Houston Texans vs New York Jets Matchup

Read our Texans vs Jets pick and preview for this NFL pre-season week 9 game in East Rutherford. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NFL matchup.

The Jets are favored on the money line at -128 as they face off against the Texans at 8:15 ET on Thursday, October 31st at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The game is being televised by AMZN, and the Jets are -2 point favorites on the point spread. The over/under line is currently at 42 points.

Texans vs. Jets Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Houston Texans at New York Jets
Where: East Rutherford at MetLife Stadium
Date: Thursday, October 31st
Betting Odds NYJ -2, HOU +107 | NYJ -128 O/U 42

Texans Preview:

Heading into week 9, the Texans sit atop the AFC South with a 6-2 record, including a 3-0 mark in division play. They have a +1.1 scoring margin and rank 13th in our NFL power rankings. Our projections give Houston a 94.9% chance of making the playoffs and an 83.2% chance of winning the division. The Texans are 4-0 at home this season but just 2-2 on the road.

Against the spread, Houston is 3-5, including 2-5 as the favorite. In week 8, they narrowly beat the Colts 23-20 but couldn’t cover the 5-point spread. The combined scoring in that game was 43 points, just under the 45-point line. The Texans’ O/U record is 2-6 this season.

Texans Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 9, the Texans sit 17th in our offensive power rankings. They are 14th in the NFL in points per game (23.5) and 9th in yards per game (351.4). Houston ranks 8th in passing attempts and passing yards per game, averaging 232.5 yards through the air. On the ground, they are 13th in rushing attempts and 18th in rushing yards per game, with 118.9. The Texans have been strong in the 1st quarter, ranking 3rd in the league in points scored.

In week 8, C.J. Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown, completing 25 of 37 passes. Joe Mixon rushed for 102 yards on 25 carries, and Stefon Diggs led the team with 5 catches for 81 yards. Houston scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter against the Colts but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 4 of 13 attempts. They also went 2 for 6 in the red zone.

Texans Team Defense

The Texans' defense played well on third downs in their 23-20 win over the Colts, allowing just a 15.4% conversion rate. Despite giving up 163 rushing yards on 26 attempts, including a long of 83, they held the Colts to just 140 yards passing. Houston's defense also forced five sacks and held the Colts to 31.2% completion percentage.

Even though they gave up some big runs, the Texans' defense was tough to move the ball on through the air, allowing only 4.4 yards per attempt. They also came up with one interception in the game.

Jets Preview:

Heading into week 9, the Jets are looking to snap a five-game losing streak, which includes a 25-22 loss to the Patriots in week 8. New York was a 7-point favorite in that matchup, but the loss dropped their record to 2-6, putting them 4th in the AFC East. Our power rankings have the Jets 16th in the NFL, and they have a 9.7% chance of making the playoffs.

New York is also on a five-game ATS losing streak, bringing their record to 2-6 against the spread. They are 2-3 when favored and 0-3 as underdogs. The over has hit in three straight Jets games, including week 8, when they and the Patriots combined for 47 points, surpassing the 41-point line.

Jets Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 9, the Jets rank 20th in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.8, and 23rd in yards per game with 310.6. New York ranks 4th in passing attempts per game (36.5), resulting in 224.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 12th in the league. On the ground, they are 24th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game, averaging 86.1. The Jets rank 11th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage (39.8%) and 15th in red zone conversion percentage.

Aaron Rodgers posted a passer rating of 111 in week 8, throwing for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. Breece Hall rushed for 80 yards on 16 carries, while Garrett Wilson led the team with 5 catches for 113 yards. Before Wilson's performance, Hall had 103 receiving yards in week 7, and Allen Lazard had 114 receiving yards in week 6. New York scored 6 points in the 4th quarter against the Patriots in week 8.

Jets Team Defense

In their 25-22 loss to the Patriots, the Jets' defense allowed just 136 passing yards on 18 completions. The Patriots' passing game was limited to 4.5 yards per attempt, but New England was able to find success on the ground, rushing for 111 yards on 3.6 yards per attempt. The Jets' defense also recorded two sacks and held the Patriots to a 46.7% third-down conversion rate.

The Jets' offense put together 247 total yards in the game, with rookie quarterback Zach Wilson throwing for 167 yards and a touchdown. Despite their struggles on offense, the Jets had a chance to tie the game with a late drive, but Wilson was intercepted with just over a minute remaining. New York will be looking for better efficiency on offense in their next game.

Texans vs Jets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Houston has averaged 23 points per game while allowing 26. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
Through their last three home contests, the Jets offense has averaged 18 points per game while allowing an average of 28. New York posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Houston has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 5-5 straight up.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Jets have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 2-7-1.