New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills NFL Betting Odds, Lines & Predictions for Week 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 08, 2022, 12:53 AM
  • The Bills (10-6) are -16.5 favorites vs the Jets (4-12)
  • Sunday, January 9, 2022 4:25pm EST on CBS
  • Total (Over/Under): 40.5 points

The Buffalo Bills (10-6) play the New York Jets (4-12) on Sunday, January 9, 2022 4:25pm EST at Highmark Stadium.

The Bills are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The total (Over/Under) is 40.5 points for the game.

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Where & How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets, Week 18

  • Game Day: Sunday, January 9, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:25pm EST
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Location: Orchard Park, NY at Highmark Stadium

New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills Betting Odds & Spread, Week 18

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New York Jets+16.5 -11040.5 -110750
Buffalo Bills -16.5 -11040.5 -110-1200

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New York Jets: Keys to the Game vs. the Buffalo Bills

The Jets are 1-8 (.111) when forcing 2 or more turnovers since last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .731.

The Jets are 3-10 (.231) when the opposing team commits between less than 60 yards in penalties this season — 4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .486.

The Jets are 1-7 (.125) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays this season — tied for 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .453.

The Jets are 2-10 (.167) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game this season — tied for 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .460.

Buffalo Bills: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Jets

The Bills are 16-6 (.727) when passing for 250 or more yards since the 2020 season — fifth-best in NFL. The Jets have allowed 268.6 passing yards per game since last season — second-worst in NFL.

The Bills are winless (0-4) when scoring less than 22 points this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .223.

The Bills are 10-2 (.833) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season — 5th-best in NFL; League Avg: .582.

The Bills are 9-1 (.900) when intercepting at least 1 pass this season — 4th-best in NFL; League Avg: .628.

Additional Matchup Notes for New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills, Week 18

The Bills have a third down conversion rate of 47.3% this season — fourth-best in NFL. The Jets defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 44.8% this season — fifth-worst in NFL.

The Bills have gone three and out on 13.1% of their drives this season — second-best in NFL. Jets have forced three and outs on 16.2% of opponent drives this season — second-worst in NFL.

The Bills have scored on 44.9% of their drives this season — fifth-best in NFL. The Jets defense has allowed scores on 48.6% of opponent drives this season — worst in NFL.

The Jets have a third down conversion rate of just 36.2% since the 2020 season — second-worst in NFL. The Bills defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of just 35.9% since last season — second-best in NFL.

The Jets have run successful plays on just 42.0% of pass attempts since the 2020 season — second-worst in NFL. Bills have allowed successful plays on just 43.8% of pass attempts since last season — third-best in NFL.

Jets RBs have averaged 9.3 yards after the catch this season — best in NFL. The Bills have allowed 9.0 yards after catch per reception to RBs this season — third-worst in NFL.

Key Injuries for the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Game, Week 18

  • Buffalo Bills - No Injuries Reported
  • New York Jets - No Injuries Reported

New York Jets Offense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Jets ran 33% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 2nd half last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 47%

The Jets ran 10% of their plays in the red zone last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 15%

The Jets ran successful plays on 27% of pass attempts in close and late situations last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 48%

The Jets ran 29% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 3rd quarter last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 41%

Buffalo Bills Offense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Bills have an average drive start position from the 37.4 yard line in the 1st quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 25.6.

The Bills ran 51% of their plays in the red zone in the 1st half in Week 17 — best in NFL; League Avg: 16%.

The Bills ran 36% of their plays in the red zone in Week 17 — best in NFL; League Avg: 15%.

The Bills have run 26% of their plays in the red zone in the 4th quarter this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 17%.

New York Jets Defense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Jets defense has allowed first downs on 47% of rush attempts on 3rd and short this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 69%.

The Jets defense allowed 9 receptions for 20+ yards in Week 17 — most in NFL.

The Jets defense has allowed an average of 26.3 fantasy points per game as a unit to RBs this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 17.9.

The Jets defense has allowed 29.8 points per game to opposing offenses (477 points / 16 games) this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 21.9.

Buffalo Bills Defense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Bills defense has allowed a passer rating of just 65.4 (511 Pass Attempts) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 90.6.

The Bills defense has allowed 11 TD passes this season — fewest in NFL.

The Bills defense has allowed first downs on 26% of pass attempts this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 35%.

The Bills defense has allowed a Completion Pct of just 57% (291 completions/511 attempts) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 65%.

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