Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets Matchup

Read our Jets vs Vikings pick and preview for this NFL pre-season week 5 game in London. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NFL matchup.

The money line odds have the Vikings as -149 favorites as they face the Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London at 9:30 ET on Sunday, October 6th. The Jets vs. Vikings game is being televised on NFLN, with the Vikings favored by -2.5 points. The over/under line is set at 40.5 points for this non-conference matchup.

Jets vs. Vikings Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: New York Jets at Minnesota Vikings
Where: London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Date: Sunday, October 6th
Betting Odds MIN -2.5, NYJ +124 | MIN -149 O/U 40.5

Jets Preview:

The Jets' most recent game ended in a disappointing 10-9 loss to the Broncos, despite New York being the favorite (-8) at home. The Jets took a 6-0 lead into halftime and added a field goal in the 4th quarter to go up 9-7, but the Broncos retook the lead with 8:59 left in the 4th quarter and New York couldn't recover. The over/under line was set at 39.5, and the teams combined for just 19 points.

Greg Zuerlein was busy for the Jets, kicking field goals in the 2nd quarter and one in the 4th. The Broncos took the lead for good with a touchdown from Bo Nix to Courtland Sutton early in the 3rd quarter. The Jets are now at .500 with a 2-2 record.

Jets Offense Breakdown

The Jets' offense struggled in their 10-9 loss to the Broncos, managing just 184 yards on 42 passing attempts. They were held to 64 yards on 23 attempts, averaging only 2.8 yards per rush. New York finished with 16 first downs but failed to convert on 76.5% of their third down attempts.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, making his debut with the Jets, threw for 225 yards but failed to lead the team to the end zone. He was sacked five times and finished with a passer rating of 72. Braelon Allen was their leading rusher with 34 yards, while Mike Williams led the team in receiving with 67 yards.

Jets Team Defense

The Jets' defense held the Broncos to just 60 yards passing in their most recent game, but still came out on the losing end of a 10-9 scoreline. Denver's only touchdown came on a 46-yard touchdown pass, as New York struggled to defend the run, giving up 126 yards on 31 attempts. The Jets' offense managed only 186 total yards, making this a tough loss to swallow for their defense.

New York's defense held Denver to a 21.4% conversion rate on third down and limited them to just 12 completions. However, the lack of any sacks and the inability to generate more points offensively leaves the Jets looking for answers after this one.

Vikings Preview:

Minnesota is now 4-0 after narrowly defeating the Packers 31-29 on the road. The Vikings jumped out to a 28-0 lead at halftime, with Sam Darnold throwing two touchdown passes in the first quarter. Despite the big lead, the Packers made it interesting in the 4th quarter by outscoring the Vikings 22-3, but Minnesota held on for the win.

The Vikings were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and with the 2-point win, they covered the spread. The combined 60 points exceeded the over/under line of 44 points.

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Despite the Vikings' defense giving up 465 yards, Minnesota's offense played well in their 31-29 win over the Packers. The Vikings had 22 first downs and 254 yards passing, with Sam Darnold throwing for 275 yards on 20/28 passing. Darnold also threw three touchdown passes and was intercepted once. Minnesota's running game produced 120 yards on 34 attempts.

Justin Jefferson led the Vikings with 85 yards receiving and one touchdown. He was the top target for Darnold. Aaron Jones, the Packers' running back, was the game's leading rusher with 93 yards. The Vikings' offense also converted on 36.4% of their third-down opportunities and allowed two sacks.

Vikings Team Defense

Despite giving up 379 passing yards to the Packers, the Vikings' defense came up with three interceptions in their 31-29 win over Green Bay. The Vikings allowed four passing touchdowns but held the Packers to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Even though they allowed 465 total yards, the Vikings' defense did enough to help secure the win.

Minnesota's run defense allowed 86 yards on just 19 attempts. They had one sack and their secondary limited the Packers to a 59.3% completion percentage. Additionally, the Vikings' defense pressured the quarterback, finishing with a +7 advantage in quarterback hits.

Jets vs Vikings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Jets have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-6-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 15 points per game in this stretch.
In their last ten games at home, the Vikings have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 22 points per game in this stretch.
The last ten games that New York was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.
In their last three contests as the favorite, Minnesota has a poor record vs the spread going 1-1-1. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.