New York Jets (2-6) vs Houston Texans (6-2)
Game Info: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:15 pm (MetLife Stadium)
Betting Odds: New York Jets -1.5 / Houston Texans +1.5 --- Over/Under: 45 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Houston Texans and New York Jets meet Thursday in week 9 NFL action at MetLife Stadium. Here’s a Houston Texans vs New York Jets Prediction. This article will include a Houston Texans vs New York Jets Pick.
Houston Texans Betting Preview
The Houston Texans lost to the Packers, beat the Colts, and play the Lions next. The Houston Texans have split their last 4 road games. C.J. Stroud is completing 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,948 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs have combined for 1,063 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tank Dell has 24 receptions.
The Houston Texans ground game is averaging 118.9 yards per contest, and Joe Mixon leads the way with 503 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Houston is allowing 22.4 points and 280.3 yards per game. Henry To'oTo'o leads the Houston Texans with 46 tackles, Will Anderson Jr. has 7.5 sacks and Calen Bullock has 3 interceptions.
New York Jets Betting Preview
The New York Jets lost to the Steelers and Patriots, and they play the Cardinals next. The New York Jets have lost each of their last 5 games. Aaron Rodgers is completing 61.6 percent of his passes for 1,896 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard have combined for 985 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Breece Hall has 33 receptions.
The New York Jets ground game is averaging 86.1 yards per contest, and Hall leads the way with 428 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, New York is allowing 21.3 points and 286.8 yards per game. Jamien Sherwood leads the New York Jets with 73 tackles, Will McDonald IV has 8 sacks and Brandin Echols has 2 interceptions.
Why the Houston Texans will win
- The Jets have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The Texans have won seven of their last eight games following a Division game.
- The Jets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games following a Division game.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in six of the Texans' last seven Week 9 games.
- The Jets have lost the first quarter in each of their last two games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Jets have lost the first half in five of their last six Week 9 games against AFC opponents.
New York Jets Player Prop Facts
- Davante Adams has scored at least one touchdown in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against AFC South opponents.
- Aaron Rodgers has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of his last eight home appearances against AFC South opponents.
- Aaron Rodgers has recorded 246+ passing yards in 12 of his last 13 October appearances with his team as a favorite against AFC opponents.
- Aaron Rodgers has recorded 24+ completions in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite against AFC opponents.
- Braelon Allen has recorded 32+ rushing yards in four of the Jets' last five games as favorites against AFC opponents.
- Allen Lazard has recorded 35+ receiving yards in each of his last seven October appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Garrett Wilson has recorded 90+ rushing and receiving yards in four of the Jets' last five October games at MetLife Stadium.
- Heading into Week 9, Will McDonald ranks 2nd in the NFL in sacks (8.0) this season.
Houston Texans Player Prop Facts
- C.J. Stroud has thrown two touchdowns in three of his last four regular season appearances with the Texans as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- C.J. Stroud has recorded 242+ passing yards in six of his seven previous appearances with the Texans as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- Joe Mixon has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his last eight appearances against AFC opponents.
- Nico Collins has recorded 78+ receiving yards in each of his last seven regular season appearances.
- Dameon Pierce has recorded 35+ rushing yards in each of the Texans' last five October games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- Stefon Diggs has recorded 74+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last six Thursday road appearances.
- Heading into Week 9, Ka'imi Fairbairn ranks 1st in the NFL in 50+ yard field goals made (9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 9, the Jets rank 30th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (86.1) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Jets rank 4th in the NFL in yards allowed per game (286.8) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Texans rank 2nd in the NFL in yards allowed per game (280.3) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Texans rank 2nd in the NFL in average kickoff return (33.4 yards) this season.
Houston Texans vs New York Jets Prediction
The New York Jets should be favored at home with a short week, but I'm not backing a team in the favorite role that's lost 5 straight games. The Jets are pretty much the same struggling offensive team they were last year without Rodgers, and it feels like the defense has taken a step back as well. The Jets have outright lost three straight games as a favorite and are 3-7 ATS and 3-7 SU in their last 10 games overall. The Houston Texans have issues of their own, especially with the Stefon Diggs injury, but I'm not backing the Jets as a favorite. Give me the Texans and the points.
Randy’s Pick Houston Texans +1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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