A two-game skid has knocked the Jacksonville Jaguars down from the top of the AFC playoff picture to a spot where the Houston Texans could catch and pass them for the AFC South division title. Losses to Cincinnati and Cleveland have exposed issues within the Jacksonville offense, and things don’t get easier on Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens, who currently do hold the top seed in the AFC, come to town. The Ravens are tops in the NFL in sacks (49) and rank second in points and yards permitted. Baltimore has won seven of eight and could clinch a playoff spot with a win Sunday night. Don’t miss our NFL betting preview for this prime-time clash between Ravens vs Jaguars.
NFL Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars SNF Game Odds and Analysis in Week 15
When: Sunday, December 17, 2023, 8:20 pm ET
Where: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
TV: NBC
Radio: Westwood One
Live Stream: Hulu+
NFL Odds: Baltimore -3.5 / O/U 42.5 // Baltimore -160 / Jacksonville +140
Why should you bet on the Baltimore Ravens?
All the Ravens have to do is win out if they want the top seed in the AFC. The other three division winners all lost last week, so as long as the Ravens can avoid stumbling, they will get that rest during wild-card week and then play at home all the way to the Super Bowl. Their defense was a little porous last week, though, allowing the Rams to put up 31 points on Baltimore’s home field. The defense allows the fewest yards per pass attempt, but starting safety Kyle Hamilton is questionable with an injured knee.
On offense, the Ravens rank fourth in the NFL at 27.8 points per game, and they are third in yards gained per play (5.8). They lead the league in rushing yards (2,042), and they are fourth in yards gained per passing attempt. If you like the Ravens, you see them pounding the ball on the ground against a Jaguars defense that struggled to stop the running game against the Bengals and the Browns the last two weeks.
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| NFL SNF Week 15 Odds | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +3.5 | +140 | U 42.5 |
| Baltimore Ravens | -3.5 | -160 | O 42.5 |
Why should you put your money on the Jacksonville Jaguars?
If you remember that both Cincinnati and Cleveland had backup quarterbacks starting against Jacksonville the last two weeks (and for the Browns, Joe Flacco was their fourth different starting quarterback this season), their losing streak is even more concerning. The Jaguars’ defense is 27th in yards permitted per play (5.6) and 19th in points permitted per game (22.3). On the ground, Jacksonville is fourth in fewest yards permitted, but the Bengals and Browns have shown flaws in the Jaguar unit that the Ravens will try to exploit.
The Jaguars’ offense has been more than decent, ranking ninth in points per game (24.0) and averaging 29.0 points per game over the last four games, but they have feasted on easy defenses for the most part (although Cleveland was an exception). The running game is a problem as they rank 31st with 3.6 yards per attempt. If the Jaguars can avoid adding to their 22 giveaways on the season, though, they have a chance to control the rhythm and prevail at home.
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Ravens vs Jaguars Final Score and Prediction
The Ravens should feel confident going into Sunday night’s game, but this is the time of year when teams with their backs against the wall rise up and surprise teams well above them in the standings. In front of their home crowd, I think the Jaguars can regroup, and it’s about time for Lamar Jackson to have one of his meltdown games in which the Ravens cough the ball up a few times. I predict a final score of Jacksonville 30, Baltimore 27.
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