The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3) and Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) open Week 4 with a Thursday Night Football matchup at Paul Brown Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jaguars vs. Bengals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Jaguars are still seeking their first win of the season under head coach Urban Meyer. All three of their losses were by at least 10 points, and they rank 27th in scoring this season with just 53 total points through three games. The defense hasn’t been any better, ranking 28th in points allowed. QB Trevor Lawrence has experienced some rookie growing pains with 7 interceptions and just 5 touchdown passes thus far.
The Bengals are coming off an impressive 24-10 win on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers to earn their second victory. They also beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in overtime in their season opener at home. The Bengals have been carried by their defense, which is sixth in points allowed and eighth in total yardage. QB Joe Burrow has looked good, throwing 7 touchdown passes – 4 to rookie WR Ja’Marr Chase – and 4 picks.
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Jaguars at Bengals odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Jaguars +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Bengals -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jaguars +7.5 (-115) | Bengals -7.5 (-107)
- Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Jaguars at Bengals key injuries
Jaguars
- PK Josh Lambo (personal) out
- DL Roy Robertson-Harris (ankle) out
Bengals
- S Jessie Bates III (neck) out
- WR Tee Higgins (shoulder) out
- CB Chidobe Awuzie (groin) doubtful
- G Xavier Su’a-Filo (knee) doubtful
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Jaguars at Bengals odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Bengals 24, Jaguars 20
Money line
The Jaguars have now lost a whopping 18 straight games dating back to last season. Is this the night they snap that streak? I don’t think so, with Cincinnati finally looking legit under Burrow and a strong defense.
However, with the Bengals money line being -360, there isn’t enough upside and I would rather take a swing on the spread instead.
PASS on the money line.
Against the spread
The Bengals are pretty heavily favored at home despite likely being without four starters. The losses of Bates and Higgins shouldn’t be overlooked, nor should the absences of Awuzie or Su’a-Filo. After essentially getting blown out in the first three weeks, I think the Jaguars will keep this one close.
Take the JAGUARS +7.5 (-115) to stay within 7 points in a loss.
Over/Under
The total has gone Under the projected line in two of the Jaguars’ three games, with the same for the Bengals. These aren’t high-scoring teams, and Cincinnati’s defense is playing well right now.
I like the UNDER 46.5 (-112), even with the line being on the lower side.
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