Chargers vs. Jaguars Total Prediction
The total for Saturday night’s NFL Wildcard playoff matchup between the Chargers and Jaguars at 8:15 p.m. ET currently sits at 47.5 points. Is that too high or will the young QBs in this matchup put on a show?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
143 Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5) at 144 Jacksonville Jaguars (+2.5); o/u 47.5
8:15 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 14, 2023
TIAA Bank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
Chargers vs. Jaguars Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 54% of public bettors are currently backing the Jaguars when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Chargers DFS Spin
Joey Bosa left the Chargers’ Week 18 game against the Broncos with an unspecified injury. CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin believes Bosa may have aggravated the groin injury that required surgery this season. Bosa was seen on the LA sideline getting attention from medical staff and grimacing after at least two plays in which he nearly sacked Russell Wilson. Why head coach Brandon Staley played his injury-marred EDGE rusher in a meaningless Week 18 game, we’ll never know. But without Bosa, the Chargers defense has had consistent trouble pressuring the passer.
Jacksonville Jaguars DFS Spin
Zay Jones caught 4-of-6 targets for 21 yards in the Jaguars’ Week 18 win over the Titans. Jones simply couldn’t find room to operate against the swarming Tennessee defense on a night the Jaguars somehow managed to run under 50 offensive plays from scrimmage. Jones, Christian Kirk, and Evan Engram continue to take turns as the featured option on a now-potent pass offense as the Jaguars get set to host the Chargers in the wildcard round. Only a Ravens upset of the Bengals on Sunday could force a different wildcard opponent.
Chargers vs. Jaguars Betting Trends
Favorite is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings
Chargers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings
Chargers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Jacksonville
Chargers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games
Chargers vs. Jaguars Prediction:
The under is 5-1 in the Chargers’ last six games overall, is 5-0 in their last five wildcard games and is 24-9 in their last 33 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous contest. The under is 11-3 in the Jaguars’ last 14 home games, is 6-2 in their last eight conference games and is 19-9 in their last 28 games versus a team with a winning record.
NFL WILDCARD WEEKEND PREDICTION: CHARGERS/JAGUARS UNDER 47.5
