Jaguars vs. Colts 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 6

Updated Oct. 6, 2024 12:43 p.m. ET

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The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5) over the Indianapolis Colts (2-2), despite the Jaguars having lost four games in a row. The over/under for this one is set at 45 points.

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Jaguars vs. Colts Odds & Betting Lines

Jaguars vs Colts Betting Information updated as of October 6, 2024, 11:33 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Jaguars	-3.5	-112	-108	45	-112	-108

Jaguars vs. Colts Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Colts (+3.5)
Pick OU: Under (45)
Prediction: Colts 33 - Jaguars 9

How to Watch Jacksonville vs. Indianapolis

Game Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: EverBank Stadium
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Jaguars vs. Colts Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Jacksonville has totaled four wins against Indianapolis.
Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Jacksonville has scored 145 points, while Indianapolis has accumulated 86.

Jacksonville Betting Info

So far this season Jacksonville has two victories against the spread.
Jacksonville's games this year have hit the over one time in four opportunities (25%).
The Jaguars have been moneyline favorites a single other time this season, a game they lost.
The Jaguars have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 64.9%.

Jaguars Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	159.3 (637)	28
Rush yards	126.3 (505)	13
Points scored	15 (60)	29
Pass yards against	272.8 (1,091)	31
Rush yards against	107.3 (429)	10
Points allowed	27.3 (109)	30

Jacksonville's Key Players

Offense

Trevor Lawrence has 729 passing yards, four touchdowns and one interception this year. He has completed 53.3% of his attempts, averaging 182.3 yards per game and 6 per attempt.
He has tacked on 61 rushing yards (15.3 per game) without a touchdown on the ground.
Brian Thomas Jr. has caught 17 passes on 26 targets for 275 total yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 4.3 catches and 68.8 yards per game through four games.
Travis Etienne's output on the ground this season includes 214 yards and two TDs. He's averaging 53.5 yards per game and 4.6 per attempt (20th in the NFL).
Etienne has totaled 10 receptions on 15 targets for 48 yards, but he has not scored a touchdown in the passing game.
Christian Kirk averages 4.3 receptions and 42.3 yards per game, and has 169 total receiving yards and 17 catches. He's gotten 29 total targets, and has caught one touchdown pass.

Defense

On defense, Montaric Brown has three TFL and 29 tackles in 2024.
Antonio Johnson has 25 tackles and one TFL this season.
Ronald Darby has collected 20 tackles and three TFL this year.
This season, Devin Lloyd has 21 tackles and one TFL.

Indianapolis Betting Info

Indianapolis has covered the spread three times over four games with a set total.
This year, Indianapolis games have hit the over twice.
The Colts have split the two games they've played as underdogs this season.
The Colts have a 39.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Colts Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	194.5 (778)	21
Rush yards	131.8 (527)	9
Points scored	21.3 (85)	17
Pass yards against	235 (940)	25
Rush yards against	164.8 (659)	31
Points allowed	21.3 (85)	13

Indianapolis' Key Players

Offense

This year through four games, Jonathan Taylor has churned out 349 rushing yards (leading the Colts and fifth in the NFL) and scored four rushing touchdowns. He averages 87.3 yards per game and 4.8 per attempt (15th in the NFL).
On top of his rushing statistics, Taylor has caught six passes (on 10 targets) for 77 yards (fourth on the Colts). He's averaging 19.3 yards per game.
Anthony Richardson has 654 passing yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions. His completion percentage is 50.6% and he averages 163.5 yards per game and 8.5 per attempt.
Richardson also has one rushing touchdown and 141 rushing yards (second on the Colts).
Through four games played this season, Alec Pierce has 10 catches (2.5 receptions per game on 3.5 targets per game) for 234 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Michael Pittman Jr. has 17 catches for 201 yards without a receiving touchdown. He averages 4.3 yards per game through four games and has been targeted 29 times.

Defense

E.J. Speed's 2024 output includes 47 tackles and two TFL in four games. He leads the league in tackles
Nick Cross has totaled 47 tackles over four games.
Zaire Franklin has 41 tackles.
Jaylon Jones' stat sheet includes two interceptions (third in the NFL) as well as 25 tackles, two TFL, and four passes defended in four games

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