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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(1-0) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville FL
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Tampa Bay +3 | Jacksonville -3
NFL Moneyline Odds: Tampa Bay +147 | Jacksonville -177
NFL Betting Total: O/U 37.5
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Bucs vs. Jags Gameday
Get ready for an electrifying NFL preseason showdown as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars this Saturday! Both teams are 1-0, but it’s Jacksonville that’s turning heads after a convincing 26-13 win over the Chiefs. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, has been a bit underwhelming, with many starters sitting out their 17-14 victory over Cincinnati.
Finishing with 42 combined points, the Buccaneers and Jaguars fell just short of the O/U line of 43.5 points in their most recent matchup. This was a game in which the Buccaneers came out on top 30-12, and they covered the spread as +2 underdogs, despite the Jaguars being the favorites heading into the game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Buccaneers led the Bengals 10-7, and they finished with a 17-14 win in this pre-season week one matchup. Our point spread line had the Buccaneers as +6 point underdogs, and with the final score being 17-14 in their favor, they not only won straight-up but also covered the spread.
As for the game itself, the over/under line was 38.5 points, and with 31 combined points, the teams fell short of surpassing that line.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats
Despite not finding the endzone through the air, Tampa Bay’s offense did enough to come away with a 17-14 win over the Bengals in their most recent game. The Buccaneers finished with 22 first downs and 254 yards passing on 38 attempts. They were limited to just 144 yards through the air and 12/20 for 144 yards, finishing with a passer rating of 61 and throwing one interception.
On the ground, the Buccaneers rushed for 136 yards, led by Sean Tucker with 68 yards on 10 attempts. In the passing game, Ryan Miller led the way with 42 yards receiving.
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The Buccaneers’ defense was tough to move the ball against on the ground in their most recent game, as they allowed just 36 rushing yards on 13 attempts. Despite not coming up with any sacks, they held the Bengals to 1 rushing first down and 2.8 yards per attempt.
Against the pass, the Buccaneers gave up 252 yards and 23 completions. They finished with 12 first downs allowed and forced the Bengals to go 2-of-8 on third down.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Jaguars are leading the Chiefs 23-10 in this week one pre-season matchup. Our Jaguars’ vs. Chiefs’ preview projected a final score of 20-17 in favor of Jacksonville, and with the Jaguars’ 26-13 lead, they are well on their way to covering the point spread and taking this one from the Chiefs.
Our point spread lines had the Jaguars as 2.5-point favorites, and with the Jaguars’ point spread win, they are in good shape to improve to 1-0 in the pre-season. The Jaguars and Chiefs’ combined point total of 39 is just under the O/U line of 40.
Jacksonville Jaguars Stats
Despite struggling on third down (27.3% conversion rate), the Jaguars’ offense put up 246 yards through the air in their 26-13 win over the Chiefs. They finished with 18 first downs and 102 rushing yards on 25 attempts, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt.
C.J. Beathard was the leading passer with 125 yards, going 7/14 with one touchdown. He finished with a passer rating of 104. D’Ernest Johnson led the team with 31 rushing yards, and Josiah Deguara was the top receiver with 42 yards.
Jacksonville’s defense really made life tough on the Chiefs on third down in their most recent game, as they allowed just a 15.4% conversion rate. Overall, the Jaguars’ passing defense was excellent, holding the Chiefs to just 158 yards and not allowing a touchdown.
They also had a great day getting after the quarterback, finishing with five sacks and winning the QB hit battle by a margin of +9. For the game, the Chiefs finished with just 264 yards of offense against them.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Buccaneers are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Jaguars are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Buccaneers are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Jaguars have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Buccaneers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Jaguars’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Buccaneers vs. Jaguars Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | +100 | +147 | +1.5 | +3 |
| Jaguars | -120 | -179 | -1.5 | -3 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Jacksonville -3
For this week two pre-season matchup between the Jaguars and Buccaneers, we have the Jaguars coming out on top by a score of 23-15. With the Jaguars being 3-point favorites at home, our pick vs. the spread is to take the Jaguars to cover at home.
As for the over/under, with the line sitting at 37.5 points, we like the over, projecting these teams to combine for 38 points.
The teams are heating up in joint practices this week, and with Jacksonville holding an 8-5 edge in preseason matchups, they’re looking to extend that lead.
The Bucs are coming in as +3 underdogs, while the Jags are favored at -3. Don’t miss out on the action—this game is set to be a thrilling preview of what’s to come this season!
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