The Jacksonville Jaguars were a hot property over the summer in the 2023 NFL futures market. And there was plenty of good reason for that NFL betting odds status. Jacksonville made the 2022 NFL Playoffs, won a postseason home game against the Chargers, and seemed set for the future. But an ankle injury to superstar QB Trevor Lawrence remains a cause for concern. Now, the Jaguars host the Baltimore Ravens on NBC Sunday Night Football. It is one of the toughest games of the season for Jacksonville.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, December 17, 2023, 8:20 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL. |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ravens | -3 -110 | 43½ -110 | -170 |  |
| Jaguars | +3 -110 | 43½ -110 | +145 | |
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Baltimore Ravens Team Overview
Last game, the Baltimore Ravens won 37-31 against the Los Angeles Rams as 7.5-point home favorites. The game went over the online betting total of 42. Baltimore has a record of 10-3 straight up, 8-5 against the spread, and 6-7 over/under the total. Baltimore ranks 6th for total offense, 19th for passing, 1st for rushing, and 4th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 2nd overall, 4th against the pass, 12th against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Also, Baltimore ranks 13th for fewest turnovers lost and 18th for takeaways.
Tylan Wallace returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown in overtime to give the Baltimore Ravens a 37-31 win against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. In sum, Lamar Jackson passed for 316 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another 70 yards for the Ravens, who have won seven of eight. Odell Beckham Jr. caught four passes for 97 yards and a touchdown for Baltimore.
Jacksonville Jaguars Team Overview
Last game, the Jacksonville Jaguars lost 31-27 against the Cleveland Browns as 2-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 37.5. Jacksonville has a record of 8-5 straight up, 8-5 against the spread and 7-6 over/under the total. Jacksonville ranks 11th for total offense, 9th for passing, 24th for rushing, and 9th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 24th overall, 31st against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 22nd for points allowed. Also, Jacksonville ranks 26th for the fewest turnovers lost and 1st for takeaways.
Cleveland’s defense picked off Trevor Lawrence three times. Also, the Jaguars lost a fumble. The Browns turned one from each category into second-half touchdowns, the latter a 41-yard scoring pass to David Bell. Lawrence was playing less than a week after sustaining a high-ankle sprain of his right foot. To show, he completed 28 of 50 throws for 257 yards and three touchdowns.
The Browns tried to seal the win, however, by stopping the Jaguars on fourth-and-3 at the Jacksonville 38 with 3 1/2 minutes left. Subsequently, Dustin Hopkins paid it off with a 55-yard field goal for a 10-point lead. Jacksonville then went 75 yards on nine plays in just over a minute and a half. In turn, they scored on Lawrence’s 2-yard toss to Evan Engram, his second touchdown of the game. However, Lawrence was sacked on the ensuing two-point attempt, leaving the score at 31-27, and the Browns recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock. Overall, the Browns amassed 389 total yards to 293 for the Jaguars.
Ravens at Jaguars SBG Free Picks
To summarize, the Ravens will draw too much public support as the bigger Pro Football Bets brand. Jacksonville will offer more value as a quality home team at a discount.
Ravens at Jaguars SBG Best Bet: Jacksonville Jaguars.