Colts vs. Jaguars 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 5

Updated Jan. 5, 2025 12:45 p.m. ET

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In a matchup of two division rivals, the Indianapolis Colts (7-9) will face off against the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12). The Colts are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The matchup has an over/under of 46.5 points.

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Colts vs. Jaguars Odds & Betting Lines

Colts vs Jaguars Betting Information updated as of January 5, 2025, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Colts	-3.5	-108	-112	46.5	-108	-123

Colts vs. Jaguars Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Colts (-3.5)
Pick OU: Under (46.5)
Prediction: Colts 27 - Jaguars 19

How to Watch Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville

Game Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Colts vs. Jaguars Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Jacksonville has collected four wins versus Indianapolis.
Indianapolis has been outscored by 47 points in its last five tilts against Jacksonville.

Indianapolis Betting Info

Indianapolis has nine wins in 16 games versus the spread this season.
The Colts have covered the spread once when favored by 3.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
Indianapolis contests this year have gone over the point total 50% of the time (eight times in 16 games with a set point total).
The Colts have won 66.7% of the time they have played as moneyline favorites (4-2).
Looking at this game's moneyline, the Colts' implied win probability is 64.3%.

Colts Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	194.3 (3,109)	25
Rush yards	134.6 (2,154)	8
Points scored	21.9 (351)	16
Pass yards against	230.8 (3,693)	26
Rush yards against	133 (2,128)	26
Points allowed	25.3 (404)	26

Indianapolis' Key Players

Offense

On the ground, Jonathan Taylor averages 4.7 yards per attempt (12th in the NFL) and 96.5 yards per game for 1,254 total rushing yards (seventh in the NFL). He has scored 10 rushing touchdowns this season.
He has also hauled in 17 passes (on 29 targets) for 133 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 10.2 receving yards and 1.3 catches per game.
Anthony Richardson has thrown for 1,814 yards, eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions this year. He averages 164.9 yards per game and 6.9 per attempt, while completing 47.7%.
He has tacked on 499 rushing yards (45.4 per game) and six touchdowns on the ground.
Through 15 games played, Alec Pierce is averaging 51.1 yards and 2.3 receptions per game to total 767 receiving yards and 35 catches. He's been targeted 67 times, and has six receiving touchdowns.
Josh Downs has 62 receptions for 709 yards and five touchdowns. He's been targeted 94 times in the passing game, and averages 4.8 receptions and 54.5 yards through 13 games played.

Defense

On the defensive side, Zaire Franklin has two interceptions to go with 165 tackles, 10.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and five passes defended in 2024.
Nick Cross has picked off three pases and added 137 tackles, 5.0 TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.
E.J. Speed has put up one interception and also has 134 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and four passes defended.
This season, Jaylon Jones has 91 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two interceptions.

Jacksonville Betting Info

Jacksonville is 9-7-0 against the spread this season.
This season, the Jaguars have an against-the-spread record of 6-2 in their eight games as an underdog of 3.5 points or more.
Jacksonville games have gone over the total eight times this year.
This season, the Jaguars have been the underdog 11 times and won one of those games.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 40.0% chance of a victory for the Jaguars.

Jaguars Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	204.4 (3,271)	23
Rush yards	101 (1,616)	26
Points scored	18.6 (297)	25
Pass yards against	257.7 (4,123)	32
Rush yards against	129.8 (2,077)	23
Points allowed	25.6 (409)	28

Jacksonville's Key Players

Offense

Brian Thomas Jr. has totaled 1,179 receiving yards (sixth in the NFL) and 10 touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) on 80 receptions, while being targeted 122 times this season.
Tank Bigsby averages 48.5 rushing yards per game over 15 games (727 total yards), while scoring six rushing touchdowns.
Travis Etienne has rushed for two touchdowns this year, and has totaled 527 rushing yards (37.6 per game and 3.8 per attempt).
Etienne has helped in the passing game, amassing 225 receiving yards (16.1 per game) on 36 catches (2.6 per game), while being targeted 47 times. He is seeking his first receiving touchdown.
In nine games, Mac Jones has 1,447 passing yards, while throwing seven touchdowns against seven interceptions and completing 65.7% of his passes.
Mac Jones also has one rushing touchdown and 75 rushing yards (fifth on the Jaguars).

Defense

Travon Walker's 2024 output includes 56 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and 9.5 sacks through 16 games.
Devin Lloyd has 1.0 sack to go with 5.0 TFL, 107 tackles, and one interception.
Foyesade Oluokun has 98 tackles, 6.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception in the 2024 season. He is second on the Jaguars in tackles.
Josh Hines-Allen has totaled 8.0 sacks (second on the Jaguars) as well as 10.0 TFL and 45 tackles.

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