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The New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles meet in their preseason opener Friday. Kickoff from Lincoln Financial Field is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Jets vs. Eagles odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Jets have already been bitten by the injury bug during training camp, and the loss is big. T Mehki Becton suffered a chip fracture in his right kneecap during training camp and coach Robert Saleh said this week the right tackle is likely done for the season.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said the starters will play at least 1 or 2 series, although C Jason Kelce (elbow surgery) had his elbow cleaned out Tuesday and he will be out indefinitely.
Philly is also dealing with other position player injuries including RB Kenneth Gainwell (hip), RB Boston Scott (concussion) and WR DeVonta Smith (groin).
Jets at Eagles odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:40 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Jets -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Eagles -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-112) | Eagles -1.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 35.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Jets at Eagles picks and predictions
Prediction
Jets 18, Eagles 16
Money line
The JETS (-103) have a slew of rookies making their debuts, and New York is also expected to play its starters for at least a series or 2. CB Sauce Gardner, WR Garrett Wilson and RB Breece Hall also debut, and look to nail down prominent roles so they’ll likely be going hard in the preseason opener.
The Jets will likely use plenty of opportunities to go for field goals, too, when remotely close. PKs Eddy Pineiro and Greg Zuerlein are locked in a camp battle, so Saleh will likely want to see them in game action as soon as possible.
Against the spread
The Jets +1.5 (-112) doesn’t make as much sense unless you’re dead-set on the Eagles -1.5 (-108) winning this game by 1 point. If you like New York on the road, just bet it straight up.
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Over/Under
The UNDER 35.5 (-105) is the play. While both of these offenses plan to play the starters for a series or 2, it will be reserves from the 2nd quarter on. After both teams lost a prominent O-lineman this week, expect the teams to be very careful.
And going back to the Jets kicker situation, Saleh is likely to opt for field goals rather than go for it in Eagles territory, as he evaluates the veterans. That’s good news for Under bettors, too.
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