Jets vs Vikings Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 5

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  • The Vikings are -2.5 point favorites vs the Jets
  • Total (Over/Under): 40.5 points
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The New York Jets (2-2-0) visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings (4-0-0) on Oct. 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30am EDT in .

The Vikings are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-120).

The Jets vs. Vikings Over/Under is 40.5 total points for the game.

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Jets vs. Vikings Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Jets+2.5 +10040.5 -110+125
Vikings -2.5 -12040.5 -110-150

Jets vs. Vikings Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Jets will win this game with 52.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Jets vs Vikings Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Vikings will cover the spread with 64.5% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Jets players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Jets Player Prop Bets Today

  • Breece Hall has hit the Receptions Over in 13 of his last 17 games (+9.55 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Breece Hall has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 13 of his last 17 games (+8.10 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Greg Zuerlein has hit the Field Goals Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+6.35 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Jeremy Ruckert has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Breece Hall has hit the Longest Rush Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.65 Units / 46% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Vikings players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Vikings Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • T.J. Hockenson has hit the Longest Reception Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.75 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Justin Jefferson has hit the Receptions Under in his last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Aaron Jones has hit the Receptions Over in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+5.00 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Josh Oliver has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.95 Units / 61% ROI)
  • T.J. Hockenson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.95 Units / 48% ROI)

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Vikings vs Jets

Player Name Over Under
Garrett Wilson (NYJ) 54.5 -115 54.5 -120
Aaron Jones (MIN) 25.5 -120 25.5 -110
Justin Jefferson (MIN) 80.5 -115 80.5 -115
Breece Hall (NYJ) 27.5 -120 27.5 -110
Jordan Addison (MIN) 39.5 -115 39.5 -115

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Vikings vs Jets

Player Name Over Under
Aaron Jones (MIN) 62.5 -120 62.5 -110
Breece Hall (NYJ) 53.5 -115 53.5 -115
  • The New York Jets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+3.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Jets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+3.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Jets have covered the 4Q Spread in 6 of their last 9 away games (+2.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Jets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+2.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The New York Jets have scored first in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+9.85 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+8.90 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in their last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+7.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 33% ROI)

Jets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Jets art 2-2 (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Jets are 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.9 Units / -29.59% ROI
  • Jets are 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -27.27% ROI
  • Jets are 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / ROI

Vikings Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Vikings are 4-0 (+4 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Vikings are 4-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 124.39% ROI
  • Vikings are 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • Vikings are 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

New York Jets: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Vikings

The Jets were winless (0-6) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .421.

The Jets are winless (0-7) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .425.

The Jets were 6-4 (.600) when within 7 points at the two minute warning last season — T-9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Jets were 1-3 (.250) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes last season — T-7th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .427.

Minnesota Vikings: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Jets

The Vikings are undefeated (4-0) this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Vikings are winless (0-8) when trailing at the end of the third quarter since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .142.

The Vikings are 4-1 (.800) vs top 10 pass defenses since the 2023 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .486.

The Vikings were 3-8 (.273) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game last season — T-5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .443.

Additional Matchup Notes for New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings have allowed opponents to pressure their QB on 30.8% of pass attempts since the 2023 season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Jets have pressured opposing QBs on 29.7% of passing plays since the 2023 season — 3rd-best in NFL.

The Vikings have scored just 4.0 points per Red Zone drive since the 2023 season — T-5th-worst in NFL. The Jets have allowed just 3.9 points per Red Zone drive since the 2023 season — T-5th-best in NFL.

The Vikings are averaging 5.3 yards per carry on rushes up the middle this season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Jets have allowed 5.4 yards per carry when defending rushes up the middle this season — 5th-worst in NFL.

The Jets have run successful plays on 54.8% of pass attempts against a heavy rush since the 2023 season — 4th-best in NFL. The Vikings have allowed successful plays on 56.9% of pass attempts with a heavy rush since the 2023 season — 4th-worst in NFL.

The Jets have scored on 15.4% of their drives in the first quarter this season — 5th-worst in NFL. The Vikings defense has allowed scores on 9.1% of opponent drives in the first quarter this season — 2nd-best in NFL.

The Jets have run successful plays on just 11.1% of rush attempts against a light front this season — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Vikings have allowed successful plays on just 20.0% of rush attempts with a light front this season — T-best in NFL.

New York Jets Offense: Important Stats

The Jets ran successful plays on 29% of plays in the 1st quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

The Jets averaged 11.8 drives per TD last season — worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 5.0.

The Jets averaged -0.03 epa per play on first read passes last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.20.

The Jets converted first downs on just 19 of 51 plays (37%) on 3rd and short last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 59%.

Minnesota Vikings Offense: Important Stats

The Vikings have thrown for 11 TDs this season — most in NFL.

The Vikings have run 31% of their plays in the red zone in the 1st quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 13%.

26% of the Vikings offense’s first downs (79 of 299) came on the ground last season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 37%.

The Vikings have averaged 0.63 epa per play on first read passes this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 0.19.

New York Jets Defense: Important Stats

The Jets defense has allowed successful plays on 36% of pass attempts from their own territory since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 47%.

The Jets defense allowed successful plays on 36% of pass attempts from their own territory last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 47%.

The Jets defense did not allow a successful play on any pass attempt on motion plays in Week 4 — best in NFL; League Avg: 48%.

The Jets defense allowed successful plays on 12% of pass attempts in Week 4 — best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

Minnesota Vikings Defense: Important Stats

The Vikings defense allowed successful plays on 29% of rush attempts with a base rush last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 57%.

The Vikings defense has blitzed on 31% of plays since the 2023 season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 15%.

The Vikings defense allowed 4 TD passes in Week 4 — most in NFL.

The Vikings defense has blitzed on 41% of plays this season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 16%.

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.