In this article we will formulate a Jaguars vs Buccaneers prediction for this NFL game on Friday, August 28th at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this preseason matchup.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Preview
The Jacksonville Jaguars are 1-1 this preseason after they lost to the Panthers by a score of 34-17 last week. Jacksonville trailed 20-6 at halftime and they allowed two more touchdowns in the second half in the loss. The Jaguars were out gained by a total of 385-318, went 4-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Joey Aguilar threw for 130 yards and one touchdown, while Nick Mullens threw for 65 yards. Ameer Abdullah rushed six times for 45 yards, while Trebor Pena caught four passes for 72 yards and one score in the game.
Prior to that loss, Jacksonville defeated the Saints by a score of 24-20 in their first preseason game. The Jaguars trailed 20-6 at halftime, but they scored 18 points in the second half for the comeback win. Carter Bradley threw for 105 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Nick Mullens threw for 33 yards. J’Mari Taylor rushed 22 times for 78 yards and one score, while Trebor Pena caught three passes for 58 yards. In this game, Jacksonville is expected to have Aguilar and Bradley under center.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2-0 this preseason after they defeated the Chiefs by a score of 16-15 last week. Tampa Bay trailed 9-0 at halftime, but they scored 16 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Buccaneers out gained KC by a total of 242-234, went 4-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jake Browning threw for 84 yards, while Jalon Daniels threw for 71 yards and one score. Sean Tucker rushed five times for 23 yards and one touchdown, while Kameron Johnson caught four passes for 56 yards in the game.
Prior to that win, Tampa Bay defeated the Jets by a score of 24-16 in their first preseason game. The Buccaneers trailed 13-10 at halftime, but won the second half 14-3 for the victory. Jalon Daniels threw for 111 yards, while Connor Bazelak threw for 72 yards. Josh Williams rushed eight times for 27 yards and one score, while Garrett Greene had four receptions for 54 yards. In this game, Tampa Bay is expected to play Jake Browning and Jalon Daniels at quarterback.
Jaguars vs Buccaneers Prediction
Tampa Bay comes into this matchup looking to go undefeated in the preseason, but they will be on the road here. The Buccaneers played a great second half last week against KC and they got very good QB play from Browning and Daniels. Jacksonville has played poorly in three of the four halves they have played, but I think Bradley and Aguilar are a decent duo for the preseason. Take Jacksonville and the points at home.