The Tennessee Titans (7-9) visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8) in TIAA Bank Stadium Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Titans vs. Jaguars odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
In a win or go home matchup, the flailing Tennessee Titans bring a 6-game losing streak into Florida in hopes of winning the game, the AFC South and a playoff berth.
After QB Ryan Tannehill went on injured reserve, the Titans turned to rookie QB Malik Willis, who did perform well in 4 starts and never passed for more than 100 yards. QB Joshua Dobbs started in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys (20 of 39, 232 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT in 27-13 loss) and the Titans will stick with him in this pivotal game.
After beating the Texans 31-3 last Sunday for their 1st win in 10 tries against Houston, the Jaguars have won 5 of 6 games. They can win a division title after starting the season as +750 to do so, which would make them the biggest underdog to win a division this season.
This is in large part due to Trevor Lawrence’s transformation into 1 of the NFL’s top QBs. With 3,901 yards and 24 passing TDs, Lawrence is making plays under coach Doug Pederson. His ascension has coincided with the elevation of RB Travis Etienne, whose 1,108 rushing yards ranks 8th in the league.
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Titans at Jaguars odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Titans +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Jaguars -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Titans +6.5 (-110) | Jaguars -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Titans at Jaguars key injuries
Titans
- WR Treylon Burks (groin) questionable
- LB Dylan Cole (ankle) questionable
- CB Kristian Fulton (groin) questionable
- S Amani Hooker (knee) questionable
- OL Nicholas Petit-Frere (ankle) questionable
Jaguars
- DL Foley Fatukasi (ankle) questionable
- FS Rayshawn Jenkins (shoulder) questionable
- QB Trevor Lawrence (toe) questionable
- LS Ross Matiscik (back) questionable
- OG Brandon Scherff (abdomen, ankle) questionable
- LB Travon Walker (ankle) questionable
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Titans at Jaguars picks and predictions
Prediction
Jaguars 17, Titans 13
Moneyline
Jacksonville (-290) will win, but I would not make this wager as the -290 juice is too high to make a play.
Against the spread
TENNESSEE +6.5 (-110) is the side to take in this game.
Despite the difficulties of late for the Titans, RB Derrick Henry will carry the ball 30 or more times. Tennessee does not want to rely on Dobbs, but it might need to if Jacksonville stuffs the box to contain Henry.
Lawrence and the Jaguars will be happy getting to the playoffs. A low-scoring affair will be in store and this means the 6-point line is too big for either side.
Over/Under
Take UNDER 40 (-112).
The Titans will slow this game down and avoid giving the Jaguars the ball as much as possible. Look for Henry to get a massive work load and for the Titans to go for it on several 4th downs to keep Lawrence on the sideline. In the 1st drive against the Cowboys in Week 17, the Titans kept the ball for more than half of the 1st quarter.
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