Lions vs Jets Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2026

The Detroit Lions will take on the New York Jets in NFL Week 3 action at Ford Field on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lions vs Jets game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Detroit vs NY Jets NFL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 72% chance of winning against the Jets in Week 3 of the NFL season.

Lions vs Jets: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Ford Field are listed below:

• Head to Head: Lions $1.30, Jets $3.65
• Line: Lions -6.5 ($1.91), Jets +6.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 47.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Lions at $1.30 and the Jets at $3.65.

The Lions are listed as 6.5-point favourites against the Jets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Jets (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lions and the Jets have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The 47.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Lions vs Jets: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: NY Jets at $3.65 with Bet365
• Line: Jets +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 47.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Lions vs Jets predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.

While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Jets to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Lions vs Jets: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Jets at Ford Field in Week 3 is the Lions winning 27-20.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs NY Jets game in Week 3, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs NY Jets match-up.

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Lions vs Jets: Week 3 Essential Details

The NFL Week 3 game between the Lions and Jets at Ford Field is scheduled to begin at 3:00am AEST on Monday.

• Teams: Detroit Lions vs New York Jets
• Date: Monday 28 September 2026
• Time: 3:00am AEST
• Venue: Ford Field

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Detroit vs NY Jets predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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