The Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5) head west in Week 7 to play the Los Angeles Chargers (1-4) Sunday in SoFi Stadium at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Jaguars-Chargers Week 7 betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.
Jaguars at Chargers betting odds and lines
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- Money line: Jaguars +300 (bet $100, win $300) | Chargers -385 (bet $385, win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Jaguars +7.5 (-110) | Chargers -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
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Jaguars at Chargers game notes
- The Chargers went into their Week 6 bye suffering a tough overtime loss on Monday Night Football to the New Orleans Saints 30-27.
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The Jaguars were trampled 34-16 at home by the Detroit Lions in Week 6. Jacksonville had only 4.5 yards per play compared to Detroit’s 5.8 YPP and was outrushed 180-44 in the game.
- Los Angeles gave Jacksonville an epic beating in Week 14 last season 45-10. The Chargers had more than double the total yards (525 to 252) and DE Joey Bosa wreaked havoc. Bosa had both of the Chargers’ sacks and four of their 12 quarterback pressures in the game.
Jaguars at Chargers key injuries
Jaguars
- OG A.J. Cann (shoulder) questionable/DNP Friday
- TE Tyler Eifert (neck) out
- LB Myles Jack (ankle) out
- FS Jarrod Wilson (hamstring) out
Chargers
- OT Bryan Bulaga (back) doubtful/limited practice Friday
- WR KJ Hill (hip) questionable/limited practice
- RB Justin Jackson (knee) questionable/full practice
- OT Storm Norton (knee) doubtful/DNP
- QB Tyrod Taylor (ribs) questionable/full practice
- OG Trai Turner (groin) out
Jaguars at Chargers: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks
Prediction
Chargers 33, Jaguars 13
Money line (?)
PASS on account of the Chargers (-385) being too expensive. I like Los Angeles to roll Jacksonville (+300), but I’ll bet the spread.
Against the spread (?)
This feels like a game everyone will ignore because both teams have one win and the line has crossed over a key number. Most bettors will be scared off by a Chargers -7.5 (-110) laying this many points when they have a rookie quarterback under center (QB Justin Herbert) and an often-criticized head coach (Anthony Lynn).
Everyone loves QB Gardner Minshew’s mustache, and remember the Jaguars +7.5 (-110) ruining survivor leagues in Week 1 by getting their only win against a heavily favored Indianapolis Colts.
But the Chargers have played the second-toughest schedule, according to Football Outsiders, with overtime losses to the Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. The Jaguars have lost five straight, including four consecutive to winless teams and a double-digit blowout last week at home.
TAKE THE CHARGERS -7.5 (-110) to win by double-digits against an inferior opponent.
Over/Under (?)
The Chargers reactivated Pro Bowl DE Melvin Ingram and their defense is one of 1the most talented units in the league. Based on how Herbert has looked, the Chargers could have a big game through the air against a terrible Jaguars pass defense.
However, Lynn is known to be a little predictable with his play-calling and Herbert is due for a rookie game. I “LIKE” UNDER 49.5 (-110) because the Chargers are getting healthier on defense and I think this will be one-sided offensively.
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Also see:
- Jaguars vs. Chargers: 4 things to know (Jaguars Wire)
- What makes Herbert so special (Chargers Wire)
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