The New York Jets (0-7) are faced with their toughest test of the 2020 season in Week 8. They’re on the road to face the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) at Arrowhead Stadium for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff in one of the most lopsided matchups of the year. Below, we give you five prop bet predictions to consider for the Jets-Chiefs Week 8 matchup from the BetMGM game menu.
New York Jets Week 8 prop bets predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.
QB Sam Darnold OVER 1.5 interceptions (+145)
Darnold, a third-year pro, has thrown at least one interception in three of five games this season and multiple interceptions in two of his last three games. He threw two last week in an 18-12 loss to the Buffalo Bills despite throwing the ball only 23 times.
The Chiefs are tied for second in the NFL with 9 interceptions on the year and they benefit from the offense forcing opposing quarterbacks to throw often in an attempt to keep up on the scoreboard. Expect more work for Darnold and his patchwork receiving corps to result in two or more INTs.
Darnold OVER 10.5 rushing yards (-115)
Following a similar line of thinking, look for Darnold to use his legs a little more than usual. He didn’t have one rushing attempt last week, but he ran for 84 yards and a touchdown on six carries against the Denver Broncos in Week 4 and ran five times for 20 yards in Week 3. More dropbacks will lead to more scrambles against a Chiefs team with 16 sacks through seven games.
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WR Denzel Mims OVER 3.5 receptions (-150)
Jets WR Breshad Perriman (concussion) won’t play Sunday and Jamison Crowder (groin) is doubtful. Mims, the 59th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, caught 4 of 7 targets for 42 yards in his NFL debut last week and should play a larger role in a pass-heavy game for the Jets offense.
WR Braxton Berrios Jets first touchdown scorer (+800)
Berrios is also likely to see more work in the receiving game due to the Jets’ injuries. The sixth-round pick of the 2018 NFL Draft scored in both Weeks 2 and 3 and caught 4 of 7 targets for 35 yards last week. He’s also the Jets’ primary punt and kick returner, and should have plenty of opportunities in the latter Sunday.
Which team will score last points of the game: Jets (+150)
Plus-money here is a surprise and an excellent opportunity for bettors. The Chiefs are favored to win by 19.5 points and should put this game away early before removing most key starters. The Jets should be able to score some garbage-time points to make this one look closer than it truly was.
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Also see:
- Jets at Chiefs odds, picks and predictions
- Joe Douglas’ first draft class poised for big role in Week 8 vs. Chiefs (Jets Wire)
- Chiefs DB Daniel Sorensen fined for hit on Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay (Chiefs Wire)
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