The kickoff for this week 16 matchup between the Jaguars and Buccaneers takes place at 4:05 ET at Raymond James Stadium. CBS will be carrying the television coverage for this JAX vs. TB shodown. d

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars +1

This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 24th.

WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 23-21 in favor of the Jaguars.
  • Our projections have Baker Mayfield finishing with 284.431 passing yards on 25.528/40.584 passing.
  • The Jaguars are projected to finish with 338 yards of offense compared to the 325 yards for the Buccaneers.

Will the Jaguars Defense Show Up in Tampa Bay?

In week 16, Jacksonville is in 1st place in the AFC-South with a 8-6 record. Within the AFC, they find themselves in 4th place. The Jaguars have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 8-6. Their average scoring margin for this season is +0.4.

So far this season, the Jaguars have actually been a better offensive unit on the road, averaging 26.3 PPG on the road compared to 20.1 points at home. Overall, they are 10th in the NFL in scoring. Coming into this week’s game Jacksonville’s passing game is ranked 9th in passing yards. Additionally, they are positioned 7th in pass attempts, with an average of 36.4 passes per game.

At 98 rushing yards per game, the Jaguars are 26th in the NFL. This figure has come on an average of 27.3 attempts (14th).

The Jaguars defense takes on the Buccaneers having given up an average of 22.4 points per game. So far, they are 12th in quarterback hits and are giving up 360.1 yards per contest.

Can the Buccaneers Deliver Being Favored at Home?

The Buccaneers’ week 16 matchup vs. Jacksonville will be their 7th home game of the season. On the road, they have gone 3-3 and are 7-7 overall. In the NFC-South, Tampa Bay is 1st and 4th in the NFC. The Buccaneers hold a 9-5 record against the spread. As we approach week 16, their scoring margin stands at +0.4 per game.

Offensively, the Buccaneers have an average of 21.1 points per game, which is 17th in the NFL. Looking at their passing game, the Buccaneers come in with an average of 224.3 passing yards per game, which is 19th in the league. Presently, 61.8% of their first downs are credited to the passing game.

With 90.6 rushing yards per game, the Buccaneers hold the 29th spot in the NFL. This average is coming on an average of 25.6 rushing attempts (21st).

The Buccaneers defense takes on the Jaguars having given up an average of 20.7 points per game. So far, they are 20th in quarterback hits and are giving up 359.9 yards per contest.