NY Jets (2-2) vs. Minnesota Vikings (4-0)
October 6, 2024 9:30 am EDT
The Line: Minnesota Vikings -2.5; Over/Under: +43.5
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The New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings meet Sunday in NFL action from Northumberland Development Project in London. Here’s a Minnesota Vikings vs NY Jets Prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Vikings vs Jets pick.
New York Jets Betting Preview
The Jets kicked off the 2024 season with a pretty shaky game versus the San Francisco 49ers. That one was a loss 32-19. The good news is that New York won their next pair 24-17 versus the Titans and 24-3 over the rival New England Patriots.
New York took their second loss of the year at home versus Denver this past Sunday. The Jets couldn’t find the end zone in that one, resulting in a 10-9 defeat. QB Aaron Rodgers finished with 225 yards. Mike Williams was the top receiver with four catches for 67 yards.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
Over on the Vikings’ side, they’ve been blemish-free in the record column thus far—with a couple of close calls. First came a 28-6 opener win over the Giants, then a 23-17 escape over the 49ers. Game three was another win, this time 34-7 versus the Houston Texans.
Minnesota played another close one in game four versus the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings were up 28-7 by the end of the first half but had to hang on for the win 31-29. QB Sam Darnold posted 275 yards with three scores and a pick, while Aaron Jones rushed 22 times for 93 yards.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Vikings’ last seven games as favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Jets’ last six Sunday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts
- Justin Jefferson has scored a touchdown in each of the Vikings’ last five games.
- T.J. Hockenson has recorded 55+ receiving yards in each of his last six appearances following a win.
- Aaron Jones has recorded 53+ rushing yards in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Aaron Jones has recorded 109+ rushing and receiving yards in eight of his last nine appearances.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 260+ passing yards in three of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against AFC East opponents.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 23+ completions in five of his six previous appearances with his team as a favorite against AFC East opponents.
- Sam Darnold has thrown three or more touchdowns in each of the Vikings’ last two games.
- Justin Jefferson ranks T1st in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (4) this season.
New York Jets Player Prop Facts
- Breece Hall has scored a touchdown in seven of his eight previous October appearances.
- Garrett Wilson has recorded 94+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Jets’ last three games against NFC North opponents.
- Allen Lazard has recorded 13+ receiving yards in each of his last nine appearances against NFC North opponents.
- Aaron Rodgers has recorded 10+ rushing yards in each of his last three October appearances against NFC North opponents.
- Aaron Rodgers has thrown two or more touchdowns in seven of his last eight Week 5 appearances.
- Aaron Rodgers has recorded 25+ completions in three of his last four Week 5 appearances.
- Allen Lazard ranks T1st in the AFC for receiving touchdowns (3) this season.
Minnesota Vikings vs NY Jets Prediction
I’m going to stay with the Vikings. Minnesota has a few things to clean up after that close call versus Green Bay, however. The Vikings notched 374 total yards in that one (254 passing) with 22 first downs. That said, Minnesota also posted three turnovers, seven penalties, and a tepid 4-of-11 rate on third downs.
As for New York, they looked like their old selves on offense against the Broncos. The Jets posted 248 total yards (184 passing), 3.5 yards per play, 16 first downs, 13 penalties (for 90 yards), and an ugly 4-of-17 rate on third-down conversions. The defense was comparatively great, though (186 yards allowed), so Minnesota may have some troubles moving the ball consistently in this one. Ultimately, however, the Vikings are the better team right now and should be able to win/cover.
