Vikings vs. Jets Prediction, Odds, Pick: Week 5, London

The first NFL international game arrives in Week 5 as the Vikings and Jets play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Minnesota is 4-0 and has won three straight games as underdogs. Minnesota needs only three wins the rest of the season to clear their preseason win total. 

Week 4 harmed the Jets, who fell 10-9 to the Broncos on extended rest. That leaves New York at 2-2 and a game behind the Bills in the AFC East. 

Here’s a look at the NFL betting lines and my Vikings vs. Jets prediction. 

Vikings vs. Jets Odds, London

• Minnesota Vikings Moneyline: -145
• New York Jets Moneyline: +120
• Game Spread: Minnesota Vikings -2.5 (-110)
• Game Over/Under: 40.5 Points

Vikings vs. Jets Prediction, London

Due to New York’s lackluster rush defense and Minnesota’s red zone tendencies, my Vikings vs. Jets anytime touchdown scorer prediction is Aaron Jones (+105). 

Jones faces an incredibly below-average Jets run defense on Sunday in London. 

It’s also a great sell-high spot on the Jets, who haven’t allowed a rushing touchdown in two straight games. 

But this remains a Jets defense that’s 31st in PFF’s rush defensive grades facing a Minnesota offense that operates heavily on the ground in the red zone. 

Jones is T-7th amongst all backs in rushing attempts inside the 10-yard line. 

Add in his four targets inside the 10-yard line, and he’s second only to Kyren Williams on attempts + targets inside the 10. 

Just on Minnesota, Jones has 12 touches inside the 10. That’s more than every wide receiver and tight end combined! 

That makes this price surprising. While it could prove a trap, I’ll pay to see New York defend a strong offensive scheme.