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3 Bold Jets Week 13 Betting Predictions Ahead of Clash Against Vikings

The New York Jets will travel to Minneapolis to see if they can do what the New England Patriots could not — beat the Minnesota Vikings. The spread currently sits at Vikings -3, which is exactly where the line for last weekend’s Patriots-Vikings contest closed. Bettors looking for some early insight into Sunday’s Jets-Vikings tilt should check out these early betting predictions for the matchup.

The predictions below might not correspond exactly to currently available betting markets. Still, bettors should consider these numbers when placing their wagers on Sunday’s action. Who knows — maybe these tips will help you cash a lottery same-game parlay ticket!

Jets Week 13 Betting Predictions

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No. 1. Mike White Will Play Better than Kirk Cousins

The Jets destroyed the Bears by a 21-point margin last weekend. Mike White completed a ridiculous 78.6% of his passes in the win. His current expected points added (EPA) per play (0.56) would lead all quarterbacks. Although those numbers are based on an incredibly small one game sample, it’s hard to understate how much better New York’s offense looked with him at the helm.

White has more playmakers at his disposal than he did last season. Corey Davis went down with an injury in the first game in which White played last season. The Jets added tight ends Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah in free agency and wide receiver Garrett Wilson in the draft. White racked up a wild 10.6 net yards per attempt (NY/A) last week, far more than what Tua Tagovailoa (8.35) and Patrick Mahomes (7.55) have recorded this year.

White will benefit from a softer defensive matchup than Kirk Cousins. The Vikings rank 31st in yards allowed per play (6.1), while the Jets rank an impressive third (4.8). New York’s defense also ranks fifth in both EPA per pass (-0.05) and pressure percentage (24.7%), while Minnesota’s defense ranks 19th (0.09) and 21st in both metrics (20.3%). Although Cousins has played well under pressure this year, White has an easier task in front of him than his opponent.

Jets Betting Prediction: Big Game from Mike White

No. 2. Tyler Conklin Gets Revenge Against His Former Team

The Minnesota Vikings opted to not re-sign tight end Tyler Conklin in the offseason after he posted career numbers in 2021. Instead, they decided to trust Irv Smith Jr. at the position. That move didn’t work out, so the Vikings traded for Detroit’s T.J. Hockenson at the deadline. Conklin isn’t bitter about his departure from Minnesota, but it’s a revenge-game spot for him, nonetheless.

Conklin started the year off strong for the Jets. He was averaging six catches for 46.7 receiving yards per game through the first three weeks, but then Zach Wilson took over the starting job. Conklin averaged only 2.4 catches for 27.3 receiving yards per game with him at the helm. But White is a much more conservative quarterback, and Conklin caught three passes for 50 yards last Sunday, including two on the opening drive. Uzomah caught a season-high three passes as well. White’s conservative approach gives a boost to their tight ends target volume.

Another trend suggests Conklin could see an uptick in usage on Sunday: snap share. Conklin played on 82.8% of New York’s snaps last weekend, the most he had played since Week 2. With New York’s offensive line getting right tackle Max Mitchell back, the Jets can afford to use their receiving tight end more frequently. Look for him to have another solid performance in Week 13.

Jets Betting Prediction: Tyler Conklin Beats Expectations

No. 3. Zonovan Knight Does Damage as a Receiver

Undrafted rookie running back Zonovan Knight saw his first NFL action last weekend. He turned 17 touches into 103 total yards and played on 50% of New York’s snaps. Quarterback Mike White looked his way three times, and Knight caught each of those throws, turning them into 34 yards. He did this against a Chicago defense that has allowed only 32.9 receiving yards per game to running backs. He’ll now face a Minnesota defense that allows 46.1 receiving yards per game to the position, the sixth-most.

The Jets are yet to rule out Michael Carter Jr. Head coach Robert Saleh has described him as day-to-day with an ankle sprain. Knight wouldn’t see the field much if Carter is active, but he’d be the primary beneficiary if Carter can’t go. Carter has seen a solid amount of work in the passing game that Knight would likely pick up. Bettors will want to wait on news of Carter’s status before wagering much on Knight, but he could become a player to target for Sunday’s contest if Carter is ruled out.

Jets Betting Prediction: Zonovan Knight Gets Chances in the Passing Game

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