In this article we will formulate a Jaguars vs Jets prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, December 14th at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 15 matchup.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Preview
The Jacksonville Jaguars are 9-4 this season after they defeated Indianapolis by a score of 36-19 in their last game. Jacksonville led 28-10 at halftime and added eight points in the fourth quarter to pull away for the relatively easy win. The Jaguars out gained Indianapolis by a total of 350-285, went 7-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Trevor Lawrence went 17-30 for 244 yards and two touchdowns, while Travis Etienne Jr rushed 20 times for 74 yards and two scores. Brian Thomas Jr led the receivers with three catches for 87 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Jacksonville defeated the Titans by a score of 25-3 and the Cardinals by a score of 27-24. The Jaguars have won four games in a row and they are currently first in the AFC South standings. Jacksonville has scored 25.2 points per game with 206.2 passing yards and 121.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 20.9 points against per game this season. Trevor Lawrence has thrown for 2,880 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while Travis Etienne Jr has rushed for 917 yards and seven scores on 201 carries this season.
New York Jets Betting Preview
The New York Jets are 3-10 this year after they lost to Miami by a score of 34-10 in their last game. New York allowed 21 points in the first quarter and they trailed 24-7 at halftime, before getting outscored 10-3 in the second half in the blowout loss. The Jets were out gained by a total of 358-207, went 1-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Brady Cook went 14-30 for 163 yards and two interceptions, while Breece Hall rushed 14 times for 43 yards. Mason Taylor led the receivers with five catches for 51 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, New York defeated the Falcons by a score of 27-24, but did lose to the Ravens by a score of 23-10 before that. The Jets have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the AFC East standings. New York has scored 19.7 points per game with 146.5 passing yards and 128.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.8 points against per game this season. The Jets are dealing with injuries to Fields and Taylor, so they are going to play either Brady Cook or Adrian Martinez, while Breece Hall has rushed for 877 yards and three scores on 201 carries this year.
Why the Jacksonville Jaguars will win
- The Jets have lost 24 of their last 25 road games against AFC opponents on a winning streak.
- The Jaguars have won each of their last five home games against AFC opponents.
- The Jaguars have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against AFC opponents.
- The Jets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games without Jeremy Ruckert.
- The Jaguars have won the first quarter in each of their last four games against AFC opponents.
- The Jaguars have scored the first touchdown in each of their last seven Sunday games at EverBank Stadium.
- The Jets have lost the first half in each of their last seven road games in December.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six Sunday games between the Jets and Jaguars have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Jets’ last nine road games following a loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the last six Sunday games at EverBank Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Jacksonville Jaguars Player Prop Facts
- Jakobi Meyers has scored a touchdown in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite following a win.
- Travis Etienne has recorded 58+ rushing yards in five of the Jaguars’ last six games.
- Travis Etienne has recorded 73+ rushing and receiving yards in five of the Jaguars’ last six games.
- Brian Thomas has recorded 47+ receiving yards in 17 of his 18 previous appearances against AFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 15, Devin Lloyd has recorded the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (2 vs 49ers, Week 4).
New York Jets Player Prop Facts
- John Metchie has scored a touchdown in each of the Jets’ last two road games.
- Allen Lazard has recorded 13+ receiving yards in five of his six previous appearances with his team as an underdog in Florida.
- Qwan’tez Stiggers has recorded the equal-most defensive targets of any player (2) yet to allow a completion this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jaguars – five different players have recorded 90+ receiving yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 15.
- Heading into Week 15, the Jaguars rank 1st in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (82.9) this season.
- Jets – 15 different players have recorded at least one touchdown this season – most in the NFL, heading into Week 15.
- Jets – two different players have recorded 80+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 15.
Jaguars vs Jets Prediction
Jacksonville comes into this matchup looking for their fifth straight win and they have scored at least 27 points in four of their last five. The Jaguars are rolling right now and they are 5-2 at home. New York has lost three of their last four games and they are coming off of an ugly loss to Miami last week. The Jets are dealing with injuries to their top two quarterbacks, so the worst passing attack in the NFL will only get worse. This is a big number to cover, but I can’t back the Jets with this QB situation. Take Jacksonville to cover at home.
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