Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction 10-6-24 Picks
Indianapolis Colts (2-2) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4)
October 6, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Jacksonville Jaguars -3; Over/Under: +46
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The Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars meet in week 5 NFL action from EverBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction.
Indianapolis Colts Recap
The Indianapolis Colts come into this one looking to build on back-to-back wins after picking up a 27-24 win over Pittsburgh last time out to climb to 2-2 on the year. After this game, Indianapolis will head to Tennessee for a matchup with the Titans.
Colts Trying To Pick Up Momentum
Anthony Richardson has thrown for 654 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 50.6% passing while also rushing for 141 yards and a TD. Joe Flacco has thrown for 168 yards and 2 TDs on 61.5% passing. Jonathan Taylor has a team-high 349 rushing yards and 4 TDs while Alec Pierce leads the Colts’ receiving group with 234 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns while Michael Pittman Jr. has a team-high 17 receptions for 201 yards and Josh Downs has 104 receiving yards as well. On defense, Nick Cross and E.J. Speed each have a team-high 47 total tackles with Speed logging 34 solo tackles. As a team, the Colts’ defense has put up 12 sacks and a pair of interceptions so far this season.
Why the Indianapolis Colts will win
- The Jaguars have lost each of their last eight games against AFC opponents.
- The underdogs have won five of the Colts’ last six games at EverBank Stadium.
- The Jaguars have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at EverBank Stadium following a Division loss.
- The Colts have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 Week 5 games.
Jacksonville Jaguars Recap
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be looking for their first win after ending up with a 24-20 loss to the Houston Texans last time out to drop to 0-4 on the year. After this game, the Jaguars will head to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bears.
Jaguars Trying To Find Answers
Trevor Lawrence has thrown for 729 yards, 4 touchdowns, and an interception on 53.3% passing while Travis Etienne Jr. has 214 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns and Tank Bigsby has 172 rushing yards as well on the year. Brian Thomas Jr. has a team-high 17 grabs for 275 yards and 2 touchdowns while Christian Kirk has 17 receptions of his own for 169 yards. Gabe Davis also has 121 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Montaric Brown has 29 total tackles including 22 solo tackles while Indianapolis’ defense as a whole has combined for 7 sacks so far this season.
Why the Jacksonville Jaguars will win
- The Colts have lost each of their last eight games at EverBank Stadium.
- The Jaguars have won each of their last eight games against the Colts at EverBank Stadium.
- The Jaguars have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Colts following a road loss.
- The Colts have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at EverBank Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction
I know it’s easy to sit here and say that the Jaguars being 0-4 shouldn’t be favored against anyone. However, there’s a strong possibility that Jonathan Taylor misses this game and if he does, that’s huge for the Colts. The Jaguars were there to nip and tuck with the Texans in last week’s loss and at a certain point I have to think enough is enough for the Jags who were AFC South champions no less than two years ago. I’ll side with Jacksonville to snag their first win.