Jets vs. Steelers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 20

Updated Oct. 20, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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Having lost three in a row, the New York Jets (2-4) will face the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2). Despite that, the Jets are slight favorites (-2). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 40.

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Jets vs. Steelers Odds & Betting Lines

Jets vs Steelers Betting Information updated as of October 20, 2024, 4:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Jets	-2	-118	-103	40	-108	-112

Jets vs. Steelers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Steelers (+2)
Pick OU: Under (40)
Prediction: Steelers 23 - Jets 13

How to Watch New York vs. Pittsburgh

Game Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV: NBC
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Jets vs. Steelers Recent Matchups

New York holds a 3-2 record against Pittsburgh in their last five matchups.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Pittsburgh has racked up 93 points versus New York, while giving up only 79 points.

New York Betting Info

So far this year New York has two victories against the spread.
The Jets have been favored by 2 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
New York games this year have eclipsed the over/under two times in six opportunities (33.3%).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Jets have won 66.7% of the time (2-1).
The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Jets a 59.7% chance to win.

Jets Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	217.2 (1,303)	16
Rush yards	87.2 (523)	30
Points scored	18.8 (113)	22
Pass yards against	148.8 (893)	2
Rush yards against	124.2 (745)	17
Points allowed	18.0 (108)	7

New York's Key Players

Offense

Aaron Rodgers has 1,387 passing yards, nine touchdowns (eighth in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He has completed 61.8% of his attempts, averaging 231.2 yards per game and 6.4 per attempt.
Breece Hall's rushing output this season includes 310 yards and two TDs. He is averaging 51.7 yards per game and 3.7 per attempt (41st in the NFL).
He has also hauled in 26 passes (on 34 targets) for 204 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 34.0 receiving yards and 4.3 catches per game.
Through six games played, Allen Lazard is averaging 59.0 yards and 4.3 receptions per game on the way to 354 receiving yards and 26 catches. He's been targeted 41 times, and has five receiving touchdowns (first in the NFL).
Garrett Wilson averages 6.8 receptions and 66.5 yards per game, and has 399 total receiving yards and 41 catches (second in the NFL). He's gotten 66 total targets, and has caught three touchdown passes.

Defense

On defense, Will McDonald IV has 12 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and seven sacks in 2024.
Quincy Williams has 42 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
Jamien Sherwood has put up 49 tackles and 3.0 TFL this year.
Tony Adams has 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 43 tackles this year.

Pittsburgh Betting Info

Pittsburgh has covered the spread four times in six games with a set total.
The Steelers have been underdogs by 2 points or more once this season and covered the spread.
This year, Pittsburgh games have hit the over twice.
The Steelers won the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 44.6% chance of a victory for the Steelers.

Steelers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	166.8 (1,001)	28
Rush yards	131.5 (789)	9
Points scored	20.7 (124)	20
Pass yards against	208.7 (1,252)	13
Rush yards against	85.5 (513)	4
Points allowed	14.3 (86)	2

Pittsburgh's Key Players

Offense

Justin Fields has passed for 1,106 yards this year, with five touchdowns and one interception. He is completing 66.3% of his passes while averaging 184.3 yards per game and 6.9 per attempt.
Fields has also rushed for five touchdowns and 231 yards (second on the Steelers).
Najee Harris averages 62.7 rushing yards per game over six games (376 total yards), while scoring one rushing touchdown.
Harris also has 14 catches for 135 yards (fourth on the Steelers). He has been targeted 19 times and averages 22.5 yards per game.
Through six games played this season, George Pickens has 26 catches (4.3 receptions per game on 7.3 targets per game) for 363 yards, but no receiving touchdowns.
Pat Freiermuth has 194 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 22 receptions after receiving 26 targets.

Defense

T.J. Watt has 25 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 4.5 sacks, and one pass defended in 2024.
DeShon Elliott has 1.0 TFL, 45 tackles, and one interception.
Cameron Heyward has 25 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in the 2024 season. He is fifth on the Steelers in tackles.
Patrick Queen's stats include 43 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended in six games

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