Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Prediction, Odds, Spread for Week 15
- The Detroit Lions visit the New York Jets on Sunday in NFL Week 15 action
- The Lions have won five of six while the Jets look to end a two-game slide
- Read on for all the odds and trends ahead of Sunday afternoon’s matchup at MetLife Stadium
The Detroit Lions look to continue their late-season drive for a playoff spot with a third straight victory when they visit the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon in NFL Week 15 action.
The Lions have emerged as darlings at the sportsbooks while winning five of six, capped by last weekend’s decisive 34-23 victory over Minnesota. The Jets return home on a two-game slide after last weekend’s 20-12 loss in Buffalo, but have won three straight on home turf.
Let’s dive into the Lions vs Jets odds and find the NFL best bet for this Week 15 clash.
Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | +1 (-110) | -105 | O 43.5 (-110) |
| New York Jets | -1 (-110) | -115 | U 43.5 (-110) |
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The Jets have faded to 1-point favorites on the NFL odds since opening as 1.5-point home chalk. The total has also dipped considerably to 43.5 since opening at 48.
Start time of Sunday afternoon’s contest is set for 1:00pm ET at MetLife Stadium. The game-time weather forecast calls for mainly sunny skies, with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s Fahrenheit.
Lions vs Jets Recent History
Sunday afternoon’s matchup marks the first meeting between these teams since 2018, and the Lions’ first trip to the Big Apple in eight years.
The Jets have dominated in recent dates with Detroit, winning four of five, capped by a crushing 48-17 win in the Motor City in Week 1 four years ago. However, it was the Lions who claimed a 24-17 win the last two teams these teams met at MetLife Stadium.
Recent dates between these teams have been hard fought, with five of their past seven tilts getting decided by seven or fewer points, and the home team picking up the W just twice over that stretch. Sports bettors taking the OVER enjoy a 4-1 run when these teams meet, with the total topping 45 just once in that span.
Detroit Lions Betting Outlook
Winners in just one of their first games this season, the Lions have embarked on an impressive turnaround that has lifted them into striking distance of an NFC wild card spot. In addition to improving their SU record 6-7 during their current 5-1 surge, the Lions have also covered in each of their past six outings, ending a 0-4 ATS slide.
I know this play may seem pretty ordinary, but it shows where I've seen a lot of growth in Goff.
Defender in his face, steps into a throw, and delivers a perfect pass on an out route that he's struggled with in the past.
Playing with a TON more confidence. pic.twitter.com/xDk80OVlJ9
— Jeremy Reisman (@DetroitOnLion) December 12, 2022
The Lions have claimed outright victory in three of their past four as betting underdogs, including an impressive 31-18 win over the New York Giants as 3-point dogs when they visited MetLife Stadium last month.
Quarterback Jared Goff has arguably played some of the best football of his career during the Lions’ resurgence. Goff has tossed for an average of over 336 yards and seven touchdowns over the past three weeks. However, the catalyst that has sparked Detroit’s rebound has been the team’s newfound defensive responsibility, which has limited opponents to just 20.3 points per game during their 5-1 run after surrendering 32 points per game during a preceding 0-5 swoon.
New York Jets Betting Outlook
The Jets return home looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season, but face big question marks under center. With Mike White now on the shelf after suffering a rib injury in last week’s loss to Buffalo, the Jets have opted, somewhat reluctantly, to put the offense back in the hands of Zach Wilson.
.@tonyromo isn’t ready to ‘give up’ on #Jets QB Zach Wilson but he didn’t pull any punches when talking about his issues, ‘the biggest thing for me is he’s slow going through progressions. He hasn’t learned the system or football quite well enough’ 😳: 🎥 @NFLonCBS #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/EGqyebaCK5
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) December 14, 2022
Bounced from the starter’s role after failing to accept responsibility for the team’s offensive struggles while losing two of three before Thanksgiving, Wilson now faces the challenge of regaining the trust of his teammates and coaches after finding the end zone in just two of his past six games.
Indeed, it has been a stout defense that has been key to the Jets’ return to contention this season. New York has allowed just 18.7 points per game, and their pass defense ranks fourth in the NFL. However, the Jets have still been outscored by a wide 47-23 margin before halftime over their past four games, a trend that cannot continue if they are to snap their slide.
Lions vs Jets Prediction
A clash of teams seemingly heading in opposite directions, the challenge facing the Jets is to generate enough offense to keep pace with a high-powered Lions attack.
Considering the Lions’ sudden reversal in fortune on defense, and the Jets’ reluctant decision to give Zach Wilson another chance, this game has upset written all over it.
The Pick: Lions ML (-105); OVER 43.5 (-110)
2022 NFL Season Picks Record: 5-10; -3.5 units
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Daniel has been writing about sports and sports betting for over 23 years. The seasoned pro has contributed to the likes of Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, NESN, Bleacher Report, OddsShark, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine.
