The Cleveland Browns (10-4) travel to meet the New York Jets (1-13) for a Week 16 matchup at MetLife Stadium kicking off at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we give you five player/team prop bets to consider from the BetMGM game menu.
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New York Jets Week 16 prop bet predictions
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Jets +2.5 (-160) – 1st quarter line
The Browns had several wide receivers test positive for COVID-19, prompting the team to call up two receivers from the practice squad to join lone 53-man roster receiver Marvin Hall on the active roster. It will likely take the Browns a little while to get going on offense, so taking the Jets plus the points in the first quarter is a prudent move.
Jets UNDER 19.5 total points (-140)
The Browns might be hurting with several players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but the Jets are still the Jets. Yes, they did go for 23 points in a shocking win last week against the Los Angeles Rams. But they’re still the NFL’s lowest-scoring team at 14.7 points per game, and the Browns will be reliant on their defense as they try to win this game shorthanded. That’s not good news for a Gang Green offense that struggles to put points on the board.
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QB Sam Darnold UNDER 207.5 passing yards (-130)
Darnold threw for 207 yards in last week’s win over the Rams, but he has gone for 207 or fewer passing yards in six straight, and eight of the past nine. The Browns pass defense has been susceptible to the big play, and they’re just 23rd in passing defense with 246.5 yards per game allowed through the air. However, they’re healthy in the back end, and Darnold has faced favorable matchups in the past and fallen flat. The Under is the safe play.
PK Sam Ficken OVER 5.5 points (-115)
If the Jets are able to score, it will likely be via the kicking game. He went for 11 points last week in Los Angeles, successfully converting all three of his field goal attempts while tacking on two extra points. While he had a total of just six points in three games from Oct. 11 to Nov. 22, he has averaged 5.9 points across his past seven.
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WR Jamison Crowder OVER 5.5 catches (+115)
Crowder is a solid value getting plus-money on this prop. The Browns are a lockdown defense against the run, but they can give up plenty through the air. Crowder has had some health issues this season, but he posted six receptions last week and was instrumental in their upset win over the Rams. He has six or more grabs in five of his 10 appearances this season. When he is healthy, he is one of the better possession receivers in the game.
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