New York Jets at New England Patriots Week 7 betting preview

The New York Jets (1-4) face the New England Patriots (2-4) at Gillette Stadium on Sunday for Week 7 of the NFL. The Patriots are favored to win, currently marked as 6.5-point favorites. The total points line is set at 43.0.

• The Jets have a 1-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Patriots hold a record of 2-4-0.
• The Jets have a 2-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Patriots have a 2-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board                

• The Jets are averaging 13.4 points per game this season (32nd in the league). Comparatively, the Patriots are averaging 20.8 (24th).
• Defensively, the Jets are giving up 24.2 points per game this season (18th in the league), while the Patriots are giving up an average of 21.2 points (T9th).

Moving the chains                

• With an average of 267.0, the Jets rank 31st in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Patriots rank 26th with 322.3 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Jets are giving up 372.8 per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Patriots are giving up an average of 359.2 (17th).

Ascendency in the air?               

•  The Jets have recorded 193.0 passing yards per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Patriots' defense has given up 246.3 passing yards per game (16th).
• Meanwhile, the Patriots have recorded 235.7 passing yards per game this season (19th in the league), while the Jets' defense has given up 249.4 passing yards per game (17th).

Advantage on the ground?              

• Looking at the ground game, the Jets have recorded 74.0 rushing yards per game this season (31st in the league). Conversely, the Patriots are giving up 112.8 rushing yards per game (17th).
• On the other hand, the Patriots have recorded 86.7 rushing yards per game this season (27th in the league), while the Jets are giving up 123.4 rushing yards per game (21st).

Protecting the ball                

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Jets have recorded 4 total takeaways this season (T28th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Patriots, who have recorded 8 (T10th).
• On offense, the Jets have recorded 9 total giveaways this season (T24th in the league), while the Patriots have recorded 11 (T29th).

First to Score             

The Jets are +140 to score first, while the Patriots are -169.

• The Jets have yet to score first in any of their five games this season.
• The Patriots have scored first in two of their six games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?             

• The Jets have recorded the first touchdown in one of their five games this season.
• The Patriots have recorded the first touchdown in three of their six games this season.

First Scoring Play              

• NY Jets Touchdown 0 / 5 +400
• NY Jets Field Goal 0 / 5 +330
• NY Jets Safety 0 / 5 +4500
• New England Touchdown 1 / 6 +140
• New England Field Goal 1 / 6 +330
• New England Safety 0 / 6 +5000

Which team will get a quick start?              

The Jets are +185 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Patriots are -235.

• The Jets have been the first to score 10 points in one of their five games this season.
• The Patriots have been the first to score 10 points in three of their six games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline                

The Patriots are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -225, while the Jets are +180.

• The Jets have a 0-4-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Patriots hold a record of 2-4-0.

Last Time They Met              

The Patriots recorded a 25-6 victory over the Jets at MetLife Stadium when these teams last met in Week 2, 2021.