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The New York Jets (1-1) welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1) to MetLife Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Buccaneers vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
After opening their preseason with a 21-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame game, the Jets obliterated the Carolina Panthers 27-0. QB Tim Boyle threw for 2 TDs on 10 attempts, and QB Zach Wilson went 14-of-20 for 123 passing yards and a TD. Expect another healthy dosage of those two. RB Israel Abanikanda gained 56 yards on 12 carries.
The Buccaneers lost their preseason game to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 at home. The Bucs have a quarterback battle on their hands, so expect both Baker Mayfield (63 yards, 1 TD) and Kyle Trask (99 yards, I INT) to play several drives each.
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Buccaneers at Jets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:31 a.m. ET,
- Moneyline (ML): Buccaneers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Jets -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers +3.5 (-110) | Jets -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Buccaneers at Jets picks and predictions
Prediction
Jets 24, Buccaneers 17
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s not much value here. The defensive depth clearly isn’t there for Tampa Bay, allowing 27 points to Pittsburgh in Week 1. Neither quarterback put on a show either against the Steelers, so those issues still exist and should make bettors hesitant despite the plus-money value on the Bucs to win.
Similarly, Boyle and Wilson looked good against Carolina, but at (-165), the value in backing New York is on the spread.
Against the spread
BET JETS -3.5 (-110).
The Jets looked much better against the Panthers than against the Browns. Wilson looked much more comfortable, and the Jets’ defense forced several turnovers.
That same defensive success should be seen against Mayfield and Trask, 2 turnover-prone QBs. Also, the Jets may get a boost from their starters taking some reps which should aid its start as the top-end talent on New York is better than on Tampa Bay.
The Bucs struggled defensively against the Steelers, and there’s no real reason to believe that will be different on Saturday night. Both QBs failed to impress as well.
Expect the Jets, at home, to come out on top and cover. Bet JETS -3.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 36.5 (-110).
The Jets scored 27 points on Carolina and 16 on Cleveland. Their offense is potent and could get some aid if QB Aaron Rodgers takes the field. They should get some help from a lacking Bucs defense as well, which gave up 27 and over 300 yards to Pittsburgh.
The Bucs put up 322 yards, 256 of which were through the air, and scored 17 points. Mayfield and Trask should look to impress even late in the game against potentially third-string competition and could get some cheap points on the board then. Expect the Bucs to keep the pressure on because of the QB battle.
TAKE OVER 36.5 (-115).
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