The Jets host the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec 10. This week 14 game is set for 1:00 ET and will be shown on CBS. Houston comes into this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 33. Keep reading to get our Jets vs. Texans player props and predictions.
Jets VS. Texans Odds
- Spread: Texans -3.5
- Total 33
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Dec 10
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ
- TV: CBS
Texans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Texans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 21 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Houston has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.
Jets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Jets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home contests, the Jets offense has averaged 10 points per game while allowing an average of 19. New York posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-2-1 ATS.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jets have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Will the Texans Find a Way to Win in East Rutherford?
This week will be the Texans’ 6th road game of the season. So far, they have put together a record of 2-3 on the road and 5-2 at home. Their overall mark of 7-5 has them sitting 3rd in the AFC South. The Texans have a 6-6 record against the spread this season. So far this season, their average scoring margin is +2.7.
In their most recent game, the Texans picked up a 22-17 win over the Broncos. As 3.5-point favorites against the Broncos, the Texans picked up an ATS win. The over/under line for their most recent game against Denver was 47. Finishing with a combined total of 39 points, the under hit in this matchup.
Against the Broncos, the Texans ran the ball 30 times, with Dameon Pierce leading the team with 41 yards. C.J. Stroud threw the ball 27 times for 274 yards and a passer rating of 106.
Looking at Houston’s defense, they currently stand 11th in points allowed. Opponents have been averaging 20.8 points per game and 342.2 yards per contest against them.
Can the Jets Offense Score Enough at Home?
Coming into this week’s matchup, the Jets will be looking to snap their five-game losing streak. Overall, they are 4-8 and in 3rd in the AFC East. So far this season, the Jets are above .500 vs. the spread at 4-7-1. Their average scoring margin this season is -6.7.
After their 13-8 loss to the Falcons, the Jets are looking to bounce back in week 14. In addition to their 5-point loss, the Jets also suffered a setback in their ATS record. They were 2-point underdogs at the start of the game. In the Jets’ most recent game, the under-bettors finished with the win as the teams combined for 21 points. The pre-game line was set at 33.
Offensively, the Jets rushed the ball 25 times against the Falcons. Dalvin Cook led the ground attack with 35 yards. Tim Boyle made 25 passing attempts, accumulating 148 yards and achieving a passer rating of 56.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Jets give up an average of 176.6 passing yards and 136.1 rushing yards per game. Looking at their sack numbers, New York is currently ranked 10th in the league. So far, they are giving up 20.9 points per game and 312.7 yards.
Jets vs. Texans Player Prop
Checking out the rushing yards props for this matchup, Dameon Pierce’s prop is currently set at 37.5 yards. Betting the under offers a payout of -107, while going for the over yields -125.
Through nine games, Dameon Pierce has carried the ball 129 times for 382 yards. So far, he is 37th among running backs in yards. New York’s defense is allowing an average of 4.1 yards per rushing attempt so far. My bet is on taking the over at 37.5 rushing yards.
- The Prop: Dameon Pierce Under 37.5 Rushing Yards (-107)
Jets VS. Texans Predictions
Since the lines have opened, Houston has moved from -4.5 point favorites to their current line of -3.5.
Despite being 3.5-point underdogs at home, New York’s pass defense looked good against Atlanta’s in their last game. I like their chances to cover vs. Houston.
The Pick: Jets +3.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook