New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction, 10/6/2024 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 5

Game: New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024

Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England

TV: NFL NET

Odds/Point Spread: Vikings (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 40.5

The Minnesota Vikings (4-0) will compete against the New York Jets (2-2) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. New York opens this contest as 2.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 40.5.

The New York Jets come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Jets faced the Denver Broncos and ended up losing by a score of 10-9. Braelon Allen was the rushing leader for the Jets with 8 totes for 34 yards (4.3 yds per attempt). Mike Williams averaged 16.8 yards per reception by totaling 67 yards on 4 catches. Aaron Rodgers went 24/42 with 225 yds through the air. He had a QB rating of 72 and finished the game with no interceptions. On the ground, the Jets gave up 126 yards on 31 tries, which is 4.1 yds per run allowed. New York gave up 12 pass completions on 25 tries for a total of 60 yards, and a completion percentage of 48.0%. In the game, they had 65 plays which converted into 248 yards. The New York Jets ended up running the ball 23 different times and totaled 64 yards, which had them averaging 2.8 yds per attempt.

The Jets have earned 1,179 yards in total for the season. New York has recorded 46 first downs, and they have been called for 31 infractions for 276 yds. With reference to notching touchdowns, New York has totaled 6 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 3 different times (1 pick and 2 fumbles lost). Offensively they average 91.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 27th in the NFL. When it comes to putting points on the board, the New York Jets hold an average of 19.0 points per contest.

Concerning passing yards, the Jets have given up 512 yards which has them ranked 2nd in the National Football League. They are giving up 128.0 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 61.1%. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns via the ground game. Over the course of this season, they have surrendered 256.5 yards/outing which ranks them 3rd in the NFL. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.6 yards per rush and 128.5 rushing yards per game this year. The Jets sit in 5th in the National Football League in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 15.5 points per game. During this campaign, they have allowed 514 yards via the running game in 4 outings.

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The Vikings step onto the field holding a record of 4-0 this season. When they last stepped on the football field, the Vikings took home the win by a final score of 31-29 when they faced the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Jones ran the football 22 times for 93 yards, finishing the contest with 4.2 yards per carry for Minnesota. Justin Jefferson was featured in the passing game for the Vikings, grabbing 6 balls for 85 yds (14.2 yds per catch). Sam Darnold (3 TDs) ended the game with 275 yds on 20/28 passing while his quarterback rate was 123.4. He threw 1 pick and his avg yards per attempt was 9.8 yds. Minnesota gave up 19 rushing attempts for 86 yards (4.5 yds per rush). The Vikings passing defense conceded a completion rate of 59.3%, relinquishing 379 yds on 32 out of 54 passing. The Vikings finished the game with 374 yards while running 62 plays (6.0 yards per play). Minnesota ran for 3.5 yds per carry, finishing with 120 yards on 34 attempts.

The Minnesota Vikings hold an average of 340.8 yards/game which has them ranked 10th out of all teams in the league. They hold an average of 123.8 yards per game via the rush and have run for 495 yards overall. The Minnesota offense has accrued 201 yards of penalties on 26 violations, which is good for 17th in football in terms of giving up free yards. Over the course of the season so far, the Vikings have thrown for 868 passing yards as well as an average of 217.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 10th in the league. In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Vikings sit 4th out of all teams in the league holding an average of 29.0 points per outing.

They have yielded 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 274.3 yards per contest, which has them sitting 32nd in the league. Minnesota has conceded a total of 300 rushing yards (75.0 yards/game) in addition to 1 touchdown by ground this year. They have 10 turnovers (2 fumbles and 8 picks) this year. The Vikings defense has participated in 272 plays, which ranks them 30th in football. The Vikings are conceding 14.8 points per contest, which has them sitting 4th of all teams in the league.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Vikings -2.5

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