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NFL Betting Preview: Jets vs Lions

The New York Jets go up against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, September 27.

Over 48.5 Has to Be The Way Forward

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when the Lions clash with the Jets. Our prediction is for Over 48.5 points to be scored at odds of -106.

Lions 20-17 Winners in Last H2H Battle

New York Jets were beaten 20-17 at MetLife Stadium in their previous game, being turned over at home to Green Bay Packers. The Jets moved the ball for 285 yards, with 218 through the air and 67 on the ground. The offense managed 21 first downs to go along with two touchdowns.

Detroit Lions suffered a defeat in their last game. A 41-31 scoreline occurred on the road at Highmark Stadium against Buffalo Bills. The Lions totaled 355 yards, split between 289 passing and 66 rushing yards. The offense moved the chains 24 times and struck for 4 touchdowns.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Lions claim a 20-17 win over the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Jets vs Lions Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Jets vs Lions betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

Over 48.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this NFL matchup. We’re taking odds of -106 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.

Our NFL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Jets vs Lions stats:

  • The 48.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Lions games at home.
  • The 48.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Lions games at home.
  • The 48.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Lions games at home.

Over 48.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam LaPorta Anytime TD +190 BetMGM logo

The odds for Sam LaPorta (Lions) to hit the end zone are +190. All things considered, we believe the odds are appealing for betting on him in the Anytime Touchdown Scorer market.

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Jared Goff Over 258.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Jared Goff (Lions) is available at -114 to reach over 258.5 passing yards. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this QB Passing Yards bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 48.5
Spread Lions -6.5
Anytime Touchdown Sam LaPorta

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 48.5, along with Lions -6.5 on the spread and a touchdown to be scored by Sam LaPorta (Lions).

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Correct Score Prediction

Jets Jets logo 23 - 31 Lions logo Lions

Rather than betting on the Lions to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 31-23 victory in their favor.

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Jets vs Lions Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Lions Favorites to Win According to the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Detroit Lions as -313 favorites for this game, implying that they are 76% likely to win. New York Jets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +250.

6.5 is the spread and 48.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers NFL fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 48.5, this selection is available at -106.

The top NFL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to this popular league. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Jahmyr Gibbs Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Favorite Jahmyr Gibbs is available at +270 to be the First TD Scorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the final touchdown.

Touchdown

Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions)
First TD
+270
Anytime TD
-345
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Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)
First TD
+600
Anytime TD
-125
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Jameson Williams (Lions)
First TD
+1000
Anytime TD
+160
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Receiving Yards

Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)
Over 75.5
-114
Under 75.5
-114
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Garrett Wilson (Jets)
Over 67.5
-114
Under 67.5
-114
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Jameson Williams (Lions)
Over 54.5
-114
Under 54.5
-114
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Adonai Mitchell (Jets)
Over 45.5
-114
Under 45.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Passing Yards

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Lions Have Picked Up Six Wins in Past Ten at Home

The Lions have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 32.20 points on offense and surrendering 25.90 on defense.

The Jets have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 18.20 points scored and 30.60 points allowed.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O48.5 U48.5
Lions logo Lions Home Stats 6-4 58.10 32.20 25.90 8 2
Jets logo Jets Away Stats 2-8 48.80 18.20 30.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O48.5 = Games Over 48.5 Points
  • U48.5 = Games Under 48.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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New York Jets Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Tyler Baron
Knee
Tre Brown
Finger
Anez Cooper
Shoulder
Omar Cooper
Ankle
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Groin
Kingsley Jonathan
Thigh
Kiko Mauigoa
Quadriceps
Marcelino McCrary-Ball
Ankle
Adonai Mitchell
Finger
Kene Nwangwu
Back
David Onyemata
Groin
Joseph Ossai
Foot
Tim Patrick
Groin
VJ Payne
Undisclosed
Arian Smith
Knee - ACL
Mason Taylor
Thumb
Chip Trayanum
Neck

Detroit Lions Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Ben Bartch
Foot
Brian Branch
Achilles
Teddy Bridgewater
Undisclosed
Damone Clark
Undisclosed
Thomas Harper
Ankle
Kerby Joseph
Knee
Kendrick Law
Knee - ACL
Avonte Maddox
Foot
Christian Mahogany
Hip
Giovanni Manu
Knee
Cade Mays
Wrist
Blake Miller
Knee
Isiah Pacheco
Back
Tate Ratledge
Elbow
Payton Turner
Back

Previous New York Jets Lineups

20 Sep NFL
Packers 20-17 Jets
13 Sep NFL
Jets 23-10 Titans
04 Jan NFL
Jets 8-35 Bills
28 Dec NFL
Patriots 42-10 Jets
21 Dec NFL
Jets 6-29 Saints

Previous Detroit Lions Lineups

17 Sep NFL
Lions 31-41 Bills
13 Sep NFL
Saints 30-31 Lions
04 Jan NFL
Lions 19-16 Bears
25 Dec NFL
Lions 10-23 Vikings
21 Dec NFL
Steelers 29-24 Lions
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 2 0 0 1.000 77 62 15 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 30 16 14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1W
Jets 1 1 0 0.500 40 30 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Dolphins 0 2 0 0.000 26 62 -36 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 53 33 20 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 58 47 11 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 23 33 -10 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Browns 1 1 0 0.500 33 53 -20 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 47 30 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 30 47 -17 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 37 56 -19 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Colts 0 2 0 0.000 53 74 -21 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Chiefs 2 0 0 1.000 64 40 24 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Raiders 2 0 0 1.000 53 27 26 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 30 44 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Chargers 0 2 0 0.000 28 52 -24 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 48 42 6 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Giants 1 1 0 0.500 34 48 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 57 48 9 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Commanders 0 2 0 0.000 42 61 -19 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Vikings 2 0 0 1.000 48 25 23 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 62 71 -9 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Bears 1 1 0 0.500 62 46 16 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Packers 1 2 0 0.333 56 91 -35 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Panthers 1 1 0 0.500 71 62 9 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Saints 1 1 0 0.500 54 48 6 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Buccaneers 0 2 0 0.000 46 56 -10 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Falcons 1 2 0 0.333 51 68 -17 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1W
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 2 0 0 1.000 44 17 27 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 62 20 42 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Rams 1 1 0 0.500 35 33 2 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Cardinals 1 1 0 0.500 33 45 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Chiefs 2 0 0 1.000 64 40 24 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bills 2 0 0 1.000 77 62 15 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 53 33 20 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 47 30 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Raiders 2 0 0 1.000 53 27 26 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 30 16 14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1W
Jets 1 1 0 0.500 40 30 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 58 47 11 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 30 44 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 23 33 -10 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Browns 1 1 0 0.500 33 53 -20 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Dolphins 0 2 0 0.000 26 62 -36 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 30 47 -17 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Chargers 0 2 0 0.000 28 52 -24 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 37 56 -19 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Colts 0 2 0 0.000 53 74 -21 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Vikings 2 0 0 1.000 48 25 23 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Seahawks 2 0 0 1.000 44 17 27 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 48 42 6 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Panthers 1 1 0 0.500 71 62 9 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 62 20 42 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 62 71 -9 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Bears 1 1 0 0.500 62 46 16 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Rams 1 1 0 0.500 35 33 2 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Giants 1 1 0 0.500 34 48 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 57 48 9 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Packers 1 2 0 0.333 56 91 -35 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1L
Saints 1 1 0 0.500 54 48 6 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Cardinals 1 1 0 0.500 33 45 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Buccaneers 0 2 0 0.000 46 56 -10 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Falcons 1 2 0 0.333 51 68 -17 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1W
Commanders 0 2 0 0.000 42 61 -19 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 2 0 0 1.000 77 62 15 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Bengals 2 0 0 1.000 53 33 20 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Chiefs 2 0 0 1.000 64 40 24 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Raiders 2 0 0 1.000 53 27 26 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Vikings 2 0 0 1.000 48 25 23 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Eagles 2 0 0 1.000 48 42 6 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
49ers 2 0 0 1.000 62 20 42 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Seahawks 2 0 0 1.000 44 17 27 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Cardinals 1 1 0 0.500 33 45 -12 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Ravens 1 1 0 0.500 58 47 11 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Panthers 1 1 0 0.500 71 62 9 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Bears 1 1 0 0.500 62 46 16 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Browns 1 1 0 0.500 33 53 -20 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Cowboys 1 1 0 0.500 57 48 9 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Broncos 1 1 0 0.500 30 44 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Lions 1 1 0 0.500 62 71 -9 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Jaguars 1 1 0 0.500 47 30 17 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Rams 1 1 0 0.500 35 33 2 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Patriots 1 1 0 0.500 30 16 14 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1W
Saints 1 1 0 0.500 54 48 6 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1W
Giants 1 1 0 0.500 34 48 -14 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Jets 1 1 0 0.500 40 30 10 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1L
Steelers 1 1 0 0.500 23 33 -10 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Falcons 1 2 0 0.333 51 68 -17 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1W
Packers 1 2 0 0.333 56 91 -35 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1L
Texans 0 2 0 0.000 37 56 -19 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Colts 0 2 0 0.000 53 74 -21 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L
Chargers 0 2 0 0.000 28 52 -24 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Dolphins 0 2 0 0.000 26 62 -36 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Buccaneers 0 2 0 0.000 46 56 -10 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2L
Titans 0 2 0 0.000 30 47 -17 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 2L
Commanders 0 2 0 0.000 42 61 -19 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 2L

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