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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Jets vs. Bills
Jets vs. Bills
Is this the week the Jets fold? It's certainly possible after losing entirely winnable games against the Chargers and Raiders. The Jets had a players meeting earlier this week, and coach Robert Saleh has promised personnel changes. But the Jets refuse to change the offense's biggest problem: Zach Wilson, who might be the worst quarterback ever to play professional football. New York's saving grace is a defense that's given Josh Allen fits throughout his career. But the Bills also changed their offense, firing offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, a move I was suggesting earlier in the season. One of Dorsey's biggest flaws was his refusal to commit to a running game, despite Buffalo ranking 2nd in the league in rushing EPA! I think that changes this week, and it's a good time for it, as New York ranks 16th defensively in rushing EPA and struggled to slow down Josh Jacobs last week. Allen is an awesome QB, but clearly Buffalo is putting too much on his shoulders. I expect Buffalo to ride its running game and get up early. And while I don't trust Buffalo's defense any longer due to all of its injuries, those losses won't matter as much against a hapless Jets offense. Lay it with the Bills, and use Buffalo in your six-point teasers.
Pick: Bills -7
-Matt Barbato
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
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A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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