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The Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7) head into a matchup with the Carolina Panthers (2-13) on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field on a four-game losing streak.
The Jaguars are averaging 22.1 points per game on offense, which ranks them 13th in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 20th, surrendering 22.9 points per game. The Panthers rank third-worst in total yards per game on offense (279.1), but at least they’ve been dominating on defense, ranking fourth-best in total yards allowed per contest (296.8).
Jaguars vs. Panthers Picks
The Jaguars are expected by Splash Inc. users to both win straight up and also cover the spread against the Panthers on Sunday. At the moment, 94.9% of users are picking them to win and 68.3% expect the Jaguars to cover the 4-point spread.
Game Info: Jaguars vs. Panthers
- Game Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida
- Stadium: TIAA Bank Field
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Take a look at these betting insights and trends before you wager on Sunday’s Jacksonville-Carolina spread (Jacksonville -4) or total (36.5 points).
Game Trends for Jaguars
- The Jaguars have an 8-7-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Jaguars have a 2-2 record against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of the Jaguars’ 15 games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Jaguars
- From an offensive standpoint, the Jaguars rank 13th in the NFL with 339.5 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 25th in total defense (358.5 yards allowed per contest).
- The Jaguars are totaling 22.1 points per game on offense, which ranks them 13th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 20th, allowing 22.9 points per contest.
- Despite sporting a bottom-five pass defense that ranks fourth-worst in the NFL (257.1 passing yards allowed per game), the Jaguars have put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth in the NFL by averaging 245.6 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Jaguars rank 26th in the NFL with 93.9 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 11th in rushing yards allowed per contest (101.3).
- The Jaguars are putting up a 36.4% third-down percentage on offense this season (23rd in NFL), and they are allowing a 37.4% third-down conversion rate (10th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- This season, the Jaguars are putting up 5.4 yards per play (17th in the league), while allowing 5.8 per play on the defensive side of the ball (24th in the NFL).
- The Jaguars have the 21st-ranked turnover margin in the league at -3, forcing 25 turnovers (third in NFL) while turning it over 28 times (29th in NFL).
Best Players for Jaguars
- Travis Etienne: 235 CAR / 849 YDS / 56.6 YPG / 9 TD / 51 REC / 430 YDS / 28.7 YPG / 1 TD
- Trevor Lawrence: 67 CAR / 329 YDS / 21.9 YPG / 4 TD
- Calvin Ridley: 66 REC / 871 YDS / 58.1 YPG / 7 TD
- Evan Engram: 98 REC / 824 YDS / 54.9 YPG / 3 TD
- Foyesade Oluokun: 160 TKL / 8 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT / 5 PD
Game Trends for Panthers
- The Panthers have a 5-9-1 record against the spread this year.
- The Panthers are winless against the spread (0-6) when playing as at least 4-point underdogs.
- Panthers games have hit the over in five out of 15 opportunities (33.3%).
Stats & Insights for Panthers
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Panthers are a bottom-five unit, posting only 279.1 total yards per game (third-worst). Fortunately, they are thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ceding 296.8 total yards per contest (fourth-best).
- The Panthers have plenty of room to get better, as they rank fourth-worst in points per game (15.7) this season and third-worst in points surrendered per game (25.4).
- While the Panthers’ pass offense has been sputtering, ranking second-worst with 173.7 passing yards per game, their defense ranks third-best with just 175.9 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- With 105.4 rushing yards per game on offense, the Panthers rank 19th in the NFL. On defense they rank 21st, allowing 120.9 rushing yards per contest.
- The Panthers rank 20th in the NFL with a 36.6% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 12th with a 37.6% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- The Panthers’ offense has been struggling in terms of yards per play, ranking second-worst in the NFL at 4.7. They have been better on defense, surrendering 5.2 yards per play (seventh-ranked).
- The Panthers have produced 11 forced turnovers (32nd in NFL) and committed 17 turnovers (10th in NFL) this season for a -6 turnover margin that ranks 24th in the NFL.
Best Players for Panthers
- Bryce Young: 2,671 PASS YDS / 190.8 YPG / 59.7% / 11 TD / 9 INT / 36 CAR / 227 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Chuba Hubbard: 204 CAR / 774 YDS / 51.6 YPG / 5 TD / 33 REC / 198 YDS / 13.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Miles Sanders: 124 CAR / 404 YDS / 28.9 YPG / 1 TD / 25 REC / 142 YDS / 10.1 YPG / 0 TD
- Adam Thielen: 95 REC / 964 YDS / 64.3 YPG / 4 TD
- Darrell Demont Chark Jr.: 32 REC / 461 YDS / 38.4 YPG / 5 TD
- Jonathan Mingo: 41 REC / 418 YDS / 29.9 YPG / 0 TD
- Frankie Luvu: 114 TKL / 10 TFL / 5.5 SACK / 5 PD
