Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) vs. Buffalo Bills (2-0)
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills September 23 2024 – In advance of the third week of the NFL season, the focus shifts to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who will be hunting for their first win of the new season against the otherwise undefeated Buffalo Bills at their own Highmark stadium on a Monday night. The Jaguars are 0-2 and need salvation, while their counterparts, the Bills, will be looking to make it 3-0. This contest is an appetiser for the rest of the season as both teams fight for supremacy so early in the season and provide a good opening for those who want to place a bet and need a winning NFL prediction.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills September 23 2024 Game Info
| When: | Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Highmark Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Jaguars | +158 | +3.5 (-120) | 48.5 over (-120) |
| Bills | -190 | -3.5 (-120) | 48.5 under (-120) |
The Bills are favored at home with a spread of -3.5, indicating expectations for a tight game, possibly decided by a touchdown or less. With both teams having strong performances in recent matchups, the Over/Under at 48.5 suggests a potentially high-scoring affair, reflecting both teams’ ability to put points on the board.
Trevor Lawrence QB vs. Josh Allen QB
Trevor Lawrence has started the season under tremendous pressure, managing only 382 passing yards and one passing touchdown in two games. The passing game was not enough to get points for the Jaguars. This time, Lawrence’s counter-sacking abilities and not throwing interceptions will come in handy as he will be facing a strong Bills team.
Contrary to Trevor, Josh Allen has been brilliant with a passer rating of 124.2 throwing for 371 yards with 3 touchdowns. His completion percentage of 73.8% makes him a major advantage over the Jags because their defense has been shaky over the last few matches. Allen’s dual-threat capability may be the edge in this tussle.
In the faceoff between these two quarterbacks, the game may come down to how well Lawrence can perform under the gun and how well Allen continues to execute against him. Such direct comparison not only showcases their respective skills but brings forth a planning competition that can affect the results.
Jaguars on the Ground and Through the Air: A Critical Analysis
Despite their shaky start, the Jaguars have potential sparks in Travis Etienne Jr. and Brian Thomas Jr. Etienne’s rushing ability, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, alongside Thomas’s impressive 23.5 yards per reception, suggests that Jacksonville could exploit the Bills’ defense through diversified attacks. However, consistency in execution remains their biggest challenge.
Bills’ Offensive Firepower: Rushing and Receiving Insights
James Cook has emerged as a key asset for the Bills, accumulating 149 rushing yards at 5 yards per attempt, which has significantly contributed to the Bills’ balanced offensive strategy. Additionally, Khalil Shakir’s consistent receiving, averaging 12 yards per catch, provides reliable options for Allen. Their synergy could overwhelm the Jaguars’ defense, which needs to tighten up to stand a chance.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends
Jacksonville are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Jacksonville’s last 6 games.
Jacksonville are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
Jaguars are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Buffalo.
Jacksonville are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 7 games.
Buffalo are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 9 games against Jacksonville.
Buffalo are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 6 games when playing at home against Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills Betting Previews
Considering both sets of players have strengths and weaknesses, this is all but a cut and dried game. However, the overall form of the Bills coupled with the advantage of playing at home skews the prediction towards the Bills winning. The Bills are likely to be more than 7 points up hence the spread and also there’s a chance the total might come from the Over.
Buffalo Bills is the safer bet to make judging by the team’s recent achievements and the failure of the Jaguars. There are prop bets for those who like them. Since both teams struggle defensively, there is probably value in the over on quarterbacks’ over/under on passing yards as well. Leading Sports Betting Sites have also expressed support towards the Bills, showing these sites believe they will withstand pressure.
Score Prediction: Bills 28, Jaguars 20.
