Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets Prediction, 11/6/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 9

Game: Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets

Date: Monday, November 6, 2023

Location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Jets (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The Los Angeles Chargers (3-4) are hitting the road to MetLife Stadium on Monday where they will try to beat the New York Jets (4-3). New York is 1.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is set at 43.5.

The Los Angeles Chargers head into this matchup 3-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Chargers played the Bears and walked away with a win by a score of 30-13. Justin Herbert connected on 31/40 with 298 yards passing and 3 TDs. He had a quarterback rating of 122.7 and ended the game without throwing a pick. Austin Ekeler was the leader on the ground for the Chargers with 15 attempts for 29 yards (1.9 yds per carry). Austin Ekeler had an average of 13.4 yards per catch by earning 94 yards on 7 receptions. The Los Angeles Chargers ended up rushing 25 times and totaled 54 yards, which is an average of 2.2 yds per carry. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 65 plays which converted into 352 yds. Los Angeles conceded 25 completions on 37 attempts for a total of 222 yds, and a completion percentage of 67.6%. In the running game, the Chargers gave up 73 yards on 25 tries, which is an average of 2.9 yds per run allowed.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Los Angeles Chargers have an average of 24.9 points per contest. As a unit they're averaging 103.6 yards in the run game which ranks them 22nd in the NFL. The Chargers have earned 2,537 yards in total this season. Los Angeles has 93 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 41 penalties for 378 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 6 different times (4 interceptions and 2 fumbles). In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Los Angeles has totaled 14 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.

Regarding passing yards, the Chargers have allowed 2,082 yards which puts them in 30th in the NFL. They have yielded 297.4 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 68.2%. Overall, they have allowed 390.9 yards per contest putting them 31st in the league. They are allowing an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 93.4 rushing yards per contest for the year. Overall, they have conceded 654 yards via the ground game in 7 outings. The Chargers are ranked 24th in the league regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 24.0 points per contest.

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The Jets head into this game 4-3 for this season. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Jets got the victory with a final of 13-10 when they played the Giants. Zach Wilson carried the rock 4 times for 25 yds, ending the game with 6.3 yds per attempt for New York. Garrett Wilson was a featured target for the Jets, hauling in 7 throws for 100 yards (14.3 yards per catch). Zach Wilson (1 TD) walked away from the game with 240 yds on 17/36 passing while his quarterback rating was 78.5. He kept the ball away from the defense with no picks and his Y/A was 6.7 yards. New York gave up 52 running attempts for 203 yds (3.9 yards per rush). The Jets passing defense allowed a completion rate of 42.9%, surrendering -9 yds on 6 for 14 passing. The Jets finished with a total of 251 yards while running 62 plays (4.0 yds per play). New York ran for 2.6 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 58 yds on 22 carries.

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Jets are 26th in the NFL by tallying 18.0 PPG. For the year thus far, the Jets have earned 1,150 yards through the air together with an average of 164.3 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 31st in the league. They hold an average of 109.0 yards via the ground game and have run for 763 yards overall. The New York Jets are averaging 273.3 yards/contest which ranks them 29th in the NFL. The New York offense has racked up 320 penalty yds on 44 violations, which has them sitting 23rd in football in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have tallied 58 first downs.

The Jets are relinquishing 18.4 points per game, ranking them 8th of all teams in the league. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 184.4 yards/game, ranking them 5th in the NFL. New York has given up a total of 1,014 rushing yards (144.9 yards/game) as well as 3 touchdowns on the ground for the season. The Jets defense has taken part in 482 plays, which is 13th in the league. They have compiled 13 turnovers (5 fumbles and 8 interceptions) so far this year. Overall, they have conceded 129 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Chargers/Jets NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Jets +1.5

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