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The New York Jets (1-1) and Detroit Lions (1-1) will clash in Week 3 of the NFL season this afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The game will broadcast live on FOX.
The Lions are 7-point favorites over the Jets on the spread, with the over/under set at 49.5. Detroit is listed as a -310 moneyline favorite to win outright, while New York is a +260 underdog
Let's get into my Jets vs Lions predictions.
Jets vs Lions Predictions, Picks
- Jets vs Lions pick: Over 48.5 (-112)
My Lions vs. Jets best bet is the total to go Over 48.5 points, with the best price currently available at FanDuel. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
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Jets vs Lions Odds
| Jets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7 -110 | 49.5 -110o / -110u | +260 |
| Lions Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7 -110 | 49.5 -110o / -110u | -310 |
Jets vs Lions Preview
Jets Preview
The Jets caught an unlucky break losing in overtime last week to the Packers, but a positive takeaway is that their offense showed genuine flashes of competency.
Geno Smith proved that when he has adequate pass protection — a far cry from his days behind the Raiders' turnstile offensive line — he can still deliver the football accurately. He has two great weapons to work with in Garrett Mitchell and the rising Adonai Mitchell — running back Breece Hall also chips in quite a bit in the receiving game.
Last week, the Jets were hindered by brutal weather conditions, but playing inside Ford Field on a fast track should benefit their passing attack.
Lions Preview
The Lions are laying 6.5 points at home, and I expect their offense to absolutely hum in this spot.
Jahmyr Gibbs is an elite weapon out of the backfield, and Jared Goff proved last week that he will try to orchestrate late touchdown drives regardless of the score (hitting a backdoor cover on a 4th-and-18 conversion down 17 points).
However, Detroit's defense remains a giant, glaring liability. The Lions are dealing with secondary injuries — recently losing Avonte Maddox — and they do not have the personnel to consistently get stops.
The Lions have built an identity around simply outscoring their opponents in high-octane shootouts.
Jets vs Lions Picks, Betting Analysis
I love Over 48.5 here, and some respected sharp groups have hammered this total as well.
The Lions defense is too compromised in the secondary to shut down Geno Smith and a resurgent Jets offense, but Detroit's elite rushing attack and offensive firepower should be able to consistently put points on the board.
This game has all the makings of a fast-paced, back-and-forth track meet.
Jets vs Lions Bet Bet
- Over 48.5 (-112)
Jets vs Lions Trends
Jets vs Lions Viewing Info: Channel, Start Time, Streaming
| Location: | Ford Field |
| Date: | Sunday, Sept. 27 |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming Options: | FOX |
Jets vs Lions Inactives
Jets Inactives
S Minkah Fitzpatrick
K Blake Grupe
LB Kiko Mauigoa
WR Adonai Mitchell
RB Kene Nwangwu
TE Mason Taylor
CB Nahshon Wright
Lions Inactives
OL Ben Bartch
TE Tyler Conklin
S Bishop Fitzgerald
Edge Ahmed Hassanein
LB Devin White
DL Mekhi Wingo
Inactives Via Jets.com
