The New York Giants and New York Jets clash Saturday at MetLife Stadium in the 2021 preseason opener for both teams. Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jets at Giants odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
Rooke Jets QB Zach Wilson will get his first taste of NFL action as he and the rest of the starters will play “about a quarter” Saturday, according to new head coach Robert Saleh. The Jets need to work in an abundance of new faces this preseason after going 2-14 in 2020.
The Giants are able to take a more conservative approach to the preseason. QB Daniel Jones won’t be playing Saturday and rookie WR Kadarius Toney is also not expected to see the field.
Jets at Giants odds, spread and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Jets -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Giants +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread/ATS: Jets -2.5 (-125) | Giants +2.5 (+100)
- Total: 33.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Jets at Giants odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Jets 18, Giants 13
Money line
The JETS (-145) are the play as moderate favorites. The Giants’ first-team offense isn’t expected to see much time together Saturday, while Saleh needs to see as much of his potential starters as possible.
Wilson, the No. 2 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, has a clear edge in the quarterback battle against Giants backups Mike Glennon and Clayton Thorson. Gang Green also has intriguing position battles in the backfield and at wide receiver.
Against the spread
Back the JETS -2.5 (-125) for a win by 3 or more points. We’re expecting Wilson to lead more early touchdown drives for the Jets while the Giants, led by their second- and third-team QBs, will be happy to get into field goal range.
Over/Under
Lean to the UNDER 33.5 (-105) despite most of the Jets’ starters being in line for a decent amount of playing time.
Rookie WR Elijah Moore is unlikely to play due to a quadriceps issue, according to Saleh.
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