How To Bet New England Patriots at New York Jets

• The Pats are double-digit favorites over the lowly Jets. But, New England is not playing at their expected level, and concerns are mounting over their player’s health.
• Sam Darnold is back as New York’s quarterback, but he may still not be at full strength against the Patriots.

New England Patriots at New York Jets

The Jets host the Patriots with the visiting team pulling double-digit chalk. Can the Jets stay in the fight now that Sam Darnold is back, or will the Patriots crush New York’s enthusiasm?

• When: October 21, 2019, 8:15 PM ET
• Where: MetLife Stadium
• NFL latest line: Patriots -10
• Over/Under: 43
• Moneyline: Patriots -450 vs. Jets +375

Our time.@defjam | #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/GPSW7HImhH

— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 21, 2019

How’s the weather?

• Mostly Clear
• 4°C/58°F
• Humidity: 71%
• Precipitation %: 4%
• Cloud Cover: 28%
• Wind: 3 mph E
• Stadium Type: Open

 Should You Bet on the Patriots?  

Yes, the Patriots, perhaps unsurprisingly, are 6-0. But, New England is a pretty banged up crew, and this game could turn into a trap.

Tom Brady will have to do without Josh Gordon, who looks to be still injured. While Gordon’s absence won’t break the Patriots’ offense, especially not against the Jets, it will put more pressure on an already stressed squad.

The Jets are also running on the high of Sam Darnold’s return, but New England’s defense could stop New York cold. Darnold looked good in the Jets’ last game, but the Patriots are the top-ranked defensive unit in the league.

After boasting about Darnold’s performance last week, I can’t think of anything better or more satisfying for the Patriots defense than to be his boogeyman. Just in time for Halloween, not the least.

Last 3 Head-to-Head Record

• Score: 31.67
• Rush Yds.: 138
• Pass Attempts: 36.33
• Completion %: 67.89
• Passing Yds. 280
• Total Yds. 418
• Turnovers: 0.67

Should You Bet on the Jets?  

Sam Darnold, don’t you know better than not to boast before the work is done? Even if the Jets offense is nothing to sneeze at, the Patriots defense isn’t exactly a pushover.

But, if Darnold running the offense get players such as Le’Veon Bell and Robby Anderson to play at their best, well, then there’s a game. Darnold will have to earn his salt, and this game is perhaps his trial by fire.

The Jets have an advantage on defense. The Patriots’ offense is missing key players on their offensive line, and this means more opportunities to get to Brady. Plus, Brady is missing his primary receiver and safety Jamal Adams can wreak havoc to Brady’s plans.

Last 3 Head-to-Head Record

• Score: 10
• Rush Yds.: 71.33
• Pass Attempts: 31.67
• Completion %: 56.84
• Passing Yds. 156
• Total Yds. 227.33
• Turnovers: 1.67

Betting Trends

• New England is 8-2 ATS in their last ten games.
• The total has gone UNDER in 13 of New England's last 18 games.
• New England is 10-0 SU in their last ten games.
• NY Jets are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games.
• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Jets' last six games.
• NY Jets are 1-7 SU in their last eight games.

Insider Prediction:  Betting this game is not a matter of whether the Patriots will win. While you could entertain the notion of a Jets pulling off an upset win, that’s not likely to happen.

The question is whether the banged-up Patriots offense can cover at -10, and can the Darnold led Jets offense hold up against New England’s defense.

I’m still banking on tried and true; I’m taking the Patriots.

Pick: Patriots -10