Jaguars at Raiders Picks, Predictions & Betting Odds
- Odds: Raiders -5
- Over/Under: 46
- Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: CBS
Odds as of Thursday evening and via DraftKings, where Action Network users get a risk-free bet up to $500.
The Jaguars and Raiders are on nasty losing streaks as they enter their Week 15 matchup. Which team will end their struggles and pick up a win?
Our experts preview this matchup below.
Jaguars-Raiders Injury Report
Which team is healthier? Raiders
If Josh Jacobs (shoulder) suits up, I’d consider Oakland the healthier team. He has practiced in some fashion this week, which is a good sign for his status, but he's still dealing with a fractured shoulder. His status sounds up in the air at the time of writing.
The Jaguars consider D.J. Chark (foot) as “week-to-week” and claim he’ll be a game-time decision. He hasn’t practiced on Wednesday or Thursday, which typically isn’t a great sign. Even if he somehow does play, he likely won’t be 100%. I’d consider him more doubtful than questionable. — Justin Bailey
Note: Info as of Thursday. See our Injury Report for daily practice participation and game statuses up until kickoff.
Biggest Mismatch
Raiders Running Backs vs. Jaguars Linebackers
Even if Jacobs is out, I still like the matchup for backups DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard.
Just two years ago, the Jags had one of the league’s most feared defenses. Now, they are No. 31 in rush defense and No. 26 in pass defense against running backs (per Football Outsiders’ DVOA metric).
Just last week, the Jags allowed Chargers backs to go off for a combined 326 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries and 10 targets.
And that was no fluke: Over the past month, the Jags have allowed 225.8 yards and 2.3 touchdowns on 26 carries and five targets per game to opposing backfields.
The problem lies primarily with the Jags linebackers: Starters Myles Jack (knee, IR) and Quincy Williams (hand, IR) hadn’t played well this year anyway. They’re replaced by backups Donald Payne and Austin Calitro, both undrafted third-year special-teamers with little experience on defense.
And with their limited playing time this year, they’ve produced some incredibly poor Pro Football Focus grades.
- Donald Payne: 27.3 overall grade, 50.8 run defense, 27.1 coverage
- Austin Calitro: 40.7 overall grade, 46.4 run defense, 44.5 coverage
It almost doesn’t even matter who the running backs are: If they’re facing the Jags, they have a massive edge.
But I like the Raiders backs enough on their own. Jacobs was the first back selected in the 2019 draft, and he has lived up to the hype with 100.6 yards and 0.58 touchdowns from scrimmage per game. Washington put up 96 yards and a touchdown on 20 touches in Jacobs’ absence last week. And Richard is popping in one of our FantasyLabs Models.
Against the Jags, the backfield trio of Jacobs, Washington and Richard has 200-yard, multi-touchdown potential. — Matthew Freedman
Sean Koerner's Projected Odds
- Projected Spread: Raiders -4
- Projected Total: 45.5
All underlying metrics show value on the Jaguars on this number, but the human element needs to be factored in here. The Jaguars have completely given up, especially on defense, so it’s hard to trust them right now. Additionally, this is the Raiders’ last game in Oakland.
Similar to the Dolphins game, I’m not interested in trying to find value with so many conflicting variables. I’ll only be taking a stab at player props from this matchup instead. — Sean Koerner
Expert Pick
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