Buccaneers (8-9 last season) vs Jets (7-10 last year)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets 8/19/2023 — The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-17 at home in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL preseason. At the end of the third quarter, the Steelers had a dominant 27-7 advantage, making the game all but over. Only 4-for-14 on third downs, 66 running yards on 26 carries, and 127 yards in penalties were all the Buccaneers could muster.
After losing to the Cleveland Browns 21-16 in the 2023 Hall of Fame Game, the NY Jets blanked the Carolina Panthers 27-0 on Saturday. The Jets used a strong rushing game approach to outgain the Panthers 348–199 total yards while controlling the ball for over 36 minutes. New York finished seven of its fifteen third down attempts while toting the skin 37 times for 141 yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets Game Info
Time: 7:30 PM ET.
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Location: MetLife Stadium, NJ
TV: NFL Network
Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady and New York Jets QB Joe Flacco
In their previous encounter on the field, the Buccaneers lost to the Cowboys with a final score of 31-14. Tom Brady completed 35 out of his 66 pass attempts, accumulating 351 yards and two touchdowns. However, he committed an interception, resulting in a quarterback rating of 72.2. Rachaad White emerged as the leading rusher for the Buccaneers, carrying the ball 7 times and gaining 41 yards, averaging an impressive 5.9 yards per attempt. Chris Godwin stood out with his performance, recording 85 yards from 10 receptions, resulting in an average of 8.5 yards per catch. The Buccaneers managed a total of 52 rushing yards from 12 attempts, averaging 4.3 yards per carry.
In a previous matchup against the Dolphins, the Jets suffered a defeat with a final score of 11-6, leading to their elimination from the competition. The Jets’ quarterback Joe Flacco concluded the game with 149 passing yards achieved through 18 successful throws out of 33 attempts. This performance led to a quarterback rating of 66.4. His yards per attempt (Y/A) were measured at 4.5 yards, and he managed to avoid throwing any interceptions. Garrett Wilson emerged as a notable target for the Jets, securing 9 receptions for a total of 89 yards, averaging 9.9 yards per reception. Zonovan Knight carried the ball 12 times for New York, gaining 22 yards and maintaining an average of 1.8 yards per carry throughout the contest. The Jets executed a total of 53 plays, averaging 3.5 yards during the game.
Odds/Point Spread: New York Jets -3, Total Odds: 37.5
Since the Jets may be stronger than the Buccaneers, take the home team at the money line. The Jets’ defense recently tormented Carolina, and if they play like they did in Week 1, Tampa Bay will suffer. With Kyle Trask in charge, one might not have confidence in the Buccaneers to move the ball often. Rushing against this Jets team is difficult, thus, New York’s defense will be essential.
On the other side of the ball, the Jets will continue to rely on their ground game, and Zach Wilson has much to prove in the preseason. In its previous seven preseason games, Tampa Bay was 1-6 SU and ATS, while New York is 7-1-1 SU and 7-2 ATS.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends
- Tampa Bay is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games with the NY Jets.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 4-10 SU in their last 14 matches against the Jets.
- The Buccaneers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
- Tampa Bay is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games against the New York Jets.
New York Jets Betting Trends
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of the NY Jets’ last 6 games against Tampa Bay.
- The total remained UNDER in 4 of the Jets’ last 5 games at home.
- The Jets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games at home against Tampa Bay Rays.
- The New York Jets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets Betting Trends
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets: The Buccaneers are about to embark on what is probably going to be a terrible season, giving them a chance to choose a “franchise” quarterback early in next year’s draft. They don’t currently have anything comparable, therefore it’s a wonderful thing. As the starter, Zach Wilson has performed admirably for the Jets in his first two preseason games. This Sunday, New York’s offense should have little issue facing a Tampa Bay squad that gave up 256 passing yards to the Steelers the previous week.
Free Pick and Prediction: New York Jets will win 21-18.
