Monday Night Football Picks (Week 1): Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets

The 2023 NFL season kicks off with an exciting Monday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The stadium will unveil its new playing surface, which is expected to be safer for the players. Both teams have made some key additions to their roster, but there are concerns about their performance.

The Jets, who are projected to win 10 games this season, have acquired veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers, along with running back Dalvin Cook. However, Rodgers is turning 40 this year and Cook has shown regression in the past two seasons. Despite the hype, the Jets might struggle to find success in 2023.

On the other hand, the Buffalo Bills, led by sixth-year quarterback Josh Allen, have won the AFC East for three consecutive seasons. However, Allen has shown a tendency to make bad decisions under pressure, throwing 29 interceptions in the past two seasons.

Now, let’s take a look at the betting odds for this Monday Night Football matchup between the Bills and the Jets:

• When: Monday, September 11th
• Time: 8:15 PM Eastern
• Where: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets Odds

Moneyline
Buffalo Bills   -135
New York Jets   +115

Point Spread
Buffalo Bills   -2.0 (-115)
New York Jets   2.0 (-105)

Total
Over   46.5 (-105)
Under   46.5 (-115)

The Jets have a strong defense, ranking second in the NFL in yards allowed per play in 2023. However, their offense struggled, ranking 29th in points scored. The Bills, with a better overall roster, will need to focus on protecting the football as they had the second-highest number of giveaways last season. Fortunately for them, the Jets’ defense didn’t excel in takeaways either.

This game is expected to be a low-scoring affair, as offenses often take some time to find their rhythm at the beginning of the season. While the Jets might put up a fight, the Bills have a more balanced offense and defense, giving them the advantage in this matchup.

Considering the odds and the performance of both teams, our pick for this game is the Buffalo Bills on the Moneyline at -130.

The Pick: Buffalo Bills -135

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