Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction

The Indianapolis Colts will beat the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Indianapolis Colts will cover the spread, and the total will go under.

Both teams are ranked closely in offensive production, with the Colts averaging 28 points per game and the Jaguars at 27.3. However, the Colts have displayed a more efficient passing game at 67.2%, compared to the Jaguars’ accuracy of 60.8%. This efficiency translates to a slight edge in yardage as well, with the Colts gaining approximately 241 yards through the air, while the Jaguars are just under 233. Furthermore, the Colts are running the ball more effectively, averaging nearly 129 rushing yards per game on 26.6 attempts. In contrast, Jacksonville manages around 118 rushing yards on 29.1 attempts, indicating that the Colts are not only more productive but are also more effective at generating offense with fewer carries.

Defensively, the Colts’ strength against the pass has been pivotal. Allowing fewer yards per pass attempt gives them the upper hand in this matchup, as they can effectively negate the Jaguars’ passing attempts. Additionally, with both teams scoring in the lower 20s in this matchup and their ability to suppress scoring, I predict that the total points will fall under the expected range. With superior efficiency metrics both in passing and rushing, I expect the Colts to secure the win and cover the spread decisively.