A pair of teams from the AFC South will mix it up on Sunday as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Indianapolis Colts in one of the Week 1 NFL Matchups.
During the preseason, the Jaguars and Colts were solid. The Jaguars went 3-0 and were one of just three teams in the league to win all their games. Indianapolis went 2-1 in the preseason.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off an AFC South title a season ago and also a playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Jacksonville Jaguars record was 9-8 and ahead of the Titans, who were 7-10. Jacksonville won their final five games of the regular season.
Looking at the NFL schedule for Indianapolis, things did not go well. The Colts ended up 4-12-1 on the season. Indianapolis dropped their last seven games in the NFL standings. Let’s take a look at the Jaguars vs Colts odds and our picks!
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Odds
Here are the latest Jaguars vs Colts odds:
- Moneyline: Jacksonville Jaguars -225, Indianapolis Colts +185
- Spread: Jacksonville Jaguars -5, Indianapolis Colts +5
- Total: 45
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Information
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts
Location of the game: Lucas Oil Stadium; Indianapolis, IN.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 10. 1:00 pm ET.
How to watch: FOX
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts Betting Preview
The Jacksonville Jaguars will start the 2023 season expecting to repeat as divisional champions. During the off-season, the Jaguars selected two first-round picks: Anton Harrison from Oklahoma and Brenton Strange from tight end. It will be seen how impactful those two are this season.
Trevor Lawrence returns under center for the Jaguars. A season ago, his NFL Player Stats saw him toss for over 4,100 passing yards. Christian Kirk caught more than 25% of those in a breakout season.
Calvin Ridley will return for the Jaguars after not playing a season ago. Finally, the ground game will be solidified by the play of former Clemson running back Travis Etienne Jr. He finished with 220 carries a season ago for 1,126 yards and five touchdowns. Lawrence would love to be in the NFL MVP Odds when the season concludes.
The Jaguars have a visit from the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by one from the Houston Texans in their next two games.
Colts’ Off-Season Chaos
Looking at the NFL team stats, it has not been a banner off-season for the Indianapolis Colts. To summarize, the drama with their star running back and his desire to not be there has boiled over to a four-game absence from the lineup. The Colts will be forced to send a rookie quarterback on the field and equip him with Deon Jackson as the top candidate.
The rookie is Anthony Richardson, and he will get the start. He will start over veterans Garnder Minshew and Sam Ehlinger. Richardson will need to make sure he is quite familiar with Michal Pittman Jr. He finished last season 75 yards shy of 1,000 on the season.
The Colts were one of the worst passing teams a season ago, ending the season with 17 passing touchdowns and 20 interceptions. Indianapolis Colts predictions could be tough until we know what Richardson can bring.
Following this game, the Indianapolis Colts are on the road for back-to-back games. The Colts will play at the Houston Texans in Week 2 and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 before returning home for games against the Rams and Titans.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Betting Picks
The betting picks for this game seem simple. The better team is going to win this game. There has been enough doubting of the Jacksonville Jaguars and their ability to win games. The Jaguars are here to stay. With health, this team will be in the Top 7 of the AFC come New Year.
Jacksonville gets off to a good start and wins this game.
- Barring any late additions for the NFL injury report, take the Jacksonville Jaguars -5 over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday!
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