Ravens vs. Jaguars Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 17

Published Dec. 13, 2023 7:03 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

Having taken three straight, the Baltimore Ravens (10-3) will play the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-5). The Ravens are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3). The predicted point total for the game is 42.5.

Ravens vs. Jaguars Odds & Betting Lines

Ravens vs Jaguars Betting Information updated as of December 13, 2023, 5:34 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Ravens	-3	-112	-108	42.5	-108	-112

Ravens vs. Jaguars Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Baltimore (-3)
Pick OU: Over (42.5)
Prediction: Baltimore 25 - Jacksonville 21

How to Watch Baltimore vs. Jacksonville

Game Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023
Time: 8:20 PM ET
Venue: TIAA Bank Field
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
TV: Watch on NBC

Ravens vs. Jaguars Recent Matchups

Jacksonville owns a 3-2 record against Baltimore in their last five matchups.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Jacksonville has compiled 123 points versus Baltimore, while allowing only 93 points.

Baltimore Betting Info

Baltimore is 8-5-0 against the spread this season.
The Ravens have covered the spread six times this season (6-5 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
Baltimore games this year have hit the over on six of 13 set point totals (46.2%).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Ravens are 9-3, winning 75% of the time.
Baltimore is 8-3 (winning 72.7% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -162 or shorter.
Based on this contest's moneyline, the Ravens' implied win probability is 61.8%.

Ravens Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	215.4 (2,800)	19
Rush yards	157.1 (2,042)	1
Points scored	27.8 (361)	4
Pass yards against	180.2 (2,342)	4
Rush yards against	104.2 (1,355)	12
Points allowed	16.8 (218)	2

Baltimore's Key Players

Offense

Lamar Jackson has 2,934 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions this year. He has completed 66.8% of his attempts, averaging 225.7 yards per game and 7.8 per attempt.
He has tacked on 644 rushing yards (49.5 per game) and five touchdowns on the ground.
Gus Edwards averages 4.1 yards per carry (22nd in the NFL) and 46.5 yards per game, and has 605 total rushing yards. He has recorded 10 rushing TDs this season.
In the passing attack, Zay Flowers, has racked up 673 receiving yards and three touchdowns after catching 64 balls on 90 targets. Per game, he's averaging 51.8 yards and 4.9 receptions in 13 games.
Odell Beckham Jr. has 31 receptions for 505 yards and three touchdowns. He's been targeted 57 times in the air attack, and averages 2.8 receptions and 45.9 yards in 11 games played.

Defense

On defense, Roquan Smith has 136 tackles, five TFL, and 1.5 sacks in 2023. His tackle total leads the Ravens and is third in the NFL.
Patrick Queen has 108 tackles, eight TFL, and 3.5 sacks this season. He's second on the Ravens in tackles.
Justin Madubuike has put up 44 tackles, 11 TFL, and 11 sacks this year.
Kyle Hamilton has two interceptions with 69 tackles, nine TFL, three sacks, and nine passes defended.

Jacksonville Betting Info

Jacksonville has covered the spread in a matchup eight times this year (8-5-0).
The Jaguars have been underdogs by 3 points or more three times this season and covered the spread once.
This year, seven Jacksonville games have gone over the point total.
The Jaguars have entered the game as underdogs five times this season and won twice.
Jacksonville has a record of 1-2 when it is set as an underdog of +136 or more by sportsbooks this season.
The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 42.4% chance of a victory for the Jaguars.

Jaguars Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	242.9 (3,158)	9
Rush yards	99.8 (1,297)	24
Points scored	24 (312)	9
Pass yards against	265.2 (3,447)	31
Rush yards against	92.2 (1,199)	4
Points allowed	22.3 (290)	20

Jacksonville's Key Players

Offense

In 13 games played this year, Trevor Lawrence has totaled 3,261 passing yards (ninth-best in the NFL), while throwing 17 touchdowns against 10 interceptions and completing 66.6% of his passes.
He's added 259 yards on the ground (second on the Jaguars), with four rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 19.9 yards per game and 4.4 per attempt.
Travis Etienne averages 62 rushing yards per game through 13 games (806 total yards to rank fifth in the NFL), while scoring nine rushing touchdowns.
Etienne has also picked up 383 receiving yards (29.5 per game) on 44 catches (3.4 per game). He's been targeted 56 times and has caught one touchdown pass.
In 13 games played this season, Calvin Ridley has 55 catches (4.2 receptions per game on 7.5 targets per game) for 742 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
Evan Engram has been targeted 103 times, resulting in 84 catches for 701 yards .

Defense

In 2023, Foyesade Oluokun has put up 138 tackles, eight TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception over 13 games.
Josh Allen has one interception on top of 50 tackles, 13 TFL, 13.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
In the 2023 season, Devin Lloyd has 99 tackles and one TFL in 11 games.
Rayshawn Jenkins' stats include one interception as well as 77 tackles, four TFL, and seven passes defended in 13 games

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