Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets: Preseason Week 3 Betting Preview

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets: Preseason Week 3 Betting Preview

Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Kickoff: 7:30 PM ETLocation: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJBroadcast: NBC10, Streaming on NFL+, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TVRadio: 94WIP

Game Overview

The Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets meet for their final preseason game, both coming off mixed performances in previous exhibitions. This matchup offers a last opportunity for backups and young talent to impress coaches before the regular season roster cuts.

Current Odds (As of August 21, 2025)

Team	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
Philadelphia Eagles	+2.5 (-105)	35.5 (-110)	+120
New York Jets	-2.5 (-115)	35.5 (-110)	-145

Key Player Notes & Quarterback Situation

• Eagles’ QB2 Will be Tanner McKee. He is expected to have a significant role in this game, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson and rookie Kyle McCord competing for the QB3 position.

• In previous preseason outings, McKee threw for 252 yards with two passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in the opener. McCord and Thompson-Robinson have had limited successes but remain prospects to watch.

• The Jets have used Adrian Martinez and Justin Fields for quarterback snaps in prior games, with Martinez showing solid efficiency and Fields providing dual-threat capabilities.

Recent Preseason Performance Summary

Team	Previous Preseason Results
Philadelphia Eagles	Win vs Bengals (34-27), Loss vs Browns (13-22)
New York Jets	Win vs Packers (30-10), Loss vs Giants (12-31)

• The Eagles scored 34 in the opener but struggled offensively in last week's loss, managing just 88 total yards versus the Browns.

• The Jets showed offensive promise versus Green Bay but faltered against the Giants.

  
  

Betting Model Insights

• The Jets are favored to win with a 71.3% confidence rate per projection models, reflecting overall matchup strengths, health, and recent team play.

• However, against-the-spread data favors the Eagles to cover with approximately 67% confidence, factoring both teams’ historic ATS performances and the current betting market.

  
  

Team Strengths and Weaknesses

Philadelphia Eagles

• Ranked second-best in the league defensively when not allowing interceptions last season.

• Successful running game with 29 rushing touchdowns last year, second-most in the NFL.

• Strong third-quarter performances on the road, with an 8-game cover streak ATS.

• Tend to thrive when forcing few explosive runs and maintaining low turnover margins.

New York Jets

• Struggled against top rushing offenses last season, winless in those matchups.

• Difficulty forcing turnovers and converting red zone opportunities frequently.

• Defensively strong in limiting successful pass plays from their own territory and in the second half.

• Use of motion and high pass percentage in late regular season noted for offensive strategy.

Prop Bets to Watch

Team	Player	Prop Bet	Historical Trend & ROI
Philadelphia Eagles	Jalen Hurts	Interceptions Under	Hit 14 of last 16 games (+45% ROI)
Philadelphia Eagles	Saquon Barkley	Rushing Yards Over	118+ yards in 8 straight games
New York Jets	Breece Hall	Carries Under	Hit 10 of last 13 games (+46% ROI)
New York Jets	Garrett Wilson	Receiving Yards Over	60+ yards in 4 of last 5 games

Betting Summary and Predictions

This game likely will feature developmental players from both teams, with a focus on roster positioning rather than high-octane offense.

• The total points line is set at a modest 35.5, reflecting expectations of a defense-oriented, low-scoring game.

• The Jets hold a slight edge as favorites, but the Eagles’ strong defensive trends and ability to cover the spread in recent outings make them a viable betting candidate to cover the +2.5 points.

• Watching for key moments in quarter spreads can also be an effective strategy, given the Eagles’ history of strong short-game performances in various quarters.

WHO WILL WIN?

• EAGLES
• JETS

How to Watch

• Date/Time: Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:30 PM ET

• Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

• TV: NBC10

• Streaming: NFL+, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV

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