NFL Prop Bets: New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders - Week 8

The Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) face the New York Jets (2-5) at MetLife Stadium for Week 8. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. This contest is a pick'em, with both Las Vegas and NY Jets at -110 to win.

The total points line is set at 45.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-22 NY Jets.

The Raiders (-122) have a 5-2-0 ATS record this season, while the Jets (+102) hold a record of 2-2-3.
The Raiders have a 5-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Jets have a 3-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Raiders are averaging 26.1 points per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Jets are averaging only 19.6 (27th).
Defensively, the Raiders are giving up a whopping 28.1 points per game this season (29th in the league), while the Jets are giving up an average of 21.4 points (13th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 343.7, the Raiders rank 14th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Jets rank 23rd with 303.0 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Raiders are giving up 373.7 per game this season (T29th in the league), an inferior number to the Jets, who are giving up an average of 315.4 (9th).

Ascendency in the air

The Raiders have recorded 269.0 passing yards per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Jets' defense has given up 187.7 passing yards per game (5th).
Meanwhile, the Jets have recorded 206.6 passing yards per game this season (21st in the league), while the Raiders' defense has given up 230.1 passing yards per game (22nd).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Raiders have recorded 74.7 rushing yards per game this season (31st in the league). Conversely, the Jets are giving up 127.7 rushing yards per game (24th).
On the other hand, the Jets have recorded 96.4 rushing yards per game this season (22nd in the league). The Raiders have performed at a poor level when defending the run and rank among the worst teams in the league (30th), conceding 143.6 per game.

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Raiders have recorded 12 total takeaways this season (T2nd in the league), while the Jets have failed to perform at the same level, recording 8 (T17th).
On offense, the Raiders have recorded 8 total giveaways this season (T15th in the league), while the Jets have recorded 5 (T6th).

First to Score

The Raiders are -125 to score first, while the Jets are -105.

The Raiders have scored first in four of their seven games this season.
The Jets have scored first in three of their seven games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Raiders are -110 to record the first touchdown, while the Jets are -115.

The Raiders have recorded the first touchdown in four of their seven games this season.
The Jets have recorded the first touchdown in three of their seven games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Las Vegas Touchdown	3 / 7	+224
Las Vegas Field Goal	1 / 7	+298
Las Vegas Safety	0 / 7	+7000
NY Jets Touchdown	2 / 7	+228
NY Jets Field Goal	1 / 7	+369
NY Jets Safety	0 / 7	+5700

Which team will get a quick start?

The Raiders are -109 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Jets are -113.

The Raiders have been the first to score 10 points in four of their seven games this season.
The Jets have been the first to score 10 points in three of their seven games this season.