Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 15, 2023 02:15 CET
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction 15.01.2023. The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Los Angeles Chargers will play one of the most interesting games in the NFL wild-card round.
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers 1×2: 2.10 / 1.77
Asian Handicap (+2 / -2): 1.87 / 1.87
Total Over/Under (47.5): 1.91 / 1.91
Odds via BetUS Sportsbook.
Jacksonville Jaguars Team News
When the Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Detroit Lions 40 days ago, they were at 4-8. No one thought they could win their division, but they did. They won five of their last five games, including last week’s victory over the Tennessee Titans for the division title.
Two most responsible individuals for the Jaguars success are head coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Trevor Lawrence. They completely changed the DNA of a franchise that was used to failure. Their offense works very well, the offensive line are doing more than solid job, plus their defense had a couple of outstanding games. Although they will be playing at home, the Jaguars will definitely be more relaxed than the Chargers because they have already achieved much more than was predicted.
The Jaguars will try to impose as much running game as possible in this matchup. The Los Angeles Chargers defense is built to stop teams that rely on throwing the ball, and there’s no question how coach Pederson will try to outplay them.
Los Angeles Chargers Team News
The Los Angeles Chargers managed to make it to the playoffs. That was also their goal last season when things were going in the right direction until a couple of weeks before the end. Then, they experienced two unexpected defeats and a real disappointment followed.
The Chargers were in a similar situation this year. They were at 6-6 after 12 games played, but they remained calm. They defeated the Miami Dolphins and the Tennessee Titans at home and everything was simpler after that. Justin Herbert had a weaker season than last year, as did the entire Chargers offense. Head coach Brandon Staley would probably be fired if they didn’t make the playoffs, although it is expected that the game in Jacksonville won’t be the only one they will play in this postseason.
The Chargers know that the Jaguars defense is very weak. The key thing will be that they don’t allow themselves many turnovers. They have greater individual quality in almost all important positions and if they establish desired rhythm from the very beginning, they will be closer to win.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers H2H
These two teams played against each other in the regular season. Jacksonville Jaguars won in Los Angeles 38:10. That game took place on September 25. Prior to that, the Chargers won eight of nine H2H games.
Injuries and Suspensions
The Jacksonville Jaguars have no problem with absences. Mike Williams is questionable, while all other players are available to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
When it comes to the playoffs, experience matter. If we look at both teams coaches, the Jacksonville Jaguars sideline have incomparably more experience. Coach Pederson won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles and his team always played well in January. On the other hand, for Brandon Staley, this will be the biggest challenge in his career. Even his closest collaborators haven’t had many games like this so far.
Also, if you look at the matchup, it’s simply on the side of the Jaguars. They showed it when these two teams played against each other in September. The Chargers defense will have a lot of trouble stopping the Jaguars run game. Herbert has to play at his best and it could easily happen that even that won’t be enough this time. Yes, the Chargers are better when it comes to talent, but in this game, other factors could be more important.
Kick-off time: Sunday, 15.01.2023. 02:15 CET
Prediction: Jacksonville Jaguars +3
Odds: 1.74
Sportsbook: BetUS
