Will the New York Jets make the 2020 NFL playoffs? Below, we look at the BetMGM betting odds and make our pick. We also predict their exact win total for the upcoming season.
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Will the New York Jets make the 2020 NFL playoffs?
Yes: +450 | No: -625
This is as good an opportunity as the Jets have had to make the playoffs in a long time. With future Hall of Fame QB Tom Brady out of the division, the door is wide open in the AFC East. The New England Patriots are still a threat and the Buffalo Bills are on the rise, but the Jets have a legitimate chance to compete for the division title.
However, there are still too many question marks when it comes to this team. There aren’t enough playmakers on offense, the offensive line is unproven and the defense is lacking talent at cornerback and edge rusher.
The Jets will improve on last season’s disappointment, but not enough to make the playoffs. I’d bet NO: (-625) here. However, a $10 winning bet will only profit $1.60.
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How many games will the New York Jets win in 2020? Bands
| BAND | ODDS |
| 0-4 Wins | +525 |
| 5-8 Wins | -323 |
| 9-12 Wins | +440 |
| 13-16 Wins | +20000 |
The Jets have only finished above .500 once since 2011 and they’re not expected to eclipse that mark this season, either. They’ll win more than four games, but it’ll be hard for them to win more than eight games.
They have to face the NFC West, which is daunting, and two games each against the Bills and Patriots will be no gimme, either. While the -323 LINE on 5-8 WINS doesn’t look all that appetizing, it’s the MOST LOGICAL BET HERE.
How many games will the New York Jets win in 2020? Exact number
Second-year coach Adam Gase has a lot riding on this season, as does QB Sam Darnold. If the Jets falter again, both of them could be looking for jobs next offseason. That’s less likely for Darnold, but Gase is certainly on the hot seat.
New York doesn’t have the talent to contend for a Super Bowl and even making the playoffs will be a challenge. The more likely scenario is the Jets finish a game or two below .500.
That being said, I’d go with 6 WINS (+280) for the Jets in 2020, simply because of the uncertainty surrounding Darnold and the lack of talent around him.
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