Jaguars vs. Saints Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 19

Published Oct. 16, 2023 1:03 a.m. ET

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The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) are slight favorites (-1) over the New Orleans Saints (3-3). The Jaguars have won three games straight. An over/under of 41.5 points has been set for the matchup.

Jaguars vs. Saints Odds & Betting Lines

Jaguars vs. Saints Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Jacksonville (-1)
  
• Pick OU: Under (41.5)
  
• Prediction: Jacksonville 23 - New Orleans 16

How to Watch Jacksonville vs. New Orleans

• Game Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023
• Time: 8:15 PM ET
• Venue: Caesars Superdome
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV: Watch on Amazon Prime Video

Jaguars vs. Saints Recent Matchups

• Over their last five meetings, New Orleans has four wins against Jacksonville.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, New Orleans has compiled 134 points against Jacksonville, while allowing only 87 points.

Jacksonville Betting Info

• Jacksonville is 4-2-0 against the spread this year.
• When playing as at least 1-point favorites this season, the Jaguars have an ATS record of 3-1.
• Jacksonville contests this year have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time (three times in six games with a set point total).
• When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Jaguars are 3-1, picking up a win 75% of the time.
• Jacksonville has a 3-1 record (winning 75% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -110 or shorter.
• Looking at this matchup's moneyline, the Jaguars' implied win probability is 52.4%.

Jaguars Stats

Jacksonville's Key Players

Offense

• On the ground, Travis Etienne averages 4.0 yards per attempt (22nd in the NFL) and 75.2 yards per game for 451 total rushing yards (sixth in the NFL). He has scored five rushing touchdowns this season.
• He has also caught 21 passes (on 24 targets) for 172 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He's averaging 28.7 receving yards and 3.5 catches per game.
• Trevor Lawrence has thrown for 1,439 yards (ninth in the NFL), seven touchdowns and three interceptions this year. He is averaging 239.8 yards per game and 6.9 per attempt, while completing 67.1%.
• He's also rushed for 147 yards (second on the Jaguars) without scoring a touchdown on the ground, while averaging 24.5 rushing yards per game.
• In six games played, Christian Kirk is averaging 64.0 yards and 5.5 receptions per game on the way to 384 receiving yards and 33 catches. He's been targeted 49 times, and has two receiving touchdowns.
• Calvin Ridley has 26 catches for 363 yards and two touchdowns. He's been targeted 44 times in the air attack, and averages 4.3 receptions and 60.5 yards through six games played.

Defense

• Over on the defensive side, Foyesade Oluokun has 67 tackles and 4.0 TFL in 2023. His tackle total leads the Jaguars and is third in the NFL.
• Josh Allen has 21 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and seven sacks this season.
• Darious Williams has totaled 23 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three interceptions this year.
• So far this season, Andre Cisco has 32 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three interceptions. He's third on the Jaguars in tackles.

New Orleans Betting Info

• New Orleans has covered the spread one time over six games with a set spread.
• This season, the Saints won ATS in their only game as an underdog of 1 point or more.
• Games involving New Orleans have yet to hit the over once this year.
• The Saints won the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
• New Orleans has played as an underdog of -110 or more once this season and won that game.
• The Saints have a 52.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Saints Stats

New Orleans' Key Players

Offense

• Derek Carr is averaging 6.5 passing yards per attempt (25th in the NFL) and 216.5 yards per game this year, completing 65.0% of his passes on the way to 1,299 total yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions through six games.
• Rashid Shaheed has put together a 2023 stat sheet that includes 16 catches for 298 yards and two receiving touchdowns in six games played. He has been on the receiving end of 27 targets and is averaging 2.7 receptions per game.
• In six games played this season, Chris Olave has 32 catches (5.3 receptions per game on 8.8 targets per game) for 414 yards and one receiving touchdown.
• Alvin Kamara puts up 66.3 rushing yards per game through three games (199 total yards), with one rushing touchdown.
• Kamara also has 86 receiving yards (28.7 per game) on 23 catches (7.7 per game). He has been targeted 25 times while he is still trying for his first receiving touchdown.

Defense

• In 2023, Carl Granderson has put up 4.5 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 23 tackles over six games.
• Demario Davis' stat sheet includes 38 tackles, 4.0 TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.
• Alontae Taylor has 1.0 sack (fourth on the Saints) as well as 4.0 TFL and 27 tackles in the 2023 season.
• Pete Werner has put up 0.5 sacks to go with 43 tackles and one interception over six games.

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