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NFL Week 7: Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints
By Sam Batz
When: Thursday, October 19th at 8:15 PM EST
Where: Caesars Superdome
Watch On: FOX/NBC/Prime Video (Subscription)/NFL+ (Subscription)
Matchup (Predictor): Jacksonville Jaguars (57.0%) vs. New Orleans Saints (43.0%)
NFL week 7 kicks off on Thursday night with a matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. These are two evenly matched sides, and the sportsbooks seem to agree, as the point spread is set at just 1 point. New Orleans is technically the favorite, with a moneyline at -122, while Jacksonville is the underdog priced at +102, but this one is a toss-up. Here we will help you navigate the odds, provide betting tips, and come up with a game prediction to ensure that you come out with the highest payout possible.
Jaguars vs. Saints: Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Jacksonville Jaguars | +1 (-108) | Ov 40 (-110) | +102 |
New Orleans Saints | -1 (-112) | Un 40 (-110) | -122 |
If you take the Jacksonville Jaguars Moneyline (+102): You can bet $100 to profit $102, for a total payout of $202, if the Jaguars win.
If you take the New Orleans Saints Moneyline (-122): You can risk $122 to win $100, for a total payout of $222, if the Saints win.
If you take the Jacksonville Jaguars to Cover the Spread (-108): You can risk $108 to win $100, for a total payout of $208, if the Jaguars win the game or lose by 1 point.
If you take the New Orleans Saints to Cover the Spread (-112): You can risk $112 to win $100, for a total payout of $212, if the Saints win the game by at least 1 point.
Jaguars vs. Saints: Offensive Stats
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) 23.7 2,024 337.3 223.8 113.5 7 7 122 24 16-104 13-5 3 | Stat Type Points Per Game Net Total Yards Net Yards Per Game Passing Yards Per Game Rushing Yards Per Game Passing Touchdowns Rushing Touchdowns Total First Downs Total Punts Sacks-Yards Lost Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | New Orleans Saints (3-3) 18.2 1,875 312.5 216.7 95.8 5 3 110 31 19-125 5-4 4 |
Jaguars vs. Saints: Defensive Stats
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) 20.3 2,074 345.7 270.3 75.3 9 4 39.5% 42.9% 27 12 10-7 8 | Stat Type Points Allowed Per Game Net Total Yards Allowed Net Yards Allowed Per Game Passing Yards Allowed Per Game Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game Passing Touchdowns Against Rushing Touchdowns Against Opponent 3rd Down % Opponent 4th Down % Punts Forced Sacks Fumbles-Recovered Interceptions | New Orleans Saints (3-3) 16.0 1,670 278.3 182.0 96.3 7 1 32.1% 33.3% 29 13 4-2 8 |
Jaguars vs. Saints: Player Props
Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars RB, Over 63.5 Rushing Yards (-130)*
Travis Etienne is the Jaguars lead running back, and with QB Trevor Lawrence questionable to play, Jacksonville will inevitably lean on the 2nd-year RB. Etienne is averaging 75.2 yards and 18.8 carries per game. In the Jaguars last 2 games, Etienne has carried the offense, scoring a pair of touchdowns in each contest, while recording 191 total rushing yards (95.5 per game). The Saints have a tremendous run defense, but Travis Etienne will once again be expected to carry the Jaguar offense, so hit the over on his 63.5 rushing yards prop.
Chris Olave, Saints WR, Over 61.5 Receiving Yards (-135)*
2nd-year WR Chris Olave has quickly become the New Orleans Saints top receiver. He leads the team with 5.3 receptions, 8.8 targets, and 69.0 yards per game. He’s been QB Derek Carr’s favorite target, and against a Jacksonville defense that’s giving up 270.3 passing yards per game, Chris Olave will see the ball coming his way early and often. Olave only has 1 touchdown on the season, but scoring isn’t his main role. The Saints use short dumps to move the ball down the field in bursts, then they take a shot down field where Olave thrives. Hammer the over on Chris Olave’s 61.5 receiving yards prop.
*odds courtesy of DraftKings.com
Jaguars vs. Saints Game Predictions
Take the Jacksonville Jaguars to win the game. It’s going to be close, but the Jaguars are the more well-rounded team, and their offensive superiority will shine through in this one. Even if Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence can’t play, the Jaguars have a handful of great skill-position players they can lean on. The Saints offensive line is banged up, and QB Derek Carr has struggled to find the endzone, posting a 5:3 touchdown to interception ratio. New Orleans will rely on their defense, as they have all season, but if the offense can’t score, the Saints odds of winning drops dramatically.
Pick Moneyline: Jacksonville Jaguars (+102)
Pick O/U: Under (40 points)
Prediction: Jaguars 20; Saints 17
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