The Jacksonville Jaguars look to get back on track when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9.
Both teams are coming off the bye, which was much-needed for the Jaguars after two home losses. Las Vegas was shut out 31-0 in Kansas City before the bye, and has lost five of its last six games.
The oddsmakers have the Jaguars as slight home favorites at the best betting sites for this matchup.
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Using the latest odds and analysis, here’s where I’m leaning for this Week 9 matchup.
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The spread hasn’t moved since the odds opened for this game, but the total has gone up by a point.
Which team will return from the bye with a win?
Iain MacMillan broke down this game in his weekly Road to 272 Bets column:
I’m low on the Jacksonville Jaguars, and I don’t think they are nearly as good as their record indicates. One of the most glaring issues for the Jaguars has been the play of their quarterback, Trevor Lawrence. The former No. 1 overall pick ranks 32nd amongst starting quarterbacks this season in Expected Points Added plus Completion Percentage Over Expected. Only Cam Ward and Dillon Gabriel rank worse in that metric. Most importantly, Geno Smith ranks 29th in that spot, three spots above Lawrence.
The Jaguars’ overall team metrics also aren’t as good as their record would indicate, ranking 23rd in Net Yards per Play (-0.4), which is one spot below the Raiders, who come in at 22nd.
The Jaguars are prime to be upset in this spot.
Pick: Raiders +150
I also don’t think the Jaguars should be over .500, I don’t exactly believe in the Raiders either. Sure, a home win against the Titans was nice, but they haven’t shown much outside of that since Week 1.
The Jaguars at least have that win over the Chiefs and a road win in San Francisco prior to that. This should be a close game that may not draw many eyes.
Final Score Prediction: Jaguars 24, Raiders 20
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