Jacksonville Jaguars (0-0) vs Kansas City Chiefs (0-0)
Game Info: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm (EverBank Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Jacksonville Jaguars -120 / Kansas City Chiefs +100 — Over/Under: 40.5
In this article we will formulate a Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars prediction for this NFL Preseason game on Saturday, August 10th at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this preseason battle.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Preview
The Kansas City Chiefs went 11-6 in the regular season last year and they finished first in the AFC West. Kansas City started the season with a record of 7-2, but they had a few mishaps down the stretch and went 4-4 down the stretch. The Chiefs defeated the Dolphins, Bills, Ravens, and 49ers in the postseason to claim the Super Bowl. Kansas City was once again led my Patrick Mahomes, who continues to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The KC offense scored 21.8 points per game (15th), while their defense allowed 17.3 points against per game (2nd) last year.
Kansas City went 2-1 in the 2023 preseason, but they did lose their first game against New Orleans by a score of 26-24. The Chiefs defeated Arizona by a score of 38-10 in the second game and they beat the Browns by a score of 33-32 in the finale. Patrick Mahomes is expected to play for a series or two, but we will also see Wentz, Oladokun, and Book.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Preview
The Jacksonville Jaguars were 9-8 last year and they finished second in the AFC South. Jacksonville started the season with a 6-2 record, but they finished the season by going 3-6 in their last nine games, causing them to miss the playoffs. Trevor Lawrence had a very inconsistent 2023 season and they will need him to play very well if they want to get back into the postseason. Jacksonville scored 22.2 points per game (13th) last season, while giving up 21.8 points against per game (17th).
Jacksonville went 3-0 in the preseason last year, which started with a 28-23 win over Dallas in their first game. The Jaguars defeated the Lions by a score of 25-7 in game two, while beating the Dolphins by a score of 31-18 in the last game. Trevor Lawrence is also expected to start at quarterback, but we will also see Mac Jones and CJ Beathard.
Jacksonville Jaguars Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Lawrence has recorded 257+ passing yards in nine of the Jaguars’ last 10 games against AFC opponents.
- Trevor Lawrence has recorded 16+ rushing yards in each of the Jaguars’ last four games against AFC East opponents.
- Devin Duvernay has recorded 25+ receiving yards in each of his six previous regular season appearances against AFC East opponents.
- Evan Engram has scored at least one touchdown in three of the Jaguars’ last four games against AFC opponents.
- Trevor Lawrence has thrown two or more touchdowns in three of the Jaguars’ last four September road games against AFC opponents.
- Trevor Lawrence has recorded 22+ completions in 13 of the Jaguars’ last 14 games against AFC opponents.
- Amani Oruwariye is just one away from 10 career interceptions.
Kansas City Chiefs Player Prop Facts
- Carson Wentz has recorded 231+ passing yards in nine of his last 10 September appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire has recorded 29+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Chiefs’ last six September games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire has recorded 22+ rushing yards in each of the Chiefs’ last six September games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- Travis Kelce has recorded 76+ receiving yards in eight of his last nine home appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Isiah Pacheco has scored the last touchdown in three of the Chiefs’ last four games.
- Isiah Pacheco has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Patrick Mahomes has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of the Chiefs’ last eight September games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- Carson Wentz has recorded 24+ completions in each of his last five Week 1 appearances.
- Justin Reid is just two away from 10 career interceptions.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction
Kansas City comes into this season flying high after winning another Super Bowl last season, but they will need to refocus here and get ready to make another deep run. The Jaguars had a very disappointing end to the 2023 season and there is a lot riding on this year. Both teams are expected to play their starters for at least a series or two, so we should see some quality football in the first quarter. Jacksonville was very good in the preseason last year and I think that will carry over into this season as well. Once the starters are out of the game, the Jags will have Jones and Beathard under center, which is a pretty good backup duo against backup defenses. My Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars prediction is for the Jaguars to win.