New York Jets vs New York Giants Prediction, 10/29/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 8

Game: New York Jets vs New York Giants

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023

Location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Giants (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 38.5

The New York Jets (3-3) are traveling to MetLife Stadium on Saturday where they will compete against the New York Giants (2-5). New York opens as 2.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 38.5.

The New York Jets head into this game 3-3 this year. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Jets took on the Eagles and notched a win by a score of 20-14. Breece Hall was the leader on the ground for the Jets with 12 totes for 39 yds (3.3 yards per carry). Garrett Wilson had an average of 11.3 yards per catch by tallying 90 yards on 8 receptions. Zach Wilson connected on 19/33 with 186 yards through the air. He had a QB rating of 73.5 and finished the game with no picks. Against the rush, the Jets conceded 80 yds on 22 tries, which averages out to 3.6 yards per run surrendered. New York conceded 28 completions on 45 tries for a total of 268 yards, and a completion rate of 62.2%. In the game, they ran 59 plays which totaled 244 yards. The New York Jets ran the rock 21 times and accounted for 89 yds, which had them averaging 4.2 yards per attempt.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the New York Jets are sitting at 18.8 points per game. As a team they average 117.5 yards on the ground which is 12th in the NFL. The Jets have earned 1,662 total yards for the year. New York has accounted for 50 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 35 penalties for 235 yds. They have turned the ball over 8 times (5 picks and 3 fumbles lost). When it comes to getting in the endzone, New York has earned 4 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns on the ground.

The Jets are ranked 13th in the National Football League in terms of team defense, allowing 19.8 PPG. They are giving up 4.4 yards per rushing attempt and 135.2 rushing yards per game this season. For the year, they have conceded 811 rushing yards through 6 outings. In terms of passing yards, the Jets have surrendered 1,300 yards which ranks them 7th in the league. They have yielded 216.7 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 65.9%. For the year, they have yielded 351.8 yards/game which has them ranked 24th in the NFL.

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The Giants step onto the field holding a record of 2-5 for this season. In their last game, the Giants took home the win by a final score of 14-7 when they faced the Commanders. Tyrod Taylor (2 touchdowns) ended the game with 279 yards on 18/29 through the air while his quarterback rating was 116.9. He didn't throw any interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 9.6 yds. Saquon Barkley carried the football 21 times for 77 yds, finishing the game with 3.7 yds per attempt for New York. Darren Waller was the best receiver for the Giants, grabbing 7 balls for 98 yards (14.0 yds per reception). New York ended up running for 3.3 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 106 yards on 32 attempts. The Giants finished the game with a total of 356 yds on 65 plays (5.5 yds per play). The Giants pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 52.4%, relinquishing 197 yards on 22 out of 42 through the air. New York allowed 19 run attempts for 76 yds (4.0 yds per rush).

The New York Giants hold an average of 278.4 yards per contest which ranks them 29th in the league. They have an average of 99.9 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 699 yards overall. They have tossed 6 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 66 1st downs. The New York offense has compiled 377 yds of penalties on 46 violations, which ranks 10th in the NFL in terms of helping out the other team. During the season thus far, the Giants currently sit at 1,250 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 178.6 passing yards per contest, ranking them 29th in the NFL. When looking at their scoring prowess, the Giants sit 32nd in the league by scoring 12.1 points per outing.

The Giants are allowing 24.9 points per game, ranking them 23rd of all teams in the NFL. They have given up 8 touchdowns via the pass and 214.1 yards/contest, which puts them in 14th out of all teams. New York has surrendered a total of 961 yards rushing (137.3 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns on the ground for the season. The Giants defense taken the field for 424 plays, which is 19th in football. Their defense has totaled 6 turnovers (2 fumbles and 4 interceptions) so far this season. In total, they have given up 174 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Jets -2.5

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