It’s Thursday Night Football and tonight’s NFL primetime matchup could be a trick or a treat as the Houston Texans take on the New York Jets from MetLife Stadium.
Bet on Texans vs. Jets
HOU +2.5
NYJ -2.5
In a graveyard smash between two teams that have largely been on opposite ends of the win column so far this season, each team will look to save themselves from fright as they compete for victory on primetime. As the Texans look to battle through their recent adversity to their seemingly cursed wide receiver core, the Jets will need to exorcise demons of their own in order to salvage the 2024 season.
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| Texans Moneyline Odds | +105 |
| Jets Moneyline Odds | -125 |
| Spread odds | Jets -2.5 (-108), Texans +2.5 (-110) |
| Over/Under | 42.5 points (over -108, under -110) |
| Time/Date | Oct. 31, 8:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Broadcast: TSN/DAZN |
Betting the Houston Texans (6-2 SU, 3-4-1 ATS, 2-6 o/u)
Having put together a sensational regular season campaign thus far in 2024, the Texans are poised for a postseason berth. With a stranglehold over the AFC South, the Texans have managed to pull off impressive victories against tough competition this season.
While the Texans have looked strong this season, there are still doubts surrounding this squad. With injuries beginning to rack up across the board, the Texans are in desperate need of their Week 14 bye. Additionally, the Texans have struggled to put together dominating performances, with five of their six wins coming by six or less points.
From a betting perspective, the Texans have been reliable as a moneyline pick, but have been inconsistent against the spread. An area where the Texans have shined is by hitting the Under, with 75% of their games finishing below the projected point total, tied for the second-highest Under rate in the NFL, only trailing the Los Angeles Chargers.
Betting the New York Jets (2-6 SU, 2-6 ATS, 4-3-1 o/u)
In what has been a season from hell (familiar territory for Jets fans) the Jets have once again failed to live up to expectations. After putting together a star-studded roster, wins have come far and few between as they currently are riding a terrifyingly bad five-game losing streak.
Even after going out and acquiring All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders, the Jets have wilted under the bright lights having lost back-to-back games since making the blockbuster trade.
Betting-wise the Jets haven’t been much better than their regular season record, having performed miserably against the spread with little to no consistency when it comes to the Over/Under. The Jets have seemingly become one of the least trustworthy teams in the NFL in all aspects as they continue to navigate through the latest saga in their history of mediocrity.
Betting Mismatch
An angle to watch heading into Thursday Night Football is the play of Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Fueled by ayahuasca and cayenne pepper water, the all-time great passer is poised for a productive evening against the Texans.
Having averaged 237 passing yards per game through the first eight weeks of the season, Rodgers is a great bet to throw for Over 234 passing yards this evening. Facing a suspect Texans secondary that has had trouble against precision passers like Rodgers this season, the Jets QB is primed to will his team to offensive production.
With a stellar receiving corps at his disposal, look for Rodgers to take matters into his own hands as he looks to alter the trajectory of his team’s season before it’s too late. Bet the Over on Rodgers’ passing yards line against the Texans and watch as your bankroll rises alongside his passing total.
Aaron Rodgers Over 234 Passing Yards
-118
Key Injuries
Heading into Thursday Night Football the Texans were dealt yet another blow to their offence, with star wideout Stefon Diggs being diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear. Other Texans players holding an injury designation are S Jimmie Ward, LB Azeez Al-Shaair, RB Dameon Pierce, S Callen Bullock, and C Jarrett Patterson. WR Nico Collins is also still out with a hamstring injury.
For the Jets, they have a myriad of injury designations with seven players, including WR Allen Lazard, being ruled out. Three other players are questionable.
Weather
The weather in East Rutherford, New Jersey is forecasted to be around 23 C come kickoff in the Texans vs. Jets. It will be a humid night with light winds, but nothing that should cause any concerns in terms of impacting the playing conditions of this primetime affair.
NFL Betting Trends
- Both the Texans and Jets enter tonight’s clash having surpassed 41.5 total points in consecutive games, with Houston having exceeded this mark in its last five games, while the Jets have finished over the projected line in three straight games.
- The Texans are 3-0 SU against teams with a sub-.500 record in 2024.
- The Jets are 1-3 SU on primetime this season (1-4 if you include their London matchup from Week 5).
- Aaron Rodgers has never lost six straight games as a starter in his 19-year NFL career.
NFL Player Prop Trends
- Texans running back Joe Mixon has scored a rushing touchdown in three consecutive games. He is currently priced at -110 to hit paydirt against the Jets tonight.
- Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has passed for a touchdown in seven of his eight games played this season. He is currently priced at -182 to complete at least one touchdown pass on Thursday Night Football.
- Leading the way on the third-worst rushing offence in the NFL, Jets running back Breece Hall has finished with Under 66 rushing yards in six of his eight games played this season. He is currently listed at -118 to finish below this mark against the Texans
- Having thrown an interception in three of his last four starts, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is priced at -118 to throw a pick against the Texans. The Texans are in the top eight in the NFL in interceptions generated.
Texans vs. Jets Predictions
- While they’ve been unreliable throughout the 2024 season, we’re rocking with the favoured Jets to cover the 2.5-point spread as favourites against the Texans on Thursday Night Football. Facing a banged-up Texans team on a short week, the Jets are essentially being presented a gift-wrapped opportunity to topple one of the top teams in their conference. Look for the Jets to remain aggressive with their passing attack, forcing the Texans to match their downfield intensity with their lacklustre receiving unit, a battle that will favour the Jets immensely.
- While neither side has hit the Over at a high rate in 2024, look for this to change in tonight’s clash as they combine for Over 41.5 points. With such a low point total, both teams should have no trouble relying on their explosive playmakers to generate big plays, resulting in frequent scoring chances as they easily exceed the projected total on primetime.
