Jacksonville at Chicago Week 6 Betting Prediction

Shootout Alert!?! In a game featuring two struggling defenses and above-average quarterbacks in Jacksonville and Chicago, the NFL betting stage looks well-set for a back-and- forth high-scoring affair. But this is the NFL and things don’t go always go as they seem on paper. Then, of course, there are the SU and ATS lines that also need to be addressed. So, without any more chitter-chatter, allow us to take you through a succinct NFL betting overview of this game, complete with free NFL picks.

Jacksonville at Chicago Week 6 Betting Prediction & TV Info

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When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 1 PM ET Where: Soldier Field, Chicago TV: CBS Radio: Jacksonville / Chicago Stream Option: NFL Live NFL Lines: Chicago (-2.5), OVER/UNDER 45.5

Why Bet on Jacksonville?

The Jags finally picked their first win of the season, edging the Indianapolis Colts 30-27 in London two weeks ago, thanks to a strong performance from Blake Bortles, who went 19-of- 33 for 207 yards with two touchdowns and zero picks in the victory. It was Bortles’ first clean performance in a long while and the Jags will be hoping for more of the same from the QB, who boasts of an array of weapons in both the passing and running game. The Jags are, however, still struggling defensively– giving up 27.8 points per game– so a lot of improvements are required on that side of the ball if Jacksonville is to have a winning shot at Chicago.

Why Bet on Chicago?

Former Houston quarterback Brian Hoyer has been a pleasant surprise in Chicago, mostly playing error-free football since he replaced starting quarterback Jay Cutler. In fact, Hoyer’s numbers have surpassed those of Cutler by far this season. Last week, for example, he threw for nearly 400 yards with two touchdowns against zero interceptions vs. Indianapolis. Unfortunately, Chicago’s defense (25.20 PPG allowed) couldn’t come up with some much-needed stops down the stretch, leading to 29-23 loss by the Bears. Like Jacksonville, Chicago will need all the defensive stops it can get on Sunday in order to give Hoyer and the rest of the team a chance to record a second win of the season. Be on the lookout for Chicago’s fast-rising star in rookie running back Jordan Howard (296 rushing yards in his first two NFL career starts) to get a good number of touches this Sunday, as the Bears look to balance their offense and take advantage of Jacksonville’s rushing defense that is allowing 105.75.

My Betting Predictions and Picks

In all honesty, there aren’t that many differences in how Jacksonville and Chicago have been playing this season. But something’s gotta give when these two teams meet on Sunday, and we believe that the better play in Houston’s offense with Hoyer under the center will be the difference here against the turnover-prone Bortles, who has the most interceptions for a starter in the league since 2014. Even more notably, the Jaguars have been a disastrously pathetic team when it comes to winning games on the road, winning just one of their last 18 games away from home. Everything considered, Chicago—even with its recent iffy record at homes—should be able to take the win and the cheap points in this game. FYI, Chicago is 4-2 SU/AT in its last 6 overall game against Jacksonville. For total bettors, be on the lookout for a highly-likely OVER affair as both defenses continue to struggle. Final Score Prediction: Chicago 31, Jacksonville 25 Writer’s NFL Picks: Chicago (-2.5), OVER 45