The Green Bay Packers aim for their fourth straight win as they travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday afternoon. The Packers, currently 5-2, recently secured a victory over the Texans with a game-winning field goal, finishing 24-22. Meanwhile, the Jaguars, sitting at 2-5, celebrated a 32-16 win against the Patriots in London. Historically, the Packers have won the last three encounters, including a 24-20 win at home in November 2020. Against the spread, Green Bay stands at 4-3, while Jacksonville is somewhat behind at 3-4 in 2024.
Kickoff at EverBank Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with Green Bay currently favored by 3.5 points. The over/under for total points in the game is set at 49.5. Before placing any bets on this matchup, it’s advisable to review NFL predictions and betting insights from SportsLine’s established computer model.
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Now, the model has dedicated its focus to the Packers vs. Jaguars game and has finalized its predictions for Week 8. For further details on the model’s conclusions, visit SportsLine. Here are the latest odds and betting lines for the Packers vs. Jaguars matchup:
Packers vs. Jaguars spread: Packers -3.5
Packers vs. Jaguars over/under: 49.5 points
Packers vs. Jaguars money line: Packers -188, Jaguars +157
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Reasons why the Packers can cover the spread include the strong performance of quarterback Jordan Love, who has thrown 15 touchdown passes this season, with nine of those coming during Green Bay’s current win streak. Although he has eight interceptions, Love leads a balanced offense that is averaging 26.6 points per game, ranking seventh in the NFL.
On the ground, running back Josh Jacobs has rushed for 540 yards in seven games, supported by emerging second-year receiver Jayden Reed, who leads the team with 452 receiving yards. The Packers also boast a deep roster of receivers, including notable players like Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Dontayvion Wicks. Tight end Tucker Kraft has contributed significantly as well. Given Jacksonville’s defense, which allows 273.9 passing yards per game, the Packers’ offense is well-positioned to excel.
On the other hand, the Jaguars are hoping to see improvement from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who has shown potential but hasn’t consistently performed at franchise quarterback level. In wins, Lawrence boasts a quarterback rating nearly reaching 120, but struggles have plagued him in losses. Rookie Brian Thomas Jr., leading the team’s receivers, has 30 catches for 513 yards and four touchdowns.
Jacksonville’s backfield features a strong duo with Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby, the latter having stepped up with 118 yards and a touchdown in Etienne’s absence last week. However, the Jaguars need to elevate their offensive performance significantly against a formidable Packers defense.
As for making betting decisions on the Packers vs. Jaguars game, the model favors the over on the points total, indicating value on one side of the spread. For detailed insights into the model’s picks, visit SportsLine.