The New York Jets are desperate for a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football.
The pregame narrative: No team wreaks of desperation more than New York. I expect the Jets to win in a pivotal game against Pittsburgh. Additionally, the over on a teased-down total seems like the play. Thirdly, I’m betting on Allen Lazard to top a very manageable yardage total.
Check out my Jets vs. Steelers same-game parlay predictions for Week 7 below.
Jets vs. Steelers same-game parlay predictions
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Parlay: Jets moneyline + Over 34.5 points + Lazard over 27.5 receiving yards (+335)
Jets moneyline (-125): New York needs a win in the worst way.
This team isn’t built for next season or the season after; this squad is built for now. The playoffs are slipping away from a 2-4 team with a 40-year-old quarterback.
But the Jets’ offence receives a major boost this week with the addition of Davante Adams. The superstar wide receiver reunites with Aaron Rodgers and the two have a lengthy history of success dating back to their time with the Green Bay Packers.
The main reason for my confidence in the Jets’ however, will be their ability to get to Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson.
Wilson will play after missing the first six weeks with a calf injury. The ex-Seattle Seahawks QB doesn’t evade pressure the same way he used to, which will be problematic against New York’s stud interior defensive linemen Quinnen Williams and Javon Kinlaw.
Other parlay picks
Over 34.5 points (-210): I’m not expecting this game to be a barn burner, but this is a low bar to clear.
The standard game total is hovering around 39 points, which tells you plenty about these teams. The strength for both squads lies in their defences.
Strong defensive play, however, could lead to some advantageous field position and more points than expected.
There are plenty of big-time playmakers in this game, with Adams and Garrett Wilson for the Jets and George Pickens for the Steelers.
The over on this total has hit in three consecutive Steelers games and four of New York’s six contests this season.
Lazard over 27.5 receiving yards (-118): Lazard’s involvement in New York’s offence will likely take a significant dip with Adams in town. He’ll now serve as the team’s WR3 behind Adams and Wilson, taking him off the field in two wide receiver sets.
But I don’t think we’ll see Adams operate as an every-down receiver right away. For starters, he’s coming back from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for three weeks.
Secondly, he’s adjusting to a new offence. Although Adams is likely very familiar with the type of offence Rodgers likes to run, there are likely nuances that will require a little more time than three practices to pick up.
Lazard has topped this total in five of six games, and he’s very capable of doing so again, even if his usage is trending down.
Picks made at 1:29 p.m. on 10/19/24.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.