The Thursday night game in Week 3 has the 1-1 New England Patriots on the road against the 1-1 New York Jets.
The Jets are six-point favorites.
New York lost pass rusher Jermaine Johnson for what will likley be for the season.
The Patriots are missing linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley for this game with a shoulder injury.
The Pats have been incredible at running the ball, averaging nearly 200 rushing yards per game through two weeks.
The Jets have not stopped the run, allowing over 150 yards per game through two weeks.
Using odds from BetMGM Sportsbook, below are the best bets for the Patriots vs. Jets game.
Patriots at Jets picks, best bets
Moneyline
- Patriots +220
- Jets -275
The Jets are the superior team and are at home. They have the offensive firepower and the superior quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, while New England’s Jacoby Brissett is more of an offensive caretaker.
The Jets should win. JETS (-275)
Against the spread
- Patriots +6 (-110)
- Jets -6 (-110)
The Pats run the ball extremely well. They have covered the spread in both their games. The Jets have not been dominant and do not stop the run.
I like the Jets to win, but it will be close.
PATRIOTS +6 (-110).
Total (Over/Under)
- Over 39 (-110)
- Under 39 (-110)
The Pats had one game with 26 total points and one with 43 total points.
The Jets’ totals have been 51 and 41.
I predict a 24-20 Jets win.
OVER 39 (-110).
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