Jets vs. Buccaneers Betting Preview | Week 3 2025

(Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook and subject to change)

New York Jets Spread vs. Buccaneers: +6.5 (+105) via ESPN BET

Unfortunately, this feels like another Jets spread to avoid. It’s easy to look at Tampa’s first two games, a pair of wins by four combined points, and think that they have a knack for tight contests. However, one was against a division rival on the road, and the other was against a two-time defending division champ.

The Bucs also beat the spread in both of those narrow wins.

Taking a look at how these teams match up, the Jets have been as run-heavy as advertised thus far, ranking sixth in rushing attempts but 31st in pass attempts. The results have been encouraging, but that was with Justin Fields at quarterback. Tyrod Taylor isn’t as dangerous on the ground at this point in his career, and Tampa Bay has been the league’s fifth-best team at defending the run.

Moving the ball may be difficult for the Jets again this Sunday. That says nothing of New York’s defensive issues, as they’ve allowed 64 points through two games.

Tampa Bay finished fourth in scoring last year, and although they haven’t reached those highs thus far, the Bucs have bruised opponents on the ground these first two weeks. They’re fifth in yards per rush attempt. With the Jets’ struggles defending the run and pass, their first away game could be another rough one defensively.

This Jets spread is a pass without buying points.

Jets vs. Buccaneers Total Pick: Under 44.5 (-120) via FanDuel Sportsbook

Expect a lot of rushing in this game, which will keep the clock churning. That typically lends itself to a lower-scoring contest.

For the Jets, they’re coming off a 10-point performance and rolling with a backup QB. They may run the ball often, but Tampa has proven to be tough in the trenches. Throwing the ball isn’t an area where this Jets team is likely to succeed for 60 minutes.

Meanwhile, the Bucs have had three straight games finish short of the total dating back to last postseason. Tampa’s passing attack has been inefficient (28th in yards per attempt) so far, and that’s an area where the Jets’ defense can keep them in check.

Back the under again this week.

New York Jets Prop Bet of the Week: Tyrod Taylor Under 0.5 Interceptions Thrown (-130) via BetMGM

Fun fact: Tyrod Taylor has the fourth-lowest interception rate in NFL history.

His first 33 pass attempts as a Jet featured four touchdowns but no interceptions. In his past 17 games played, Taylor avoided throwing an interception in 13 of them.

Then, there’s a Bucs defense that has had issues coming up with picks since 2024. Tampa Bay’s defense finished last season tied for the fourth-fewest interceptions in the NFL. They’re one of the units that have yet to come up with one so far in this young 2025 campaign.

An interception-averse QB in a run-first offense is already a safe bet. Throw in the Bucs’ inability to catch INTs, and this Tyrod Taylor prop is a nice pick for Sunday afternoon.