Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 9 game

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"Monday Night Football" will head back to "The Big Apple" for the New York Jets (4-3) home contest against the Los Angeles Chargers (3-4).

After several close losses, the Chargers put together their best game of the season in a rout of the lowly-Chicago Bears. Despite the injury on his non-throwing hand, Justin Herbert was stellar and the defense had another game of causing havoc to snap a two-game losing skid.

It might've been the ugliest game of the week, but the Jets were able to claim the throne as New York's best team in a low-scoring overtime win over the Giants. Now there's a solid chance of making a playoff run as the Jets are on a three-game winning streak.

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Jets vs. Chargers odds, moneyline, over/under

The Chargers are favorites to defeat the Jets, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promos in 2023.

Spread: Chargers (-3.5)
Moneyline: Chargers (-185); Jets (+150)
Over/under: 40

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NFL Week 9 odds, predictions and picks

Lorenzo Reyes: Chargers 27, Jets 17

If the Jets are to win, or even make this close, New York’s defense will have to carry the weight. That has been the case all season long. The Chargers, and specifically quarterback Justin Herbert, get into a rhythm Monday night and Herbert’s issue with his finger injury appears to have been solved.

Tyler Dragon: Chargers 23, Jets 21

Did Week 8’s win over the Bears ignite the Chargers? Brandon Staley certainly hopes so. The Chargers are the more desperate team as they hope to dig themselves out of a self-inflicted hole. Justin Herbert shined on Sunday night. Will he shine again on Monday night versus a formidable Jets defense?

Safid Deen: Jets 24, Chargers 17

Justin Herbert and Austin Ekeler returned to form against the Bears last week, but they’re just unlucky when it comes to winning close games. Somehow, Robert Saleh has the Jets at 4-3. The Jets have one of the best defenses in the NFL, but Zach Wilson and the offense are still struggling. Still, they have found ways to win. And they’ll win again this week against the Chargers.

Victoria Hernandez: Jets 21, Chargers 20

There is a 60% chance of rain, so that could make it anyone’s game. Yes, Justin Herbert threw three touchdowns last week, but the Bears' defense is much different than the Jets. Meanwhile, New York continues to scrap wins together. The cross-country road trip will be too much for Los Angeles.

Jordan Mendoza: Chargers 21, Jets 16

The Chargers offense showed how good it is in the thrashing of Chicago, but in New York, they'll deal with a tough test from the Jets defense. What gets the job done though is the Los Angeles defense holding down Zach Wilson and company from generating much, as the Chargers get back to .500.

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