Bills vs. Jets: NFL Monday Night Football Week 1 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Week 1 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Bills vs. Jets
Bills vs. Jets
The Jets didn't need a feature on Hard Knocks to be one of the more talked about teams. Aaron Rodgers immediately upgrades this offense and he gets to throw to the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson. What makes them a legitimate threat is having one of the best defenses that allowed the third-fewest points in the league. They will have to go through the reigning three-time AFC East champs and the Bills also come with talent on both sides of the ball. Josh Allen has continually proved he's one of the top quarterbacks in the league, but the defense was sixth in points allowed last year. We have a meaningful divisional matchup out of the gate between two potential playoff contenders. Both have great defenses, but I'm trusting these offensive units and we'll see some scoring in the first Monday game of the year.
Pick: Over 45.5 (-110)
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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