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NFL Week 8: Texans vs. Jets Preview, Odds, Lines, Predictions, Pick (Oct 31)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Oct 30, 2024 at 3:06 PM EDT
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Texans vs. Jets is NFL Week 9 Thursday Night Football.
- The Jets are in an extremely tough spot, and with a loss here, their playoff hopes would be over.
- As for the Texans, they are pushing well and are first in the AFC South.
Jets and Aaron Rodgers are favorites in this one. Even though they have been terrible lately, the bookies believe this is a must-win for the franchise from New York. However, the pressure generated could benefit the Texans, who play very good football.
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How to Watch:
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- When: Thursday, October 31, 8:20 PM ET
- How to Watch: Prime Video
Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | +110 | +2 | 42.5 |
| Jets | -130 | -2 | 42.5 |
Game Preview
The Texans top the AFC South standings and are 6-2 at the moment. Their previous game ended with a win against the division rivals, the Indianapolis Colts, 23-20. They kept a three-point lead for the last eight and a half minutes of the contest.
CJ Stroud had 285 yards for one TD toss, which ended in Tank Dell’s hands. Stefon Diggs received 81 passing yards, while Joe Mixon rushed for 102 yards for one score.
Texans’ injury report for Thursday night’s game vs. the Jets: pic.twitter.com/kLcc7NVGnl
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2024
Meanwhile, the Jets are falling apart. We are wondering whether they were late with Davante Adams’ trade. The team has five straight losses, the previous two on the road. After losing to the Steelers 37-25, they suffered a narrow loss vs. Patriots, 25-22.
Rodgers was good, 233 passing yards without a pick and with two touchdown passes. Garrett Wilson was his preferred target, catching 113 yards.
Texans vs. Jets Head-to-Head
The Jets lead the all-time series, 7-3. The last meeting was in 2023 when they won 30-6 at home.
Texans vs. Jets Prediction
The Texans are banged up without Diggs and several other players. That’ll be a huge blow for the guests. Also, the home field will be beneficial for the Jets, who are with their backs against the wall, and these two factors are why we picked them to win here.
- Free NFL Pick: Jets Win
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