New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills spread, odds
- New York Jets: +13.5 (-105)
- Buffalo Bills: -13.5 (-115)
All odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.
After laying an egg in Week 8 at home against the New England Patriots, the New York Jets open as almost two-touchdown home underdogs to the Buffalo Bills.
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills moneyline
- New York Jets: +520
- Buffalo Bills: -720
The Jets are +520 on the moneyline, meaning a $100 bet would pay out $520 of profit.
At first look, this line seems a bit high even after the Jets are coming off a disappointing loss to the New England Patriots. The Bills just beat the Green Bay Packers at home on Sunday Night Football by a score of 27-17 to improve to 6-1. The Jets also beat the Packers on the road, 27-10, in Week 6.
However, a lot has changed for the Jets since Week 6, as they lost their two most important offensive players. Star running back Breece Hall and versatile offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker will both miss the remainder of the season from injuries sustained during their Week 7 win against the Denver Broncos.
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills over-under
- New York Jets-Buffalo Bills over-under: 47.5
- Over: -110
- Under: -110
Similar to last week, the Jets are set for another divisional game, which historically backs the under. Last week’s game against New England went just under the projected total of 39.5 at 22-17.
This game is a little more interesting, as New York is going up against the high-flying Buffalo Bills offense led by Josh Allen. The Bills offense is hitting on all cylinders through seven games as they are leading the league in total yards per game and passing yards per game while placing second in points per game only behind the Kansas City Chiefs.
I think the Jets can match up pretty well against the Bills offense. Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed have been playing extremely well thus far into the season. If those guys can contain Gabriel Davis and Stefon Diggs, the Jets can certainly slow down this potent offense.
The Bills lack in one area on offense and that is running the ball. They are pretty average in most statistics running the ball and it will not be any easier this week going up against the Jets and their rushing defense. The Jets currently rank ninth in the NFL giving up only 108 rushing yards per game.
New York’s offense has struggled recently and is set to go against one of the best defenses in the league. This Bills defense is only giving up 14 points per game through seven weeks.
In this case, I would lean under for Jets vs. Bills.
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills injuries
On a positive note, the Jets could get back wide receiver Corey Davis and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for this week. Davis is listed as day-to-day while Johnson, who had a chance to play last week, will potentially be active in Week 9.
New York is looking to snap a four-game losing streak to the Bills on Sunday. The Jets have not beaten Buffalo since Week 17 of the 2019 season. Josh Allen and many other starters were not active as the Bills had already clinched a playoff spot. Before that, the Jets beat the Bills in Week 14 of 2018 by a final score of 27-23.
