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Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The New York Jets play their first game of the post-Robert Saleh era on Monday Night Football against an AFC East rival, the Buffalo Bills.

The Jets fell to a 23-17 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings in London in Week 5 and the decision was made by owner Woody Johnson to make a change at head coach.

Jeff Ulbrich will take over on an interim basis for this game against the Jets' division rival Bills, who are coming off back-to-back losses themselves.

With both teams desperate for a win to turn around their disappointing recent runs, this is set to be an intriguing Monday Night Football clash.

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets betting picks and predictions

Under 41.0 total points (-110)

At least part of the reason behind the departure of Robert Saleh as New York Jets head coach was that the team seemed to be suffering many of the same issues that they did last season, despite Aaron Rodgers’ return from injury.

The Jets defense has been elite for the last few seasons, particularly at stopping the pass, but their offense simply has not pulled its weight.

Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was relieved of his playcalling duties after Ulbrich took charge, meaning that it will be quarterback coach Todd Downing taking on that responsibility.

The Jets came into Week 6 ranking last in rushing offense and something clearly needed to change for the team to maximize what it can get from 40-year-old future Hall of Fame QB Rodgers.

However, it seems unlikely that they will be able to completely reinvent this offense overnight and Rodgers’ limitations were there for all to see as he threw three interceptions against the Vikings last week.

The Buffalo Bills were sitting pretty at 3-0 but back-to-back losses to the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans have taken the shine from that start.

The Week 5 loss to the Texans was particularly tough to take as poor game management with the score at 20-20 allowed the Texans to kick a late field goal to win it.

The Bills also face a tough test here against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Coming into this week’s games, only the Tennessee Titans had allowed fewer passing yards than the Jets’ 806.

Star running back James Cook is questionable for the road team and would be a big blow to their chances if he were unable to play, particularly because New York rank as a middle of the pack rush defense.

There are enough negatives from both teams’ offenses to make the Under a tempting play in this game, particularly as eight of the last 10 games between these AFC East rivals have gone under the total.

In what resembles a must-win game for both teams, there could be offensive struggles and while both teams are awaiting a spark, it may desert them. Take the Under.

Josh Allen over 32.5 rushing yards (-110)

With New York clearly one of the best pass defenses in the league, the Bills are likely to keep things on the ground as much as possible and one way to do that is with their quarterback Josh Allen.

The 28-year-old is known for his ability to extend plays and pick up yards with his legs, something he did as he rushed for 54 yards last week against the Texans.

With James Cook questionable, take Allen to do some of the heavy lifting on the ground and go Over his line of 32.5 rushing yards.

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Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets odds

Buffalo Bills

-130 ML

New York Jets

+110 ML

Spread

BUF Bills -2.5

Total Points

O/U 41.0

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets player props

Anytime Touchdown

Breece Hall (NY Jets)

-125

James Cook (BUF Bills)

+125

Josh Allen (BUF Bills)

+125

Ty Johnson (BUF Bills)

+175

Ray Davis (BUF Bills)

+175

Garret Wilson (NY Jets)

+175

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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