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Buccaneers vs. Jets Updated Odds and Prediction: What Bettors Need to Know

By Matt De Saro

The Buccaneers are better than the Jets in every possible way. But, can NY manage to cover 13 points in Week 17?
The Buccaneers are better than the Jets in every possible way. But, can NY manage to cover 13 points in Week 17? / Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com /
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The New York Jets celebrated a rare win last week over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but, will have a much harder test against the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17.

While the Buccaneers are a little beat up right now, they impressed in a bounce-back win last week over the Panthers 32-6. This coming after they were embarrassed by the New Orleans Saints 9-0. 

While the Jets did win, beating the Jaguars is something even teams as bad as the Jets are supposed to do. And, they just barely eked out a win thanks to Zach Wilson’s 52-yard rushing TD. While the Jets are far from playoff-bound, they would love to upset the Buccaneers at home. 

Here are the odds for this Week 17 showdown between one of the best teams in the NFL and one of the worst, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Buccaneers vs. Jets Updated Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

  • Buccaneers: -13 (-110) / Opened -12.5
  • Jets: +13 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Buccaneers: -750
  • Jets: +525

Total:

  • 45.5 (Over -110/Under -110) / Opened 45

Buccaneers vs. Jets Betting Trends

  • The Buccaneers are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games. 
  • The UNDER is 5-2 in the Buccaneers’ last seven games. 
  • The Buccaneers are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games against the Jets. 
  • The Buccaneers are 0-7 straight up (SU) in their last seven road games against the Jets. 
  • The Buccaneers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games against the AFC. 
  • The Jets are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games. 
  • The OVER is 9-3 in the Jets’ last 12 games. 
  • The Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. 

Buccaneers vs. Jets Prediction and Pick

Week 17 is chock full of meaningful games that will be close and whose results have playoff implications at stake. This is not one of those games. Barring some divine intervention, the Bucs should cruise to a win in what will be little more than a warm-up game for their season finale. 

They will be dealing with several key injuries however and won’t be the dominant team they usually are. The offense will be without Chris Godwin and Leonard Fournette for this game. Antonio Brown led the team last week in receptions but was limited at practice yesterday due to an ankle injury and Mike Evans’ availability is unknown right now. 

While on any normal week this would be something to worry about. The Jets are so bad that Brady with his second-stringers should be enough to handle NY easily. On a positive note, Evans did come off the COVID list Thursday and might be ready to go if his hamstring issues are behind him. 

There is no question that the Buccaneers are a far better team than the Jets in every single aspect of football. Tampa Bay’s defense is playing better each game and its points per game average down to 20.8.

Meanwhile, the Jets' defense has been looking worse as the season goes on and their average is pushing 30 PPG. The Bucs' offense stats dwarf those of the Jets too, even with Ronald Jones and Ke’Shawn Vaughn as key pieces this week. 

So, a pick on the Bucs seems obvious, right? Well not so fast.

First off, the Bucs are dealing with so many injuries right now on both sides of the ball that Zach Wilson might find some spots to score. Also, this game means nothing for the Bucs. Sure, Tom Brady always plays hard but it makes sense for the Bucs to rest some of their starters more than usual.

While the Jets are still a bad team, I think they are playing hard, scoring points and can keep this game within 13. 

Pick: New York Jets +13 (-110)

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