The Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars meet Sunday in NFL action at EverBank Stadium. Here’s a Jaguars vs Titans Prediction. This article will include a Jaguars vs Titans Pick.
Tennessee Titans Betting Preview
The Tennessee Titans lost to the Saints and beat the Chiefs. The Tennessee Titans have lost 9 of their last 11 games. Cam Ward is completing 59.6 percent of his passes for 3,117 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Chig Okonkwo and Elic Ayomanor have combined for 1,023 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Chimere Dike has 45 receptions.
The Tennessee Titans ground game is averaging 94.5 yards per contest, and Tony Pollard leads the way with 1,034 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Tennessee is allowing 27.3 points and 346.8 yards per game. Cedric Gray leads the Tennessee Titans with 156 tackles, Jeffery Simmons has 10 sacks and Cody Barton has 3 interceptions.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Preview
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Broncos and Colts. The Jacksonville Jaguars have won 7 straight games. Trevor Lawrence is completing 60.2 percent of his passes for 3,752 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Parker Washington and Brian Thomas Jr. have combined for 1,418 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Brenton Strange has 40 receptions.
The Jacksonville Jaguars ground game is averaging 118.3 yards per contest, and Travis Etienne Jr. leads the way with 1,075 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Jacksonville is allowing 20.6 points and 310.5 yards per game. Foyesade Oluokun leads the Jacksonville Jaguars with 135 tackles, Josh Hines-Allen has 8 sacks and Devin Lloyd has 5 interceptions.
Why the Jacksonville Jaguars will win
- The Titans have lost each of their last 12 Sunday games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Jaguars have won each of their last seven games without Jordan Akins.
- The Jaguars have covered the spread in each of their last seven games without Jordan Akins.
- The Titans have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against AFC South opponents.
- The Titans have lost the first half in each of their last 10 road games.
- The Jaguars have won the first quarter in each of their last five Sunday games at EverBank Stadium.
- The Jaguars have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight Sunday games at EverBank Stadium.
Why the Tennessee Titans will win
- The Jaguars have lost three of their last four games as heavy favorites (>-7.0 points).
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Titans and Jaguars.
- The Jaguars have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games without Brenton Strange.
- The Titans have covered the spread in five of their last six games following a loss.
- The Jaguars have lost the first half in each of their last five games in January.
- The Titans have won the first quarter in each of their last seven January games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Titans’ last five games against the Jaguars following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Jaguars’ last four home games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the last five games between AFC South teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Jacksonville Jaguars Player Prop Facts
- Travis Etienne has scored two or more touchdowns in each of the Jaguars’ last three home games.
- Trevor Lawrence has recorded 24+ completions in each of his last three January appearances.
- Trevor Lawrence has recorded 263+ passing yards in each of the Jaguars’ last three games.
- Trevor Lawrence has recorded 24+ rushing yards in each of the Jaguars’ last five games as favorites.
- Travis Etienne has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last five appearances with the Jaguars as home favorites against teams that held a losing record.
- Travis Etienne has recorded 92+ rushing and receiving yards in four of the Jaguars’ last five games as favorites.
- Travis Etienne has scored the last touchdown in three of his last four appearances with the Jaguars as home favorites against AFC opponents.
- Jordan Akins has recorded 10+ receiving yards in each of his last six regular season appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Heading into Week 18, Trevor Lawrence has recorded the equal-most passing touchdowns in a single game this season (5 vs Jets, Week 15).
Tennessee Titans Player Prop Facts
- Chimere Dike has scored a touchdown in three of the Titans’ last four games following a loss.
- Chigoziem Okonkwo has recorded 53+ receiving yards in three of the Titans’ last four games as road underdogs against AFC South opponents.
- Tony Pollard has recorded 85+ rushing yards in each of the Titans’ last four games.
- Cam Ward has recorded 22+ completions in four of the Titans’ last five games against AFC South opponents.
- Tony Pollard has recorded 95+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Titans’ last four games.
- Cam Ward has been sacked 55 times this season – equal-most in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jaguars – seven different players have recorded 70+ receiving yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 18.
- Heading into Week 18, the Jaguars rank 1st in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (86.1) this season.
- Heading into Week 18, the Titans rank 32nd in the NFL in 3rd down percentage (32.1%) this season.
- Heading into Week 18, the Titans rank 32nd in the NFL in Q3 opponent points per game (7.5) this season.
Jaguars vs Titans Prediction
The Titans are playing improved ball lately, but it’s just not enough to step in front of the Jaguars, who are 7-0 SU and ATS in their last 7 games. The Jaguars have been a cash cow in the NFL with their 11-4-1 ATS record. The Jaguars are also playing for a division title and likely third seed, so there’s motivation here. We’re not used to seeing the Jaguars in the double-digit favorite role. In fact, this will be just the sixth time since 2010 where the Jaguars are a double-digit favorite. But this version of the Jags is good and cashing tickets. Thick line, but I’ll roll with the trends and lay the points with Jacksonville.