Jets vs Bills Predictions, Picks & Best Bets for NFL Week 18

Parker's Prediction: Expect the Bills to roll through the Jets.

Neil Parker - Analyst at Covers.com
Neil Parker • Betting Analyst
Jan 2, 2026 • 15:42 ET • 4 min read

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Match starts: 46 hrs
BUF
80 %
NYJ
20 %
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Buffalo -8.5 (-107) Buffalo -8.5 (-107)
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Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills
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The Buffalo Bills will face the New York Jets for the final home game at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, January 4.

This AFC East matchup is a true mismatch, with New York being run over in four straight, and my top Jets vs. Bills predictions and NFL picks call for Buffalo to win convincingly in Week 18.

Jets vs Bills prediction

Jets vs Bills Best bet: Bills -7.5 (-115)

The Buffalo Bills land the perfect opponent to get back on track offensively and post a convincing Week 18 win in the final game at Highmark Stadium. 

It’s been a bad season for the New York Jets, and it’s only gotten worse the past four weeks.

The Jets have dropped four straight by an average of 26.8 per game, and they’ve also failed to cover the spread in all four.

New York also ranks 31st in defensive DVOA while allowing the third-highest EPA and 38.3 points per game

With Buffalo No. 1 quarterback Josh Allen nursing a foot injury, the Bills could potentially turn to backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky for the majority of this game, but I’m confident Trubisky can move the offense and score against this New York defense.

Additionally, Jets QB Brady Cook has been lost since taking over. He’s posted an NFL low EPA+CPOE composite while throwing for just 5.2 yards per attempt and a 58.8 completion percentage during the four-game losing streak.

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Jets vs Bills odds

  • Spread: Jets +11.5 (-110) | Bills -11.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Jets +450 | Bills -625
  • Over/Under: Over 40.5 (-105) | Under 40.5 (-115)

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Jets vs Bills trend to know

The New York Jets have hit the Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI). Find more NFL betting trends for Jets vs. Bills.

How to watch Jets vs Bills

Location Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
Date Sunday, January 4, 2026
Kickoff 4:25 p.m. ET
TV CBS

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Neil takes a numbers-based approach to his handicapping and complements his in-depth statistical analysis with a keen eye on the markets to provide the best available odds. He loves to lean on his rolodex of idioms to offset his inner nerd. When it comes to wagering, he throws down on anything that catches his eye at bet365, Betway and BetVictor. He also keeps a close eye on CoolBet because the polar bear brand often has outlier NHL and NFL moneyline prices.

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