The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders this Sunday! The Jaguars are looking to bounce back from a 7-point loss to the New York Jets, 32-25. On the opposing side, the Raiders are coming off a heartbreaking loss. They lost to the Atlanta Falcons 15-9. With both teams playing for pride and preparing for next season, this could be a sneaky good game. Will the Raiders snap their 10-game losing streak or will the Jaguars win their 4th game of the season? Let’s jump straight in and cook up a winning slip!
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +1.5 (-115) | Over 40.5 (-105) | -102 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | -1.5 (-105) | Under 40.5 (-115) | -116 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders Match Details
- Fixture: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Las Vegas Raiders
- Date and Time: December 22nd, 2024 @ 4:25 PM EST
Key Stats
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a tough loss last week to the New York Jets, 32-25. Mac Jones was great despite the loss. He completed 31 of 46 passes for 294 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had the best game of his young career by catching 10 passes for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tight end Brenton Strange stepped up in the absence of Evan Engram with 11 catches for 73 yards. Lastly, Travis Etienne Jr. had a decent game with 85 yards from scrimmage, 65 rushing yards, and 20 receiving yards.
The Jacksonville defense has been one of the worst all season long. They are ranked 28th in points allowed per game, 32nd in passing yards allowed per game, 24th in rushing yards allowed per game, 27th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 29th in sacks, and 32nd in takeaways per game. In terms of injuries, this offense is decimated with injuries. Christian Kirk, Evan Engram, and Gabe Davis have all been ruled out against the Raiders. Brenton Strange is also questionable with a shoulder injury. The Jags have their eyes set on next season with one of the better draft picks in this upcoming draft.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off a close loss last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Desmond Ridder was subpar in their loss. He completed 23 of 39 passes for 208 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. He also led the team with 28 rushing yards on 5 carries. Jakobi Meyers led the team with 59 receiving yards on 5 catches.
Rookie sensation Brock Bowers had a quiet game. He only recorded 35 receiving yards on 3 catches. This is one of the worst offenses in the NFL. However, quarterback Aidan O’Connell is probable to return this week against the Jags.
Defensively, the Raiders are also one of the worst defenses in the NFL. They are ranked 27th in points allowed per game, 9th in passing yards allowed per game, 17th in rushing yards allowed per game, 26th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 20th in sacks, and 31st in takeaways per game.
When it comes to injuries, Jakobi Meyers is listed as questionable with an ankle injury. DJ Turner, Zamir White, Sincere McCormick, and Maxx Crosby have been ruled out with Crosby’s season ending early with an ankle injury before the Falcons’ game. Just like the Jags, this team is just waiting for next season to begin.
Prediction
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to cover the 1.5-point spread in this game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. These are two bad teams this season. Both have injuries on offense that could lead to a low-scoring affair. However, I am taking the better quarterback and defense in this game. Aidan O’Connell is miles better than Ridder and his return this week put the Raiders over in this game. I expect Brock Bowers to have a sensational game and Vegas’ defense to force a few turnovers. The Raiders win and mess up their chances to get the number one pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
