One of the most significant NFL matchups of the Week 16 schedule will take place in East Rutherford, NJ.
There, the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets will clash in a game between two teams that are not yet out of the race in the AFC playoff picture.
Here, we make our Jaguars vs Jets betting picks for what should be a very influential game on the NFL schedule.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets
Matchup Info
- Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022
- Time: 8:15 p.m.
- Venue: MetLife Stadium
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
- How to Watch: Prime Video
Jacksonville Jaguars Performance Recap and Analysis
The Jacksonville Jaguars got one of the best wins of the NFL Week 15 slate in their last outing.
They came back from a two-touchdown deficit against the Dallas Cowboys to win in overtime, getting a game-winning pick-six in the extra period to seal things.
That win brought the Jaguars to 6-8 on the season, one game behind the first-place Tennessee Titans in the AFC South standings.
Jaguars’ Offense
This week, the Jaguars will look to keep their offense operating at a high level, but they will need to deal with a stout Jets defense in order to do that.
They will also need to deal with the cold weather at MetLife Stadium, something they are not all that used to playing in the South.
If the Jaguars cannot cope with either of those factors, they could be in for a devastating loss here.
Key Injuries
Pass rusher Travon Walker is a key injury worth keeping an eye on for the Jaguars coming into this contest.
He missed last week’s game against the Cowboys, and the Jaguars defense got torched without him on the field.
If Walker can play against a mediocre Jets offense, the Jaguars could get a huge boost that could help them win in a hostile environment.
Betting Trends to Know
Jacksonville has gone 2-5 against the spread in their seven road games this season.
New York Jets Performance Recap and Analysis
Looking at the NFL standings coming into Week 16 of the season, the New York Jets sit in last place in the AFC East at 7-7.
But they still have a chance to make the playoffs despite the fact that no New York Jets season records are going to be falling on the offensive side of the ball this year.
But for that to happen, they need to avoid a second home loss in as many weeks to a middling opponent after losing to the Detroit Lions at home in Week 15.
Defense is going to be key for the Jets in this game, as the Jaguars are developing an underrated offensive arsenal in Duval County.
Jets’ Ranking
The Jets rank fourth in the league in scoring defense this season, but they could not get the timely stop they needed to beat the Lions last week.
With the quarterback situation being what it is for the Jets right now, their defense will be needed more than ever on Thursday.
Key Injuries
The quarterback position is going to be key from an injury perspective once again for the Jets this week. According to the latest NFL injury report, Mike White’s status is uncertain after he missed last week’s loss to the Lions with an injury to his ribs.
Zach Wilson represents a substantial downgrade at quarterback to White, and whether or not White can play could determine the outcome of this game.
Betting Trends to Know
The Jets have covered the spread in three of their last five games.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets Odds
Those making NFL picks on this AFC contest will be interested to know that this game is virtually a pick ‘em.
The NFL odds for Thursday Night Football in Week 16 have the Jets as one-point favorites against the Jags.
The total, meanwhile, sits at 39.5, as there is some expectation of offensive struggles for both teams on a short prep week.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets Betting Picks
- Moneyline
The first of our Jaguars vs Jets betting picks is the Jets to win this game on the moneyline.
While the Jaguars have more glamorous individual NFL player stats, the Jets are the superior side on the defensive side of the ball.
They will use that to their advantage to win this game which is of vital importance to their postseason aspirations.
NFL Pick: Jets
- Over/Under
As for the total, there is an interesting contrast in styles between these teams.
Those making Jacksonville Jaguars predictions this season know that the majority of their games have gone over their respective totals, while Jets games have typically stayed under.
Based on the Jets’ defensive advantages in this year’s NFL team stats, we will trust them to dictate this game and keep it under 39.5.
NFL Pick: Jets Under 39.5 (-110)
- Spread
The last of our Jaguars vs Jets betting picks is for the Jets to cover the spread in this matchup.
Road teams tend to struggle playing on short weeks on Thursday night, especially when that road team has to travel from Florida to New Jersey, one of the longer Thursday Night Football travel requirements of the year.
Expect the Jets to be the side that comes out sharper as a result.
NFL Pick: Jets -1 (-105)
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets Score Prediction
We will take the Jets to win this game in a low-scoring affair, with neither team threatening the 30-point mark.
Score Prediction: Jets 21, Jaguars 14
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