Detroit Lions at New York Jets Week 4 Betting Pick and Odds

Detroit Lions

vs

New York Jets
Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:00 PM ET
MetLife Stadium

 

The Detroit Lions have some weak NFL wagering trends on the road for bettors to consider as they prepare to take on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Lions are 0-4 both SU and ATS in their last four road games, and 3-9 both SU and ATS in their last 12 road games. Totals bettors have watched the OVER pay out in each of the last three Lions vs. Jets matchups, and in three of Detroit's last four games on the road against teams from the AFC East.

The game opened as a PK over at Sportsbook and has remained steady for the week. The total was 44.5 at Sportsbook.

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Computer Prediction: Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 22-16 victory for the Lions. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.

Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

New York bring a 1-2 record (0-2-1 ATS) to the Week 4 betting matchup against the 2-1 Detroit Lions, who are 2-1 ATS against the spread. Over under betting has seen New York go 2-1 so far and the Lions go 1-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Detroit injuries news.

According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 27-rated New York Jets and the No. 13-rated Detroit Lions in this matchup.

How Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Stats Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the New York Jets No. 20-ranked offense (20.67 PPG) against a Detroit Lions defense that ranks No. 2 at 15 PPG. The Jets passing attack has averaged 218.67 yards per game, more than the Lions give up through the air (180.67 YPG on average).

Defensively, the Detroit Lions feature the league's No. 1-rated road run defense, allowing 62 yards per game. The New York Jets, meanwhile, ranks No. 5 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Detroit won its last outing, a 19-7 result against the Packers on September 21. The Lions covered in that game as a -1-point favorite, while the 26 combined points took the game UNDER the total. The Lions grabbed a Week 3 victory over the Packers in their last game, winning 19-7 at Ford Field.

Last time out for New York, they were a 27-19 loser as they battled the Bears at home. The Jets failed to cover in the match as a -1.5-point favorite, while 46 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Geno Smith led the way last time out for the Jets, connecting for 316 passing yards, but failing to earn the victory in a 27-19 loss to the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Betting Odds Trends

Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Jets is 3-5-2 ATS in its last 10 games
NY Jets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Detroit home to Buffalo, Sunday, October 5th
New York at San Diego, Sunday, October 5th

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