Jacksonville Jaguars (3-0 Preseason) vs. Indianapolis Colts (2-2 Preseason)
Anticipation for the opening matchup of this NFL season is building, pitting the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Indianapolis Colts as part of today’s top NFL picks. Scheduled to take place this Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, this highly anticipated matchup promises to be riveting.
Jacksonville Jaguars enter this game as the favorite, thanks to the impressive performances of their key players. C.J. Beathard has proven himself with an impressive completion rate of 60.5%; over his recent three games, he accumulated 352 passing yards at an average of 117.3 per game for an impressive total of 352. Despite throwing two touchdowns and an interception, his passer rating remains solid at 92.4. On the ground, the Jaguars rely heavily on Tank Bigsby as their running back, who has amassed an impressive 159 rushing yards on 28 carries at an astounding average of 5.7 yards per carry. Elijah Cooks has also proven reliable with seven receptions totaling 146 yards at an outstanding 20.9 average yards per catch average.
Sam Ehlinger will lead the Indianapolis Colts as they look to overcome their underdog status with his extraordinary completion rate of 74.2% and impressive 282 passing-yard average per game with an 88.4 passer rating in three recent games. Jake Funk has led the Colts in rushing with 54 yards on 17 attempts, an average of 3.2 per carry. D.J. Montgomery has also made significant strides, collecting five receptions for 75 yards at an impressive average catch depth of 15 yards per catch.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Game Info
| When: | Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream | NFL Game Pass |
C.J. Beathard QB vs. Sam Ehlinger QB
C.J. Beathard has led an effective passing game for the Jacksonville Jaguars, boasting a 60% completion rate in recent games and amassing 352 yards while maintaining an average of 117.3 per game over his recent starts. While he has encountered interceptions, his 92.4 passer rating speaks volumes about his ability to lead their offensive attack.
Sam Ehlinger has led the Indianapolis Colts’ passing game to great success this season with an impressive completion rate of 74.32% and has recorded an average of 282 passing yards per game during recent appearances – all while garnering an outstanding passer rating of 88.4. His success as the Colts’ aerial attack coordinator can be witnessed through Ehlinger’s impressive completion rate of 74.2%.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Jacksonville Jaguars -210, Total Odds: 43
Given their odds and team performances, the Jacksonville Jaguars are an obvious pick on both money lines and spread picks. Their impressive recent form and strong ATS record make them worthy contenders. As for covering spreads against Colts games, consistency on the road makes Jacksonville a likely candidate to cover the spread. Given the trend towards lower-scoring games between them and Colts opponents overall, under on total points is also the wise choice as both teams boast solid defensive records that support this pick.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends
The Jacksonville Jaguars enter this matchup, boasting impressive betting trends. Their 6-1 against-the-spread record in their last seven games speaks volumes to their ability to cover spreads reliably, and their proven ability against Indianapolis Colts and road opponents further establishes them as solid choices for bettors.
Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends
The Indianapolis Colts have encountered more difficulty covering the spread than usual over their last six games; their 1-5 record against the spread has proven difficult. But their affinity toward higher scoring games (5 out of 6 having gone over total points totals) may influence total points picks more heavily.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts 9/10/23 Betting Picks
Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts are set for an electrifying match-up as the odds and trends favor Jacksonville’s Jaguars in this anticipated matchup, as predicted winners with a score of 24-19, likely reflecting recent performance by both sides. Anticipated scores suggest a close but victorious outcome for Jacksonville, marking them as clear favorites to kick off this captivating sports betting season opener.
Free Pick and Prediction: Jacksonville Jaguars will win 24-19
