Week 5 NFL betting has the 2-2 Jets heading to FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland to take on the winless Browns. The lines maker has listed the Jets as -1 on the spread line with a total line of 41.
New York got a 41-yard FG with 28 seconds left in OT to defeat Jacksonville 23-20 last week. QB Josh McCown was 22-31 for 224 yards. He threw a pick and lost a fumble. The running game exploded as RB Bilal Powell rumbled for 163 yards and rookie RB Elijah McGuire picked up 93 yards on 10 carries. Both players scored a rushing TD. The defense held the Jaguars to 136 passing yards, had an interception and recorded a sack. The run defense was left wanting as they gave up 175 yards on 39 carries.
Cleveland trailed 31-0 after 3 quarters en route to a 31-7 loss to Cincinnati last Sunday. Rookie QB DeShone Kizer was 16-34 for 118 yards, an interception and he was sacked once. The running game stalled again, gaining 45 yards on 17 carries. The defense ceded 264 passing yards and 4 TD passes. The run defense was strong as they held the Bengals to 86 yards on 30 carries. OLB Joe Schobert was busy as he totaled 12 tackles.
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Last Matchup 2016, Jets 31-28
New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Trends to Consider
- New York has produced 4 overs and 13 UNDERs in their last 13 road games.
- The Jets are 3-9-3 ATS in their last 15 road games.
- Cleveland is 7-23 ATS in their last 30 games.
- The Browns are 0-6 ATS after scoring 10 points or less in their previous game.
Injury Report
Jets:
NY is thin at corner for multiple receiver sets with CB Darryl Robers out and CB Juston Burris iffy with a foot injury. RB Matt Forte and OLB Josh martin are out.
Browns:
SLB Jamie Collins and WR Kenny Britt are not expected to play. Rookie DE Myles Garrett is likely to see his first pro action.
Public Money Consensus
The public is starting to believe in the Jets who have taken 60% of the point spread action. The total betting shows a slight edge to the UNDER with 52% of the bets being placed on that side of the line.
