been ruled out and is ‘downgraded.’ Meanwhile, in a more encouraging development, MyCole Pruitt (TE, knee), Montravius Adams (DT, knee), Alex Highsmith (LB, groin), and Najee Harris (RB, ribs) are all listed as ‘probable.’ Nick Herbig (LB, hamstring), Zach Frazier (C, ankle), and Roman Wilson (WR, hamstring) are either finally ‘downgraded to out’ or licked up in game status as ‘questionable.’ The following players have been placed on the injured reserve list: Cameron Johnston (P, knee), James Daniels (C, Achilles), Nate Herbig (G, shoulder), DeMarvin Leal (DE, stinger), Dylan Cook (T, undisclosed), Logan Lee (DT, calf), Ryan Watts (CB, undisclosed), David Perales (LB, knee).

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The New York Jets will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 39.

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