Jets vs. Texans 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 31

Updated Oct. 30, 2024 12:43 a.m. ET

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The New York Jets (2-6) will be trying to snap a five-game losing run against the Houston Texans (6-2). Despite that, the Jets are small favorites (-1.5). An over/under of 42 points has been established for the matchup.

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Jets vs. Texans Odds & Betting Lines

Jets vs Texans Betting Information updated as of October 29, 2024, 10:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Jets	-1.5	-110	-110	42	-112	-108

Jets vs. Texans Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Texans (+1.5)
Pick OU: Over (42)
Prediction: Texans 25 - Jets 18

How to Watch New York vs. Houston

Game Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Venue: MetLife Stadium
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
TV: Amazon Prime Video
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Jets vs. Texans Recent Matchups

In their past five head-to-head bouts, Houston has won against New York three times.
Houston has been outscored by 11 points in its last five tilts versus New York.

New York Betting Info

New York has covered the spread on two occasions in 2024.
The Jets have covered the spread twice this season (2-3 ATS) when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites.
New York games this year have gone over the total in four out of eight opportunities (50%).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Jets are 2-3, earning a win 40% of the time.
The Jets have a 55.0% chance to win this matchup, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Jets Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	224.5 (1,796)	13
Rush yards	86.3 (690)	30
Points scored	18.8 (150)	22
Pass yards against	161.1 (1,289)	2
Rush yards against	125.6 (1,005)	17
Points allowed	21.3 (170)	11

New York's Key Players

Offense

Aaron Rodgers ranks eighth in the NFL with 1,896 passing yards through eight games this year, averaging 237.0 per game with a 61.6% completion percentage and 12 touchdowns (ninth in the NFL) against seven interceptions.
Breece Hall averages 3.9 yards per carry (39th in the NFL) and 53.5 yards per game, and has 428 total rushing yards. He has scored three rushing TDs this season.
He's hauled in 33 passes (on 46 targets) for 316 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 39.5 receiving yards and 4.1 catches per game.
Garrett Wilson has three touchdown catches this season, and has 51 catches (second in the NFL) for 573 yards (sixth in the NFL) on 83 targets, while averaging 6.4 catches and 71.6 yards per game.
Allen Lazard averages 4.3 receptions and 58.9 yards per game, and has 412 total receiving yards and 30 catches. He's gotten 45 total targets, and has caught five touchdown passes (fourth in the NFL).

Defense

On the defensive side, Jamien Sherwood has 69 tackles and 4.0 TFL in 2024. His tackle total leads the Jets and is 10th in the NFL.
Will McDonald IV has 15 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and eight sacks this season.
Quincy Williams has put up 55 tackles and 5.0 TFL this year.
Tony Adams has 1.0 sack to go with his 2.0 TFL and 48 tackles on the year.

Houston Betting Info

Houston has covered the spread in a matchup three times this year (3-4-1).
The Texans have been underdogs by 1.5 points or more once this year and covered the spread.
This season, Houston games have hit the over twice.
The Texans lost the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
The Texans have a 49.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Texans Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	232.5 (1,860)	8
Rush yards	118.9 (951)	18
Points scored	23.5 (188)	11
Pass yards against	164.3 (1,314)	3
Rush yards against	116.0 (928)	13
Points allowed	22.4 (179)	15

Houston's Key Players

Offense

C.J. Stroud is averaging 7.3 passing yards per attempt (15th in the NFL) and 243.5 yards per game this year, completing 66.5% of his passes on the way to 1,948 total yards (seventh in the NFL), 11 touchdowns (10th in the NFL) and four interceptions through eight games.
He's added 84 yards on the ground (third on the Texans), while scoring zero rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 10.5 yards per game and 3.7 per attempt.
Joe Mixon has 503 rushing yards (leading the Texans) and five rushing touchdowns, while averaging 100.6 yards per game and 4.9 per carry (14th in the NFL).
Mixon also has 14 catches for 115 yards (sixth on the Texans), with one receiving touchdown. He has been targeted 20 times and averages 23.0 yards per game.
This season, Tank Dell has caught 24 passes for 229 receiving yards with two touchdowns through the air. He has been targeted 38 total times and is averaging 3.4 receptions per game in seven games played.
Dare Ogunbowale has 58 rushing yards (fourth on the Texans), without scoring a rushing touchdown, while averaging 7.3 yards per game and 2.5 per attempt.
Ogunbowale also has 155 receiving yards (19.4 per game) on 15 catches (1.9 per game). He has been targeted 18 times with one touchdown reception.

Defense

Will Anderson Jr.'s 2024 output includes 27 tackles, 11.0 TFL, and 7.5 sacks in eight games. He is fifth on the Texans in tackles.
Danielle Hunter's stats include 19 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
Azeez Al-Shaair has 1.0 sack in addition to his 4.0 TFL and 40 tackles.
Jalen Pitre's season stats include 40 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one interception through eight games. He is second on the Texans in tackles.

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