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The Jacksonville Jaguars (8-3) host a struggling Cincinnati Bengals (5-6) squad on Monday, December 4, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field. The Bengals have lost three straight games.
The Jaguars are compiling 23.1 points per game on offense, which ranks them 12th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 12th, surrendering 20.5 points per game. The Bengals’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in total defense this season, ceding 389.3 total yards per game, which ranks second-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 27th with 291.7 total yards per contest.
Jaguars vs. Bengals Picks
Currently, 3.5% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Bengals to upset the Jaguars, with 29.1% expecting the Bengals to cover the 8.5-point spread on Monday.
Game Info: Jaguars vs. Bengals
- Game Day: Monday, December 4, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC/ESPN
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida
- Stadium: TIAA Bank Field
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Before you bet on Monday’s Jacksonville-Cincinnati spread (Jacksonville -8.5) or total (38.5 points), read the betting insights and trends below.
Game Trends for Jaguars
- So far this season, the Jaguars have posted an 8-3-0 record against the spread.
- The Jaguars have hit the over in five of their 11 games with a set total (45.5%).
Stats & Insights for Jaguars
- The Jaguars rank 13th in total offense (344.2 yards per game) and 20th in total defense (342.4 yards allowed per game) this year.
- On offense, the Jaguars rank 12th in the NFL with 23.1 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 12th in points allowed (342.4 points allowed per contest).
- With 255 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL, the Jaguars have had to rely on their 12th-ranked passing offense (238 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Defensively, the Jaguars have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fourth-best by surrendering only 87.4 per game. They rank 18th on offense (106.2 rushing yards per game).
- The Jaguars sport the 22nd-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (36.8% percentage), and they’ve been better defensively, ranking second-best with a 35% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Jaguars are putting up 5.5 yards per play on offense, which ranks them 16th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 25th, giving up 5.8 yards per play.
- The Jaguars have forced 20 total turnovers (fourth in NFL) this season and have turned it over 18 times (21st in NFL) for a turnover margin of +2, 12th-ranked in the league.
Best Players for Jaguars
- Trevor Lawrence: 2,746 PASS YDS / 249.6 YPG / 67.3% / 12 TD / 7 INT / 51 CAR / 240 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
- Travis Etienne: 194 CAR / 726 YDS / 66 YPG / 7 TD / 36 REC / 312 YDS / 28.4 YPG / 1 TD
- Christian Kirk: 56 REC / 761 YDS / 69.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Calvin Ridley: 47 REC / 663 YDS / 60.3 YPG / 5 TD
- Evan Engram: 64 REC / 524 YDS / 47.6 YPG / 0 TD
- Foyesade Oluokun: 118 TKL / 7 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT / 5 PD
Game Trends for Bengals
- The Bengals have gone 4-6-1 ATS this year.
- Bengals games have hit the over in five out of 11 opportunities (45.5%).
Stats & Insights for Bengals
- The Bengals have been struggling on defense, ranking second-worst with 389.3 total yards given up per game. They have been better offensively, generating 291.7 total yards per contest (27th-ranked).
- The Bengals are generating 19.3 points per game on offense this season (23rd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 22 points per game (19th-ranked) on defense.
- The Bengals rank 19th in the NFL with 215.9 passing yards per game on offense, and they rank 26th with 249.6 passing yards allowed per contest on defense.
- The Bengals have lots of room to get better in the running game, as they rank worst in rushing yards per game (75.8) and fourth-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (139.6).
- The Bengals are posting a 34.5% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (25th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering a 44.2% third-down rate (27th-ranked) on defense.
- The Bengals’ defense has been struggling in terms of yards allowed per play, ranking worst at 6.4. They have been more productive offensively, compiling 5.2 yards per play (23rd-ranked).
- The Bengals have accumulated 19 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over nine times, resulting in a +10 turnover margin, which ranks third-best in the NFL.
Best Players for Bengals
- Jake Browning: 295 PASS YDS / 98.3 YPG / 65.9% / 2 TD / 1 INT / 8 CAR / 48 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Joe Mixon: 161 CAR / 621 YDS / 56.5 YPG / 4 TD / 33 REC / 232 YDS / 21.1 YPG / 1 TD
- Trayveon Williams: 12 CAR / 59 YDS / 5.4 YPG / 0 TD
- Ja’Marr Chase: 75 REC / 914 YDS / 83.1 YPG / 6 TD
- Tyler Boyd: 50 REC / 462 YDS / 42 YPG / 2 TD
- Tee Higgins: 27 REC / 328 YDS / 46.9 YPG / 2 TD
- Logan Wilson: 89 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 INT / 6 PD
