At the beginning of every season there is a sense of dread with fans of the Jets and Lions. So too is there a fear of becoming too optimistic. To sum up both fan bases have been abused with broken promises and bad football for far too long. Such as that is the case there may be reasons for hope. The Jets have a true quarterback of the future in top draft pick Sam Darnold. Although he is currently third string that shouldn’t be for long. Meanwhile Detroit has a new head coach in Matt Patricia.
New York Jets vs. Detroit Lions
Date and Time: Monday, September 10, 2018, 7:10 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Betting in NFL odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | +6½ (-110) | 45 (-110) |  |
| Lions | -6½ (-110) | 45 (-110) | |
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Jets vs. Lions TV Coverage: ESPN
Coach Matt Patricia
Patricia arrives from New England where he was defensive coordinator. And he inherits a betting on NFL asset in quarterback Matthew Stafford. Owing to his misfortune of being a Lion Stafford has not flourished as much as he could. Yet he has been among the better quarterbacks in the NFL. Supplementing his ability should be an improved defense. After all that is where Patricia’s expertise lies. In addition to Patricia general manager Bob Quinn is also a former Patriot. Patricia and Quinn developed a good relationship there. As a result, Patricia was Quinn’s first choice for Lions head man.
Coach Todd Bowles
By contrast Jets head coach Todd Bowles is on one of the hottest seats in the NFL. To show Bowles has posted back to back 5-11 seasons. Likewise, the Jets are one of the least appealing teams for betting on NFL games with. Moreover, the Jets surpass the ineptitude of the Lions. Secondly their management is hopelessly incompetent. Up against that is Bowles. While the losing is not all his fault the coach is always blamed first. Counter to Detroit the Jets will have a sure-fire quarterback controversy. As a consequence, Teddy Bridgewater has no margin for error as starter. To be exact Jets fans want Darnold and want him now. Bowles will be under intense heat to switch. Encompassing that is the expected bad season ahead.
Important Stats to Consider
On the whole the Jets have been a terrible online wagering value as a road dog. To be exact New York has paid in just two of their last 12 in that role. Three of their last five as away pups went over the total. Balanced against that is Detroit’s strong profitability at home. For example, the Lions have covered eight of their last 11 as home chalks. And three of their last four in that situation went over the number.
Team vs Team
Starting with the last two meetings the Lions have covered both times against the Jets. Additionally, three of the last four between these teams went over the total. Detroit also covered their last home game against the Jets which also went over.
Matchup to Watch
Patricia may make the Betting on NFL difference this year for Detroit. Most important of all Stafford is the matchup edge for this game.
Jets vs. Lions Betting on NFL Picks
In conclusion we expect a big night from Stafford and the Lions. Indeed, a new promising era shall begin!
Jets vs. Lions Betting on NFL Pick: Detroit Lions
Jets vs. Lions Betting on NFL Score Prediction: Lions 28, Jets 17
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