Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields are set to clash in their respective new roles as the New York Jets take on the Pittsburgh Steelers during NFL Week 1. Last season, the Jets wrapped up the year with a 5-12 record, marking a disappointing end to Rodgers’ two-year tenure at MetLife Stadium. He has now joined Mike Tomlin’s Steelers as Fields, who had been a secondary player behind Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh, transitions. The Steelers concluded their previous season with a 10-7 record but faced elimination from the wild-card round against the Baltimore Ravens for the fourth time in five seasons.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, with the Steelers favored by 3 points in the latest betting lines and the total points over/under set at 37.5. Current odds list the Steelers at -157 on the money line, indicating a risk of $157 to win $100. Before making betting selections, it’s advisable to check the picks generated by the SportsLine projection model.
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Best Bets from SportsLine Model for Steelers vs. Jets:
- Steelers -3
- Over 37.5
Steelers -3
The Jets allowed an average of only 192.6 passing yards to opponents last season and are familiar with Rodgers’ capabilities. However, the Jets’ offensive reliability with Fields and new head coach Aaron Glenn remains uncertain. The Steelers have triumphed by substantial margins in two of the last four encounters, including a recent 37-15 victory. Pittsburgh is projected to cover the spread in 57% of simulations according to the SportsLine model. Don’t forget to catch the game on CBS or stream it via Paramount+.
Over 37.5 While Glenn intends for the Jets to maintain a defensive strategy, the Over line was met in 10 of their games last season. The Steelers also had eight instances of the Over hitting within their games, including a previous matchup against New York. The SportsLine model projects the Over hitting in 52% of its simulations.
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