New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction NFL Picks 10/6/24

Minnesota Vikings (4-0) vs New York Jets (2-2)

Game Info: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 9:30 am (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Vikings -2.5 / New York Jets +2.5 --- Over/Under: 40.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings meet Sunday in week 5 NFL action at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Here’s a New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction. This article will include a New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction Pick.

New York Jets Betting Preview

The New York Jets lost to the Broncos, beat the Patriots, and play the Bills next. The New York Jets have lost 5 of their last 7 non-home games. Aaron Rodgers is completing 64.1 percent of his passes for 849 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Allen Lazard and Garrett Wilson have combined for 397 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Breece Hall has 18 receptions.

The New York Jets ground game is averaging 91.5 yards per contest, and Hall leads the way with 174 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, New York is allowing 15.5 points and 256.5 yards per game. Quincy Williams leads the New York Jets with 31 tackles, Will McDonald IV has 5 sacks and Brandin Echols has 1 interception.

Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview

The Minnesota Vikings recently beat the Texans and Packers, and they play the Lions next. The Minnesota Vikings have won 7 of their last 10 non-home games. Sam Darnold is completing 68.9 percent of his passes for 932 yards, 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones have combined for 481 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jalen Nailor has 8 receptions.

The Minnesota Vikings ground game is averaging 123.8 yards per contest, and Jones leads the way with 321 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 14.8 points and 349.3 yards per game. Blake Cashman leads the Minnesota Vikings with 34 tackles, Pat Jones II has 5 sacks and Kamu Grugier-Hill has 2 interceptions.

Why the Minnesota Vikings will win

The Vikings have won each of their last seven October games as favorites against AFC opponents.
The Jets have lost four of their last five Sunday games against opponents on a winning streak.
The Vikings have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AFC East opponents.
The Jets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against NFC opponents.
The Jets have lost the first quarter in each of their last three Week 5 games against NFC opponents.
The Jets have lost the first half in each of their last five games as underdogs against NFC opponents.

Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts

Aaron Jones has recorded 109+ rushing and receiving yards in seven of his last eight Sunday appearances.
Justin Jefferson has scored a touchdown in each of the Vikings' last five Sunday games.
T.J. Hockenson has recorded 53+ receiving yards in each of his last six Sunday appearances.
Aaron Jones has recorded 53+ rushing yards in each of his last six Sunday appearances with his team as a favorite.
Sam Darnold has thrown three or more touchdowns in each of the Vikings' last two Sunday games.
Sam Darnold ranks 1st in the NFL in passing touchdowns (11) this season.

New York Jets Player Prop Facts

Braelon Allen has recorded 33+ rushing yards in each of the Jets' last three games.
Braelon Allen has recorded 46+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Jets' last three games.
Breece Hall has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Jets' last four games following a loss.
Allen Lazard has recorded 13+ receiving yards in 18 of his last 19 appearances against NFC North opponents.
Aaron Rodgers has thrown two or more touchdowns in seven of his last eight October appearances against NFC opponents.
Aaron Rodgers has recorded 23+ completions in three of his last four October appearances against NFC opponents.
Will McDonald ranks T3rd in the NFL in sacks (5.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Vikings rank T1st in the NFL in interceptions (8) this season.
The Vikings are the only team in the NFL to rank top 5 for both interceptions and sacks this season.
The Jets rank 2nd in the NFL in Q4 opponent points per game (2.3) this season.
The Jets rank T2nd in the NFL in Q2 win percentage (75.0) this season.

New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction

The New York Jet's two wins this season have come against teams that are a combined 2-6 SU, and their home loss to the Broncos last week raises questions. Aaron Rodgers looked slow and old last week, and I doubt a trip across the pond will help. The Minnesota Vikings have been the surprise of the season so far, but it's hard to argue with a top-5 scoring offense and a top-5 scoring defense. International games can be tricky due to the travel and the often crappy fields, but I'm not going to overthink things and just lay the small number with the Vikings. The Vikings are playing too well to step in front of at the moment.