Detroit Lions (8-1) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8)
Game Info: Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Ford Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit Lions -13 / Jacksonville Jaguars +13 — Over/Under: 47.5
The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Detroit Lions meet Sunday in NFL action from Ford Field. Here’s a Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Jaguars vs Lions pick. We will examine:
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ recent form and player performance
The Detroit Lions’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Jacksonville Jaguars
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Detroit Lions
Recent betting trends in games played between the Jaguars and Lions
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Jaguars vs Lions game
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Preview
Jacksonville got off to an 0-4 start this year with losses to the Dolphins, Browns, Bills, and Texans. The Jags won two of the next three over the Colts and Patriots, but since have lost three more to the Packers, Eagles, and Vikings.
In the Vikings game, the Jaguars were up 7-3 after one quarter. Jacksonville got shut out the rest of the way, however, and lost 12-7 in the end. Mac Jones threw for 111 yards and two picks with a rush score. Evan Engram caught six balls for 40 yards to lead the receivers.
Detroit Lions Betting Preview
Over on the Lions’ side, they lost their second game 20-16 versus the Buccaneers. That’s been Detroit’s only blemish, though. It’s been winning over the Rams, Cardinals, Seahawks, Cowboys, Vikings, Titans, Packers and Texans otherwise.
Matched up against Houston in their last outing, the Lions were in trouble with a 23-7 halftime deficit. Detroit woke up after the break, however, and took a 26-23 comeback victory. Jared Goff threw a whopping five picks with 240 yards and two scores. Sam LaPorta caught a TD among his three grabs for 66 yards.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lions’ last five home games following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Jaguars’ last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Lions Player Prop Facts
- Jared Goff has recorded 240+ passing yards in 10 of the Lions’ last 11 games against AFC opponents.
- Sam LaPorta has recorded 39+ receiving yards in each of the Lions’ last seven games against AFC opponents.
- Jahmyr Gibbs has recorded 65+ rushing yards in seven of the Lions’ last eight games.
- Jameson Williams has recorded 44+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last six regular-season appearances at Ford Field.
- David Montgomery has scored a touchdown in each of his last seven Sunday regular season appearances at Ford Field.
- Jared Goff has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of his last five appearances against AFC South opponents.
- Jared Goff has recorded 23+ completions in each of his last four November home appearances against AFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 11, Jared Goff has the highest completion percentage in a single game (min. 10 ATT) this season (100.0% vs Seahawks, Week 4).
Jacksonville Jaguars Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Lawrence has recorded 217+ passing yards in three of the Jaguars’ last four games as heavy underdogs (>+7.0 points).
- Christian Kirk has recorded 43+ receiving yards in 14 of his last 15 appearances against NFC opponents.
- Travis Etienne has recorded 31+ rushing yards in 14 of his last 15 regular season appearances with the Jaguars as underdogs.
- Travis Etienne has recorded 42+ rushing and receiving yards in 14 of his last 15 appearances with the Jaguars as underdogs.
- Evan Engram has scored a touchdown in each of his three previous appearances against the Lions.
- Trevor Lawrence has recorded 23+ completions in three of the Jaguars’ last four games as heavy underdogs (>+7.0 points).
- Andre Cisco is just two away from 10 career interceptions.
Jaguars vs Lions Prediction
I might take a stab at the Jaguars here. Last weekend QB Trevor Lawrence’s absence due to injury (non-throwing shoulder) didn’t seem to make much difference in the margin of defeat. Granted, Jacksonville was still even worse than usual offensively with just 143 yards (87 passing), 10 first downs, and three turnovers. Oddly enough, however, the Jags only lost by five points. It was their third consecutive one-score defeat.
As for Detroit, they played down to their opponent on Sunday, giving away five picks as they killed drive after drive. Otherwise, the Lions played quite well, giving up just 248 yards (192 passing) and 16 first downs. I’m probably staying away from this one, but the Jaguars have nothing to lose and may play aggressively enough to cover.