Jets vs Vikings Picks, Odds, Predictions for NFL Week 5

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Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Smart bettors and backtested systems punched in multiple Jets vs. Vikings picks for Sunday.

Week 5 of the NFL season takes an international twist as the Vikings face off against the Jets in London, England at 9:30 a.m. ET.

The Vikings are entering this matchup with an impressive 4-0 record both straight up and against the spread, while the Jets, led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, stand at 2-2 in the same categories. Minnesota's wide receiver Justin Jefferson continues to be a star attraction alongside a rejuvenated Sam Darnold.

The current spread favors the Vikings by 2.5 points, with an over/under set at 40.5. Transitioning into the betting odds, let's dive deeper into the numbers that shape an intriguing matchup.

Jets vs. Vikings Odds, Picks, Predictions

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Sunday, Oct 6
9:30 a.m. ET
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Jets Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+2.5
-110
40.5
-110o / -110u
+120
Vikings Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-2.5
-110
40.5
-110o / -110u
-140
Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute NFL odds here.
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  • Jets vs. Vikings spread: Vikings -2.5
  • Jets vs. Vikings over/under: 40.5
  • Jets vs. Vikings moneyline: Jets +120 | Vikings -140

Spread

The spread for Jets vs. Vikings is Minnesota -2.5 with both lines at -110. This indicates modest confidence in the Vikings extending their unbeaten streak overseas.

Over/Under

The over/under is pegged at 40.5 points. It's a standard total for Jets games, and a bit lower relative to Vikings over/unders this season.

Moneyline

The moneyline is Vikings -140 and Jets +120. Implied probabilities to win are Vikings 58% and Jets 45%.

Player Prop

PRO Projections give Vikings RB Aaron Jones a 14% chance to score two touchdowns. Odds are +800, implying a 11.1% chance.

It's only a +2.9% edge. PRO Projections recommend a 3.5% or better edge when tailing, so this one doesn't exactly meet the criteria.

Jets vs. Vikings Prediction

The spread and total are the two best ways to bet the London game in Week 6

Point Spread

Analyzing the point spread,