Trevor Lawrence has found a solid mentor in first-year Jacksonville coach Doug Pederson. As a result, the Jaguars have made a miraculous turnaround that has Jacksonville among the favorites for bettors making Titans vs Jaguars betting picks. But the Jaguars’ climb wouldn’t be possible without Tennessee’s imposition.
The Titans have tumbled down the NFL standings by losing six straight games. Lacking a strong option at quarterback, Tennessee has had to turn to rookie Malik Willis and veteran journeyman Josh Dobbs. Tennessee would like to find a way to remain in the playoffs, but it seems unlikely given what they have to work with. But anything is possible in Week 18 in the NFL. Stay tuned to the NFL Playoff Bracket for this season.
Tennessee vs. Jacksonville Game Info and Analysis
Matchup Information
The Jaguars and Titans will meet in one of the more important NFL matchups in Week 18. Jacksonville and Tennessee will play at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at TIAA Bank Field.
Titans look for some kind of spark
Anyone concerned about the Tennessee Titans standings would be hard-pressed to be thinking about anything other than the quarterback and running back positions. Josh Dobbs filled in respectively last Thursday in a loss to Dallas. However, missing starting running back Derrick Henry on the NFL injury report crushed their offense.
Making Titans vs Jaguars betting picks for this game will rely a lot on if Henry will play or not. If Henry returns, that makes Tennessee’s offense much more capable. NFL teams’ stats show the Titans are 30th in the league in total yards and 30th in passing yards per game. Tennessee’s rushing game has carried the team, ranking 15th in the league at 124 yards per game.
Key Injuries
- RB Derrick Henry (Hip) (Doubtful).
- S Andrew Adams (Knee).
- DT Jeffrey Simmons (Out).
Betting Trends to know
- Tennesee has an 8-6-2 record against the spread.
- The Titans have seen 11 of their 16 games go under the total.
- Tennessee is 4-4 straight up on the road.
- The Titans are 0-4-2 against the spread in their past six games.
Jacksonville is ready to take the throne
Jacksonville Jaguars odds to win the division were low after eight weeks. Jacksonville was sitting with a 2-6 record and coming off a five-game losing streak. However, anyone making Titans vs Jaguars betting picks could tell this Jacksonville team was different.
NFL player stats show Lawrence was making better decisions at quarterback and not turning the ball over as much. Jacksonville’s second-year quarterback has passed for 3,901 yards and thrown 24 touchdowns to eight interceptions. One of Lawrence’s college teammates, running back Travis Etienne Jr., has been a big part of the turnaround. Etienne has 1,108 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
Jacksonville’s offense has been excellent. The Jaguars are in the top 10 in the league in total yards, passing yards, and rushing yards per game. Early-season turnover struggles, the Jaguars have turned the ball over 21 times, had slowed down Jacksonville.
Key Injuries
- OT Cam Robinson (Out).
- DE Dawuane Smooth (Out).
Betting Trends to know
- Jacksonville is 8-7-1 against the spread.
- The total has gone over in eight of the Jaguars’ 16 games.
- Jacksonville is 4-2 straight up at home.
Tennesse vs. Jacksonville Odds
The Jacksonville Jaguars are 6.5-point favorites in one of the most important matchups on the NFL schedule. Jacksonville is -286 on the Moneyline, while Tennessee is +225. The over/under is set at 38.5 points.
Tennessee vs. Jacksonville Betting Picks
Jacksonville crashing the playoff party seemed like a distant dream in the first two months of the season. However, the Jaguars’ young core of stars has remained healthy and improved as the schedule went along. Jacksonville may be coming of age early, but the Jaguars are more than ready to handle a team like Tennessee, which has been decimated by injury and misfortune this season.
The Titans aren’t equipped to put up a large number of points. Tennessee looks like a team that is at the end of its run of success. This game will be an ugly one for the Titans. Jacksonville can see the rewards and will lock down Tennessee to claim the division title.
The Jaguars should be able to win this game by at least a touchdown. Jacksonville has found a way to make splash plays on each side of the ball and will be able to grab a comfortable win for once.
Tennessee vs. Jacksonville Score Prediction
Jacksonville 24, Tennessee 7
NFL Pick: Jacksonville -6.5
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