Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers 10/29/2023 – An eagerly anticipated Sunday NFL matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers is set for Acrisure Stadium this Sunday. The Jaguars currently boast an impressive 5-2 record this season, riding on an impressive four-game win streak; while their opponent, Pittsburgh Steelers currently stands at 4-2, after defeating Rams last game. Fans won’t want to miss this thrilling clash that promises an engaging matchup; let’s dive deeper into each team as they prepare to go head-to-head. The top NFL betting sites are updated with all the details of this exciting game.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers 10/29/2023 Game Info
When: | Sunday, October 29, 2023 |
Time: | 1:00 PM ET |
Where: | Acrisure Stadium |
Doug Pederson vs Mike Tomlin
The Jaguars began their season rocky, starting off with a 1-2 record. In their opening match against the Colts, they managed a 31-21 victory that displayed flashes of potential. But then came setbacks such as 17-9 losses against the Chiefs and a 37-17 defeat against the Texans; since then however they’ve found their groove and embarked on an impressive four-game win streak!
The Jaguars enjoyed an incredible comeback season that included victories over the Falcons (23-7), Bills (25-20), Colts (37-20) and Saints (31-24). Their most recent triumph against the Saints proved their ability to consistently score, scoring points every quarter.
Trevor Lawrence’s Contribution
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence was instrumental to their victory, amassing 204 passing yards and one touchdown while leading their rushing game with 59 yards. Furthermore, Christian Kirk was vital in helping seal their success; catching eight receptions amounting to 90 yards with one of them being a touchdown reception – which helped lead them to victory over rival Indianapolis.
The Jaguars have demonstrated some striking trends to watch. First, they have won all six Sunday games when facing teams with winning records since last December; additionally, they’ve covered the spread in each of those eight contests while upping their game against formidable opposition. Furthermore, underdogs have prevailed in four out of their last five first-quarter match-ups while favorites have dominated first-half play eight out of nine Week 8 contests; finally they have scored the opening touchdown four times out of five — an indicator that they know how to take control.
Pittsburgh Steelers Are Revamping Their Approach
The Pittsburgh Steelers began the 2018 season on an uncertain note, posting a 2-2 record in their opening four games. Their early-season journey saw them defeat the Browns (26-22) and Raiders (23-18), but experienced losses against the 49ers (30-7) and Texans (30-6). Since then, however, they have rebounded by defeating Ravens (17-10) and Rams (24-17).
NFL Latest Odds: JAX -1.5 ; O/U 41.5
Recently against the Rams, the Steelers found themselves trailing 17-10 in the fourth quarter before staging an incredible comeback with two unanswered touchdowns from quarterback Kenny Pickett accumulating 230 passing yards on 17 of 25 completions, running back Najee Harris adding 53 rush yards, and contributing an integral touchdown in their victory, and receiver George Pickens contributing an outstanding 107 receiving yards on five receptions to lead their success.
The Steelers also show some noteworthy trends. They have won seven of their last eight underdog games, which highlights their ability to perform under challenging circumstances. In their eight games against AFC South opponents, the Steelers have covered the spread in seven out of them and demonstrated their consistent play against this division of teams. The Steelers have experienced losses in each of their last six October games against AFC opponents, showing an area for improvement. Furthermore, seven out of their last eight October contests ended with first-half defeats – another telling sign. Furthermore, in eight out of nine post-victory contests with under the total points line totals.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends
Jacksonville are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
Jacksonville are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Jacksonville are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games against Pittsburgh.
Jacksonville are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Pittsburgh.
Jacksonville are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
Jacksonville are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh.
Jacksonville are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Jacksonville are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference North division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Jacksonville’s last 6 games played in October.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
Pittsburgh are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games.
Pittsburgh are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games against Jacksonville.
Pittsburgh are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
Pittsburgh are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Jacksonville.
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference South division.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games played in October.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh’s last 15 games played in week 8.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Pick
As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, both teams appear to be experiencing moments of renewal after initial setbacks this season. The Jaguars have hit their stride thanks to an impressive four-game win streak led by Trevor Lawrence and Christian Kirk; on the other side of things, Kenny Pickett and Najee Harris have helped lead Pittsburgh to back-to-back wins after initially struggling early. The NFL recent betting odds are leaning towards the Jaguars to win this game at the best offshore sportsbook.
Score Predictions: Jaguars 28, Steelers 24.