randy chambersDecember 26, 2023
The New York Jets are looking to play spoiler after losing six of their last eight games. The Cleveland Browns are on a three-game winning streak. Preview this game and make your predictions for New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns.
New York Jets betting preview
The New York Jets have won their last three games against the Texans and Commanders, but lost to the Dolphins. Zach Wilson is completing 60.1 percent of his passes for 2,271 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Garrett Wilson and Tyler Conklin have combined for 1,518 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while Breece Hall has 65 receptions. The New York Jets average 90.3 yards per game on the ground, with Hall leading the way with 732 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, New York is allowing 21 points and 294.8 yards per game. CJ Mosley led the New York Jets with 136 tackles, Bryce Huff had eight sacks and Jordan Whitehead had four interceptions.
New York Jets team overview
- The Jets have lost each of their last five Thursday games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their past nine games.
- The Jets have won each of their last two games against AFC North opponents in the first quarter as underdogs.
- In 14 of the Jets’ last 15 games, the favorites have won the first half.
- The Jets have been under the point line in seven of their last eight road games against AFC opponents.
Cleveland Browns Betting Preview
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Jaguars, Bears, and Texans during this streak. Joe Flacco is completing 59.4 percent of his passes for 1,307 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Amari Cooper and David Njoku have combined for 1,998 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Elijah Moore has 54 receptions. The Cleveland Browns’ ground game averages 119.1 yards per game, with Jerome Ford leading the way with 743 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, Cleveland is allowing 20.7 points and 260.3 yards per game. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah led the Browns with 90 tackles, Myles Garrett had 13 sacks and Martin Emerson Jr. had four interceptions.
Cleveland Browns team overview
- The Browns have lost each of their last six games against AFC East opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Browns’ last seven Week 17 games.
- The Browns are home favorites and have scored first touchdowns in 14 of their past 15 games against AFC opponents.
- The Browns have won each of their last four Thursday games in the first quarter.
- In 12 of the Browns’ last 13 games, the favorites have won the first half.
New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns predictions
The Cleveland Browns have found new life under Flacco and are now not only winning games, but finding their way to the AFC’s top seed. The Browns should have an advantage. But it’s hard to overlook a full touchdown in a short week. The Jets also continue to be in a tough spot defensively, with wins and losses coming by one possession in three of the past four weeks. Four of the Jets’ last eight losses have been decided by single digits. Get a chance with a free touchdown.
