Who will win the duel of the metropolises?
New York vs. Los Angeles – a duel that usually attracts attention. However, when two mediocre teams play against each other, as in our Jets vs Chargers betting tip, things look a little different.
However, this matchup is not quite as exciting, as the winner can still have high hopes for the postseason – due to the general weakness of the AFC teams. If everything goes normally, this should be the Chargers
Because they clearly have the better quarterback on the field in Justin Herbert, have always been the better team in recent years and have had less bad luck with injuries. However, they lack one important ingredient this season: consistency.
Their performances fluctuate so much that it’s really difficult to make a prediction for Jets vs Chargers. On the one hand, we see the Chargers slightly ahead, but on the other hand, they are so susceptible through the air that Zach Wilson will also have some opportunities
Kick-off for this mediocre duel is at 02:20 on Tuesday night in New York. The game can be watched live on DAZN.
New York Jets – Statistics & current form
The Jets are 4-3, but how they’ve managed that is a mystery. The win in the NY duel against the Giants was another close one. But if there’s one thing the Jets have this season, it’s a fighting spirit.
Their defense keeps them in the game time and again and then Zach Wilson often manages to put together a decent drive. It’s almost a blueprint for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who win their games in a similar fashion
Zach Wilson puts away mistakes
One thing the Jets and especially Zach Wilson are doing very well now. They avoid the big mistakes that decide the game. Wilson has not thrown a single interception in the past two games.
Although he only threw one touchdown pass in the process, that is currently enough to secure victories. It will be exciting if the Jets fall behind again and Wilson is called upon. That could definitely happen against the Chargers.
Running offense and defense are convincing
Their strong defense is well known and with 18.4 points they allow the eighth fewest in the league. Another strength, however, is their running game. With 109.0 yards, they are in the upper range of the league, even though they have the fourth fewest total yards.
However, the Chargers only allow an average of 93.4 rushing yards, which is not a particularly good matchup for New York. Therefore, for better or worse, they have to beat LA through the air. That’s possible, but the risk of more Wilson interceptions is definitely not low.
Thus, the odds for Jets vs. Chargers are slightly better to bet on Los Angeles. Whether with a slight handicap or as a special player bet on Keenan Allen, which is our favorite bet.
Key Players:
- QB: Zach Wilson
- RB: Breece Hall
- WR: Garrett Wilson
- TE: Tyler Conklin
- K: Greg Zuerlein
Los Angeles Chargers – Statistics & current form
The Chargers currently only have a 3:4 record, which means they are clearly lagging behind their expectations. However, the crucial weeks are now approaching, as they still have to play some very beatable teams in the form of the Jets, Packers, Patriots, Broncos and Raiders.
However, they can no longer afford a loss against one of these teams. The pressure is correspondingly high. However, we don’t really see this possibility in this matchup, as it plays into the Californians’ hands
Good matchup for LA
Their big weakness against the pass (297.4 yards conceded per game) shouldn’t be exploited that much by the Jets and with their own passing strength (362.4 yards per game) they should definitely be able to give New York problems. Even the Broncos managed that recently.
We don’t expect a high-scoring game, but just over 20 points should be enough for success on Monday. One of the most important protagonists for this: Keenan Allen. He scores a touchdown in 57% of his games on average and should be due again against NY.
Allen as go-to-guy
In addition, Allen has already racked up 643 yards, making him by far the most sought-after target for Justin Herbert. It is not exactly unlikely that he will score again on Monday.
We see the chances of this at over 50% (4 TD in 7 games so far). If we then look at the odds of 2.57 at Betano, it becomes clear that we can take advantage of them. For us, the value of this bet is even higher than handicap bets on Los Angeles.
Key Players:
- QB: Justin Herbert
- RB: Austin Ekeler
- WR: Keenan Allen
- TE: Gerald Everett
- K: Cameron Dicker
New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers head-to-head / H2H record
The last four duels have all gone to the Chargers, although the two teams only play each other every three years. Nevertheless, the balance of power has not changed that much compared to the last meetings.
The Chargers have the better team and could basically only beat themselves. Or the Jets defense could shine like it did against the Eagles. These two options are of course within the realm of possibility, which makes handicap betting on LA a little more difficult.
That’s why our favorite bet for New York vs Los Angeles is a Keenan Allen touchdown. Followed by betting on under points. The 40-point mark has only been surpassed twice in Jets games this season.
New York Jets – Los Angeles Chargers betting tip
There are a few betting options in this game, but all have their pitfalls. The Chargers should win the game, but are playing very inconsistently. Under-points are definitely playable, but even here a well-performing Herbert could intervene.
That’s why we decide to bet on a touchdown from Keenan Allen in Jets vs Chargers. He gets the ball over 7 times per game on average and has scored in over 57% of all games so far. The odds of 2.57 are really strong for that
Another betting alternative is still betting on the Chargers. If a handicap of 3-4 points is too much for you, you can also combine pure win bets with under points.
