Bills vs. Jaguars 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep 23

Published Sep. 21, 2024 8:45 p.m. ET

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The Buffalo Bills (2-0) are considered favorites (-5) according to the bookmakers ahead of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) on September 23, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 45.5.

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Bills vs. Jaguars Odds & Betting Lines

Bills vs Jaguars Betting Information updated as of September 20, 2024, 4:34 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Bills	-5	-112	-108	45.5	-112	-108

Bills vs. Jaguars Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Bills (-5)
Pick OU: Under (45.5)
Prediction: Bills 28 - Jaguars 14

How to Watch Buffalo vs. Jacksonville

Game Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Highmark Stadium
Location: Orchard Park, New York
TV: ESPN
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Bills vs. Jaguars Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Jacksonville has put up three wins against Buffalo.
Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Jacksonville has scored 86 points, while Buffalo has accumulated 81.

Buffalo Betting Info

This year Buffalo has one win against the spread.
The Bills have been favored by 5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
Buffalo's games this year have eclipsed the over/under one time in two opportunities (50%).
The Bills have been moneyline favorites a single other time this season, a game they won.
The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Bills a 69.7% chance to win.

Bills Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	180.5 (361)	23
Rush yards	119 (238)	18
Points scored	32.5 (65)	4
Pass yards against	179 (358)	13
Rush yards against	131.5 (263)	19
Points allowed	19 (38)	8

Buffalo's Key Players

Offense

Josh Allen has passed for 371 yards, three touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and zero interceptions this year. He averages 185.5 yards per game and 8.8 per attempt, while completing 73.8% of his passes.
He has added 41 rushing yards (20.5 per game) and two touchdowns on the ground.
James Cook has racked up 149 rushing yards with two touchdowns (74.5 yards per game across two games). His 5.0 yards per attempt rank 18th in the NFL.
He has caught four passes (on four targets) for 49 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 24.5 receiving yards and 2.0 catches per game.
Khalil Shakir has one touchdown catch this season, and has eight receptions for 96 yards on eight targets, while averaging 4.0 catches and 48.0 yards per game.
Mack Hollins has two catches for 25 yards and one touchdown. He's been targeted three times in the passing game, and averages 1.0 receptions and 12.5 yards through two games played.

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Gregory Rousseau has 10 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in 2024.
Dorian Williams has 18 tackles and 1.0 TFL this season.
This season, Christian Benford has put up 10 tackles and one interception.
So far this season, Von Miller has four tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks.

Jacksonville Betting Info

Jacksonville has gone 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
Games involving Jacksonville have yet to hit the over once this year.
The Jaguars lost the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 34.5% chance of a victory for the Jaguars.

Jaguars Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	167.5 (335)	25
Rush yards	127.5 (255)	15
Points scored	15 (30)	27
Pass yards against	245.5 (491)	30
Rush yards against	103 (206)	11
Points allowed	19 (38)	8

Jacksonville's Key Players

Offense

Trevor Lawrence has passed for 382 yards this year, with one touchdown and zero interceptions. He is completing 51.0% of his attempts while averaging 191.0 yards per game and 7.5 per attempt.
Lawrence has also rushed for 53 yards (third on the Jaguars).
Travis Etienne has 96 rushing yards (leading the Jaguars) and two rushing touchdowns, while averaging 48.0 yards per game and 3.8 per carry (31st in the NFL).
Etienne has also collected 21 receiving yards (10.5 per game) on five catches (2.5 per game). He's been targeted seven times and is still seeking his first receiving touchdown.
Brian Thomas Jr. has recorded 141 receiving yards and one touchdown on six receptions, while being targeted eight times on the season.
Gabriel Davis has been targeted 10 times, resulting in six catches for 105 yards and zero receiving touchdowns.

Defense

In 2024, Devin Lloyd has 17 tackles and 1.0 TFL over two games.
Foyesade Oluokun has 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
Montaric Brown has 14 tackles and 2.0 TFL in the 2024 season. He is third on the Jaguars in tackles.
Travon Walker has 2.0 sacks (first on the Jaguars) as well as 1.0 TFL and eight tackles.

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