Packers vs Jaguars Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 8
The Jaguars, who are the underdog at +184 on the money line, will host the Packers at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. The Packers are favored by -4.5 on the road in this week eight non-conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 1:00 ET, and the game will be televised on FOX. The Packers’ money line odds are -221, and the over/under line is 50 points.
Prediction at a Glance for Jaguars vs Packers
- We have the Packers winning this one by a score of 25 to 24
- Even though we like the Packers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Jaguars at +4.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 50 points
Betting Odds & Lines for this Game
- Spread: Packers -4.5 | Jaguars +4.5
- Total: 50
- MoneyLine: Packers -221 | Jaguars +184
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Packers vs. Jaguars Prediction: MoneyLine
Jordan Love has been solid for the Packers, throwing for 220 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 7, with a passer rating of 95. He did have 2 interceptions and was sacked 3 times. Before that, he had a 4-touchdown game in week 6, with 258 yards and a passer rating of 119. In week 7, Romeo Doubs led the team with 8 catches for 94 yards, while Josh Jacobs had 76 yards on 12 carries.
Green Bay is currently 8th in our offensive power rankings. They are 6th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 26.6, and also 6th in yards per game, with 382.4. They rank 10th in passing yards and 5th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 13th in the league, converting 40.5% of their attempts.
Heading into week 8, the Jaguars rank 16th in our offensive power rankings. They are 19th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 20.7, and 17th in yards per game, with 325.9. Jacksonville ranks 13th in passing attempts and 19th in passing yards per game (201.6). On the ground, they are 25th in rushing attempts but 12th in rushing yards per game, averaging 124.3. They rank 24th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage (34.2%) and 18th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 5th in red zone attempts.
Trevor Lawrence posted a passer rating of 121 in week 7, going 15/20 for 193 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars’ win over the Patriots. Tank Bigsby had 26 carries for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Brian Thomas Jr. led the team with 5 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown. Jacksonville scored 22 points in the 2nd quarter and converted 6 of 10 3rd-down attempts in week 7.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction Packers -221 (Bet Now)
Packers vs. Jaguars Prediction: Total
In their 24-22 win over the Texans, the Packers’ defense allowed just 55 passing yards on 10 completions. However, they did struggle against the run, giving up 142 yards on 33 attempts. The Packers’ secondary played well, allowing only 2.6 yards per pass attempt and no passing touchdowns, while also holding Houston to 30.8% on third down.
Green Bay’s defense also recorded four sacks in the game, and they won the battle in quarterback hits and tackles for loss.
Jacksonville’s defense played well in their 32-16 win over the Patriots, holding them to just 38 rushing yards on 15 attempts. Despite giving up 257 passing yards, the Jaguars limited New England to 295 total yards. The Patriots did find the endzone twice through the air, while completing 70.3% of their passes.
On third downs, the Patriots only converted 50% of their chances. The Jaguars also managed two sacks and had three more quarterback hits than New England.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction UNDER 50 (Bet Now)
Packers vs. Jaguars Prediction: Spread
Heading into week 8, the Packers are riding a three-game winning streak, which includes victories over the Rams, Cardinals, and Texans. In week 7, Green Bay narrowly defeated Houston 24-22, bringing their record to 5-2. The Packers were favored by 3 points but couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s 46 points fell short of the 47.5-point O/U line.
With a 5-2 record, Green Bay has a 76.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 21.7% chance of winning the NFC North. They rank 5th in our power rankings and are 4-3 against the spread. Their O/U record is 3-3-1, with their games averaging 47 points (the O/U line has averaged 45.1 points).
- Green Bay has put together a record of 3-0 over their past three games. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 0-2-1.
- Across their last five road contests, Green Bay has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 30 points per game.
Jacksonville snapped a four-game losing streak in week 7, defeating the Patriots 32-16 at home. The Jaguars were 7-point favorites and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 3-4. They are 1-3 against the spread as favorites and 2-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record stands at 4-3, with the over hitting in three straight games.
Jacksonville sits 25th in our power rankings and has a 7.4% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2-5 this season, including a 2-1 record at home and an 0-4 mark on the road. In the AFC South, they rank 3rd with a 1-1 division record.
- Through their last three games, the Jaguars have a record of 2-1. But, they did not perform well vs the spread in these games, going 1-2. Their over-under record in these matchups was 2-1.
- Across the Jaguars last five home games, the team averaged 16 points per game while allowing 30. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 0-5 straight-up.
- Free Spread Prediction Jaguars +4.5 (Bet Now)
Packers vs. Jaguars Pick: Jaguars +4.5
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Jaguars to cover as home underdogs. They are currently sitting at +4.5 point underdogs vs. the Packers in this week eight matchup. Our predicted final score is 25-24 in favor of the Packers.
For the over/under, with the line sitting at 50 points, we have a slight lean towards the under, with a projected combined score of 49 points.