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Jets vs. Vikings Early Picks, Predictions & Odds for London Week 5

Mike Spector

Last Updated: October 1, 2024 10:01 AM EDT • 3 min 11 sec read.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold pitches the ball to running back Aaron Jones as we look at our Jets vs. Vikings early picks & predictions.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold pitches the ball to running back Aaron Jones. Photo by: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images.

The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings kick off the first of three NFL London games that will be played from Weeks 5-7.

  • New York was the biggest favorite to lose in Week 4
  • Minnesota is one of two undefeated teams left in the league
  • Vikings QB Sam Darnold’s NFL MVP odds have shortened considerably as a result of his outstanding start to the season 

As part of our NFL Week 5 predictions, our Jets vs. Vikings early picks, predictions & odds suggest a play on the favorite is the right play as long as the line does not change drastically before kickoff.

My early Jets vs. Vikings prediction: Vikings -2.5

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Prediction: Vikings -2.5

Best odds: -110 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 52.38%

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Minnesota has been firing on all cylinders this year and is off to its first 4-0 start since 2016. The Vikings slayed a big dragon last week in advance of this matchup when they toppled the Green Bay Packers. They have now won games at Lambeau Field in back-to-back years for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.

Darnold leads all quarterbacks with 11 touchdown passes this season and will be motivated to continue his career year against his former team that nearly ruined his career before it got started. 

Darnold is supported by a defense that forced Packers QB Jordan Love into a tie for his career-high in interceptions (three). The blitz-heavy Vikings under defensive coordinator Brian Flores should make things difficult for the immobile Rodgers, who was sacked five times and hit 14 times last week.

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Jets vs. Vikings live odds

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Moneyline

  • Vikings best odds: -145 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 59.18%
  • Jets best odds: +128 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 43.86%

Anytime there is a matchup of two teams that come in with completely opposing levels of momentum (the Jets lost as 8.5-point favorites to the Broncos while the Vikings moved to 4-0 with their upset of the Packers), the betting support figures to go in the direction of the team coming off a winning week. 

There is a modest seven-cent gap between BetMGM’s -145 odds and FanDuel’s -152 odds, but the line should move less in Minnesota’s favor with this being a neutral-site game than it would if this were a true home game.

Spread

  • Vikings best odds: -2.5 (-110) via BetMGM
  • Jets best odds: +2.5 (-105) via FanDuel

Our best sports betting apps are aligned with a Vikings -2.5 spread. Given that the juice is as high as -115 to back the favorites on the point spread, oddsmakers are likely anticipating needing to go to -3 at some point. 

New York is just 1-8 ATS in its last nine games against NFC opponents, but if the spread ever got to +3, there would likely be a ton of respected money coming in on the underdog.

Over/Under

  • Over best odds: 40.5 (-115) via FanDuel
  • Under best odds: 41 (-110) via BetMGM

The Jets are coming off the lowest-scoring game of the week last week (19 total points), and Rodgers alluded to the foul weather playing a part in the offense’s ineffectiveness. Early forecasts are calling for a 20% chance of rain on Sunday afternoon in London, but if that were to change before kickoff, that would be the biggest reason for a substantial line move in support of the Under.

How to watch Jets vs. Vikings

  • When: Sunday Oct. 6
  • Kickoff: 9:30 a.m. ET
  • Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
  • How to watch: NFL Network
  • Weather: 63 degrees, 20% chance of precipitation, wind 13 mph SW
  • Favorite: Vikings -2.5 (-110 via BetMGM)

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Mike Spector
Mike started in the sports writing industry in July 2019, and gained a lot of followers in his first year after finishing with the No. 2 overall record in an annual NFL betting competition, which made picks against the spread, and from an Over/Under and moneyline perspective. Mike is an avid fan of the NFL, MLB, tennis, and all college sports. In his opinion, March Madness is the best sporting event there is, and he's especially euphoric starting with conference tournament time in college basketball. Mike's a big advocate of "fading the public" and making plays that are contrarian, constantly citing that "there are reasons why they have those big shiny buildings in Las Vegas." When making wagers, Mike always scours the best odds at all of the major sports betting sites, where he mostly sifts through DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and bet365. He's tried several others and is of the firm belief that bettors should not just stick to one sportsbook, as there is always likely better value to be had with the same wager. In addition, while Mike received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, he has no issue betting against the Wildcats when it comes to college basketball wagering, and suggests other bettors should always put their “head” before their “hearts.”