Jaguars vs. Falcons: Prepare for an Intense NFL Battle

Game Info: August 23, 2024 7:00PM ET @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Jaguars are famous for their thrilling air offensive while Falcons have a strong running game in their arsenal. Thus, this will be an interesting clash between two teams that are looking to improve their skills and gain some energy on their journey ahead. Therefore, it is going to be gameball that might determine how well they will fare throughout a season.

Betting Odds and Info:

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Jaguars -320, Falcons +270

Spread: Jaguars -7, Falcons +7

Over/Under: 35.5

Team Recent Performance

Jacksonville Jaguars

In their last five matchups, Jaguars have won 3 and lost 2; they managed to beat Buccaneers by 20-7 on August 18th while covering -3.5 spread making it under 38 points. Then, they also obtained victory against Chiefs on August 11th with score line of 26-13 while still covering -2.5 spread thus beating a total number of 40 points bracket set as benchmark. However, the Titans were stronger than them on January 8 losing 28-20 thereby not covering -3.5 but made an overshoot at above 41.5 scores line. They immediately recovered with a 2-6 chance for them against panthers for the latest confrontation that took place on January 1st and hit point for -3.5 mark plus a total of less than 37.5 points in all its precedence matches held henceforth until now; moreover, they lost the last game which occurred at Buccaneers side resulting to 12 against about 30 points despite no -2.5 gap coverage having been put in place but this did not last long as possible maximum amount was set as 43.5.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons had five confrontations versus the Jaguars starting with a close 12-13 loss against the Ravens on August 18 where they covered +2.5 spread and went under at 34 points. They lost 13-20 to the Dolphins on August 10 this year failing to cover the -2.5 spread as well as going under 38 points in total. Earlier this year January 8, they suffered 17-48 loss from the Saints failing to cover +3.5 spreads but it went over 42 points actually. On January 1; they lost 17-37 to the Bears again missing out on their chance of covering +2.5 spreads while going above 39 points all together again. However on December 25th, they beat Colts 29-10 covering -2.5 spreads and also finishing below 44.5 total score markdowns.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Jacksonville Jaguars are currently positioned 4-5 while their opponents the Atlanta Falcons have 5-4. It’s easy to see how Jaguars have only managed 2 victories against the spread (ATS) out of 9 games played while Falcons boast an enviable record of 7 wins from 9 matches (W-L). Both sides seem offside when it comes to over/under (O/U), both with one win in this aspect. On offense however, Jaguars amount up to an average of 17.33 points scored; 123.78 rushing yards; and 200.33 passing yards which translates into a total output of 324.11 yards per game played but Falcons averages more at 18.67 ppg other than rushing also coming down at114.11 yards but passing appears better at 210.44 yards getting it to 324 yards 55.6 per match respectively thus bringing about a little bit difference in total yards per match played by these two teams -324 for Jaguars against 324.56 for Falcons (337). When it comes to turnovers, Jaguars account for an average of 1.00 per game while Falcons stand at 1.33.

Team Injuries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Linebacker Tanner Muse is questionable with a knee injury. Running back Gary Brightwell is also questionable with a back issue.

Atlanta Falcons

Quarterback Kirk Cousins is questionable due to an Achilles injury. Wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. is out with a knee injury, and tackle Zack Bailey is out with a back injury.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

Due to their greater total points scored and superior passing game that almost always turns into improved scoring chances as well as a more lively offense, Jaguars are going to win.

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