The Jacksonville Jaguars are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won their last 3 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Preview
The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost to the Bengals, Browns, and Ravens during this streak. Trevor Lawrence is completing 65.9 percent of his passes for 3,525 yards, 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Christian Kirk and Calvin Ridley have combined for 1,468 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Evan Engram has 88 receptions. The Jacksonville Jaguars ground game is averaging 98 yards per contest, and Travis Etienne Jr. leads the way with 837 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Jacksonville is allowing 22.4 points and 360.1 yards per game. Foyesade Oluokun leads the Jacksonville Jaguars with 148 tackles, Josh Allen has 13.5 sacks and Darious Williams has 4 interceptions.
Jacksonville Jaguars Team Facts
- The Jaguars have lost each of their last 11 road games following a home loss.
- The Jaguars have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against NFC South opponents.
- The Jaguars have lost the first quarter in eight of their last nine December games against NFC opponents.
- The Jaguars have lost the first half in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
- Each of the Jaguars’ last six road games following a loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have beaten the Panthers, Falcons, and Packers during this streak. Baker Mayfield is completing 63.5 percent of his passes for 3,315 yards, 24 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have combined for 1,891 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Rachaad White has 50 receptions. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ground game is averaging 90.6 yards per contest, and White leads the way with 834 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Tampa Bay is allowing 20.7 points and 359.9 yards per game. Antoine Winfield Jr. leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 107 tackles, Vita Vea has 5.5 sacks and Christian Izien has 2 interceptions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Facts
- The Buccaneers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against AFC opponents.
- The Buccaneers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Raymond James Stadium against teams that held a winning record.
- The Buccaneers have scored the first touchdown in six of their last seven home games against AFC opponents.
- The Buccaneers have lost the first quarter in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- The Buccaneers have won the first half in six of their last seven home games against AFC opponents.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction
The Jacksonville Jaguars are watching their season fall apart rather quickly with 3 straight losses. To make matters worse, Trevor Lawrence, who was already dealing with an ankle injury, is now in concussion protocol. Lawrence wasn’t good last week against the Ravens, and he won’t be any better with another issue if he’s cleared. I want nothing to do with C.J. Beathard especially on the road. The Buccaneers are a confident bunch with 3 straight wins, and they have to view this as a chance to close in on a division title. Give me the Bucs and the small chalk.