As we enter Week 3 of the NFL Preseason, we have lots of exciting game taking place this Saturday. Out of 11 games, let’s take a look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they visit the New York Jets. While the Jets will have the home advantage, is it enough to defeat the Buccaneers? Here is what our football betting experts have to say with their Buccaneers vs Jets Betting Pick and analysis.
According to sports betting odds, the New York Jets are the favorite team to win with a -142 moneyline. In addition, football handicappers expect this to be a close game with a 2.5 pointspread. However, are the handicappers and the public opinion correct or will this be an upset?
Buccaneers vs Jets Betting Odds
Team | Pointspread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +2.5 -110 | +120 | O 37 -110 |
New York Jets | -2.5 -110 | -142 | U 37 -110 |
Buccaneers vs Jets Betting Prediction and Analysis
For the Jets, this will be their third exhibition game as they try to break-in their rookies. Unfortunately, their first exhibition game was a 21-16 loss against Cleveland during the Hall of Fame Game. However, they were able to get a 27-0 win for their second NFL Preseason game the Panthers last week. Will the Jets be able to get a win as they play against the Buccaneers at the Mets Life Stadium?
Last season, the Buccaneers and the Jets never had a head-to-head matchup. Therefore, this should make for an interesting game. According to sports betting websites, the Buccaneers do have a 2-1 record over the Jets for their last 3 matchups.
So far, the Jets have been very careful with these NFL Preseason games. In fact, very few of their starters have been on the field. Furthermore, QB Aaron Rodgers has not been on the field at all for the preseason. Analysts believe that Dalvin Cook will not be playing for this game. However, they expect to see Zach Wilson and the rest of the Jets’ reserves on the field.
On the other hand, this will be the Buccaneers second exhibition game after losing 27-17 against the Steelers. In addition, they still do not know whether Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask will be their starting quarterback. Mayfield was the more accurate passer last week, completing 8 of 9 attempts including a touchdown. Trask threw 10 times with six completions and an interception.
So far this pre-season, the Buccaneers’ offense is averaging 17 points per game on 322 yards per game.
Buccaneers vs Jets Betting Pick
Game time: 08/19/2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Bet on the New York Jets at -2.5
The Buccaneers have shown a strong defense in their last matchup giving up only 306 yards. However, other than quarterbacks, Tampa Bay do not have many starting players for this game.
So far this NFL preseason, Zach Wilson has been looking good. Furthermore, we expect the Jets’ offense to easily break thru the Buccaneers’ defense. Therefore, we predict the New York Jets will win and cover the spread with a final score of 27-20.