Analysis of Public-Betting Splits and Injury Reports for Texans vs Jets on Thursday Night Football in Week 9

• The public is hammering the Texans to win and cover against the Jets, who have lost five straight
• Houston will be without its top two receivers, Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins
• Below, see the final Texans vs Jets injury reports and public-betting splits for TNF

Riding a five-game losing streak, which includes a setback to the one-win Patriots last Sunday, the New York Jets (2-6, 1-2 home, 2-6 ATS) face a virtual must-win scenario when they host the Houston Texans (6-2, 2-2 away, 3-4-1 ATS) on Thursday Night Football on Oct. 31 (8:15 pm ET).

With the Texans suffering high-profile injuries last week, the line Texans vs Jets odds shifted from Houston -1.5 at opening all the way to New York -2.5 on gameday. But as the NFL public betting splits show, the public now loves the underdog.

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Texans vs Jets Public Betting Splits

As of 2:45 pm ET, the Texans are getting 88% of ATS handle on exactly 88% of the spread bets, meaning just 12% of the money and the tickets are on the Jets to cover as slight home chalk.

The moneyline handle is even more skewed to the visitors. Houston is sitting at 93% of moneyline handle as +110 underdogs. Notably, the Texans are getting over 90% of the handle despite receiving only 45% of the moneyline wagers. The takeaway for bettors is that much bigger bets, on average, are on Houston to win.

The public also has a strong lean to the over (42.5) in tonight’s TNF game. Currently, 81% of game-total handle and 77% of game-total bets are on the over.

See SBD’s picks for TNF:

Houston Texans vs New York Jets Injury Reports

Both teams are dealing with a rash of injuries as the season hits the midway point. As mentioned at the top, the Texans receiving corps is decimated with both Stefon Diggs (496 yards, 3 TDs) and Nico Collins (567 yards, 3 TDs) out.

The defense will also be missing two starters: OLB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and free safety Jimmie Ward (groin).

The Jets are also in rough shape during a short week, especially on defense. Both starting safeties – Ashtyn Davis (concussion) and Tony Adams (hamstring) have been ruled out, as has middle linebacker and last year’s leading tackler CJ Mosley (neck), who will be missing his fifth game of the season already.

Making matters worse, Mosley’s backup, Chazz Surratt, is questionable with a heel injury. If he can’t go, one of New York’s OLBs will have to play out of position in the middle of the defense.

As the Houston Texans prepare to take on the New York Jets in Week 9 of Thursday Night Football, fans and bettors alike are eagerly analyzing public-betting splits and injury reports to gain an edge in predicting the outcome of the game.

Public-betting splits, which show the percentage of bets placed on each team, can provide valuable insights into how the general public views the matchup. In this case, the Texans are currently favored by a significant margin, with around 70% of bets coming in on Houston. This could be due to the Texans’ recent success, as they have won four of their last five games and are coming off a dominant victory over the Miami Dolphins. On the other hand, the Jets have struggled this season, with a record of 2-5 and several key players dealing with injuries.

Speaking of injuries, both teams have key players who are questionable for Thursday night’s game. For the Texans, star wide receiver Will Fuller V is dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of practice this week. Fuller has been a crucial part of Houston’s offense this season, so his absence could have a significant impact on the team’s ability to move the ball down the field. On the defensive side, linebacker Zach Cunningham is also questionable with a knee injury, which could weaken the Texans’ defense against the Jets’ offense.

On the Jets’ side, quarterback Sam Darnold is still recovering from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him for the past two games. Darnold’s status for Thursday night is uncertain, but if he is unable to play, backup quarterback Joe Flacco will likely get the start. Additionally, running back Le’Veon Bell is dealing with a hamstring injury that has limited his practice time this week. Bell’s availability could also impact the Jets’ offensive game plan against the Texans.

In conclusion, as fans and bettors analyze public-betting splits and injury reports for the Texans vs Jets matchup on Thursday Night Football in Week 9, it is clear that both teams are dealing with key injuries that could impact the outcome of the game. The Texans are currently favored by the public, but the status of key players like Will Fuller V and Zach Cunningham could shift the odds in favor of the Jets. Ultimately, Thursday night’s game is shaping up to be an intriguing matchup between two teams looking to secure a much-needed win.