Derek Carr has found new NFL odds life as the QB of the New Orleans Saints. Second-year head coach Dennis Allen is a defensive mastermind with the Saints in the thick of the NFC South race. Trevor Lawrence is coming off a breakout season that ended with a berth in the 2022 AFC divisional playoffs. Lawrence and the Jags are back on track to contend for the division title after a slow start this year. And Lawrence is certain to become one of the elite QBs in the game.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans Saints NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, October 19, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| TV Coverage: | AMAZON PRIME |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Jaguars | +3 -115 | 39 -110 | +135 |  |
| Saints | -3 -105 | 39 -110 | -160 | |
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Jacksonville Jaguars Team Overview
Last game, the Jacksonville Jaguars won 37-20 against the Indianapolis Colts as 4-point home favorites. The game went over the offshore betting total of 44. Jacksonville has a record of 4-2 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 3-3 over/under the total. Jacksonville ranks 13th for total offense, 12th for passing, 16th for rushing, and 10th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 21st overall, 31st against the pass, 3rd against the rush, and 15th for points allowed. Also, Jacksonville ranks 18th for the fewest turnovers lost and 1st for takeaways.
Trevor Lawrence threw for two touchdowns before leaving late. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne ran for a pair of scores, and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat Indianapolis for their third consecutive victory. It was the Colts’ ninth straight road loss in the series. Following back-to-back victories overseas, the Jaguars spent all week hoping to avoid a “London hangover.” They responded with their most lopsided victory of the season. Lawrence’s knee injury dampened the celebration. Especially with a Thursday night game at New Orleans looming. But the Jaguars feel they know who they are and how to win in 2023. Now, Jacksonville leads the NFL with 15 takeaways.
New Orleans Saints Team Overview
Last game, the New Orleans Saints lost 20-13 against the Houston Texans as 2-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 42. New Orleans has a record of 3-3 straight up, 1-4-1 against the spread, and 0-6 over/under the total. New Orleans ranks 20th for total offense, 15th for passing, 23rd for rushing, and 24th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 5th overall, 5th against the pass, 9th against the rush, and 6th for points allowed. Also, New Orleans ranks 19th for fewest turnovers lost and 9th for takeaways.
Rookie C.J. Stroud threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns. At the same time, the defense did the rest as the Texans held on for the win. The Saints trailed by 7 when Derek Carr threw a 51-yard pass to Rashid Shaheed to get them to the Houston 35. Five consecutive runs by Alvin Kamara got them to the 14. But Carr’s pass to Kamara on fourth-and-4 was short to give Houston the ball back with 4½ minutes to go.
In sum, Carr threw for a season-high 353 yards and a touchdown. But he often could not finish drives. Hence, the Saints lost for the third time in four games after opening the season 2-0. Kamara had 19 carries for 68 yards, and Chris Olave had seven receptions for 96 yards.
Jaguars at Saints SBG Free Picks
To conclude, the Jags will offer more NFL betting odds value as the quality road team.
Jaguars at Saints SBG Best Bet: Jacksonville Jaguars.