NFL Week 3 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Bengals vs. Jets (2022)
Here are our odds, picks, and predictions for this NFL Week 3 matchup: Bengals vs. Jets.
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NFL Week 3 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Bengals vs. Jets
The Bengals are off to one of the most disappointing starts in the league. QB Joe Burrow and the offense have yet to get going, but the final scores do not tell the whole story. In matchups with Pittsburgh and Dallas, they were up against the 6th and 8th ranked defenses per DVOA. The week 3 contest with the Jets provides a much more favorable matchup with the dead last ranked defense per DVOA.
The Jets offense has leaned heavily on Joe Flacco, who has led the NFL in pass attempts over the first two weeks. He was capable of getting them back into the game against Cleveland, but so long as this defense is going to keep digging them into holes, Flacco’s heroics won’t be enough.
The Bengals should bounce back here on the road and avenge last year’s loss to the Jets with a comfortable win.
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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