New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 10/6/24

At 9:30 ET on Sunday, October 6th, the Jets and Vikings will face off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Vikings are the home team, and the game is being played at a neutral site. The Jets vs. Vikings matchup is in week five of the regular season, and the Vikings are favored at -2.5 on the point spread. The Vikings’ money line odds are -149, and the Jets’ money line odds are +124. This non-conference game is being televised on NFLN, with the over/under set at 40.5 points.

NEW YORK JETS VS MINNESOTA VIKINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Jets +2.5

This game will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 9:30 ET on Sunday, October 6th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK JETS:

• We have the Vikings winning this one by a score of 23 to 21
• Even though we like the Vikings to win, our ATS pick is to take the Jets at +2.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 40.5 points

Can The Jets Pick Up A Win At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

The Jets lost to the Broncos by a score of 10-9, despite being favored by -8 at home. The Broncos didn’t take the lead until 8:59 remaining in the 4th quarter, when they hit a field goal to go up 10-9. New York took a 9-7 lead early in the 4th with a 40-yard field goal, but the Broncos retook the lead with a field goal.

Greg Zuerlein was busy for the Jets, as he kicked a 23-yard field goal and a 35-yard field goal in the 2nd quarter and added another field goal in the 4th. The Jets didn’t find the endzone in this game, and the Broncos’ only touchdown was from Bo Nix to Courtland Sutton early in the 3rd quarter.

The Jets’ offense struggled in their 10-9 loss to the Broncos, managing only 184 yards passing and going without a touchdown. They finished with 16 first downs and 184 yards through the air. Aaron Rodgers, who went 24/42 for 225 yards, was sacked five times and didn’t throw any touchdowns.

New York’s running game was ineffective, gaining just 64 yards on 23 attempts. Braelon Allen was their leading rusher with 34 yards, while Mike Williams led the team in receiving with 67 yards.

Despite their strong performance, the Jets’ defense couldn’t prevent a 60-yard touchdown pass in their 10-9 loss to the Broncos. New York allowed just 12 completions to Denver, holding them to 48% completion percentage. The Jets’ run defense gave up 126 yards on 31 attempts, with the Broncos finding some success on the ground.

Overall, the Jets’ defense was tough to move the ball against, allowing just 186 total yards. They were particularly effective on third down, limiting the Broncos to a 21.4% conversion rate. However, New York failed to record a sack and gave up the big play that resulted in a touchdown.

Can The Vikings Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?

Minnesota jumped out to a 14-0 lead in their most recent game against the Packers and despite a late scare, they held on to win 31-29. The Vikings are now 4-0 on the season. The Vikings were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game, giving them both a straight-up and ATS win. The combined 60 points easily surpassed the over/under line of 44 points.

After a touchdown from the Packers just before halftime, the Vikings went into the half leading 28-7. Green Bay made things interesting in the 4th quarter, closing the gap to 28-22 before adding another touchdown in the final minute. However, Minnesota managed to hold on for the win.

The Vikings’ offense put up 465 yards in their 31-29 win over the Packers, with 254 yards coming through the air. Sam Darnold completed 20 of 28 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns, with a passer rating of 123. Minnesota had 22 first downs and went 7-19 on third down.

Minnesota’s ground game saw Aaron Jones leading the team with 93 yards on 22 carries. Justin Jefferson was the top receiver with 85 yards and one touchdown. The Vikings’ offense did suffer two sacks and had one interception in the game.

Despite giving up 379 yards through the air, the Vikings’ defense came up with three interceptions in their 31-29 win over the Packers. Green Bay finished with 465 total yards, but Minnesota’s defense made key plays when needed. They allowed four passing touchdowns and struggled to defend the big play, but they held the Packers to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down.

The Vikings’ run defense gave up 86 yards on just 19 attempts, and they managed only one sack in the game. Even though the Packers had success moving the ball, Minnesota’s defense did enough to help secure the narrow victory.