Jaguars vs Raiders Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 16

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  • The Raiders are -1 point favorites vs the Jaguars
  • Total (Over/Under): 39.5 points
  • Watch this game on CBS

The Jacksonville Jaguars (3-11-0) visit Allegiant Stadium to take on the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12-0) on Dec. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25pm EST in Paradise, NV.

The Raiders are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -1 (-105).

The Jaguars vs. Raiders Over/Under is 39.5 total points for the game.

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Jaguars vs. Raiders Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Jaguars+1 -11539.5 -105-105
Raiders -1 -10539.5 -115-115

Jaguars vs. Raiders Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Jaguars will win this game with 57.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Jaguars vs Raiders Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Jaguars will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Jaguars players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Jaguars Player Prop Bets Today

  • Brian Thomas Jr. has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.55 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Travis Etienne has hit the Carries Under in 8 of his last 9 away games (+6.75 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Travis Etienne has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+6.30 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Josh Reynolds has hit the Receptions Under in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.85 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Travis Etienne has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 7 of his last 9 away games (+4.65 Units / 44% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Raiders players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Raiders Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Jakobi Meyers has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.50 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Aidan O’Connell has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Alexander Mattison has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.85 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Jakobi Meyers has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Gardner Minshew has hit the Pass Attempts Under in 5 of his last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 53% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Raiders vs Jaguars

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Alexander Mattison (LV) +550
Travis Etienne (Jac) +750
Tank Bigsby (Jac) +750
Brian Thomas Jr. (JAC) +800
Brock Bowers (LV) +800
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 away games (+6.95 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 away games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games (+2.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars have hit the 2H Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 games (+1.81 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Las Vegas Raiders have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.90 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Las Vegas Raiders have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Las Vegas Raiders have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Las Vegas Raiders have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.95 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Las Vegas Raiders have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)

Jaguars Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Jaguars art 7-6 (+0.45 Units / 2.93% ROI).

  • Jaguars are 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.5 Units / -46.96% ROI
  • Jaguars are 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • Jaguars are 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / ROI

Raiders Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Raiders are 5-8 (-3.95 Units / -25.32% ROI).

  • Raiders are 2-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.6 Units / -55.48% ROI
  • Raiders are 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • Raiders are 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Jacksonville Jaguars: Keys to the Game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders

The Jaguars are winless (0-4) when tied at the end of quarter 1 since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Jaguars are 1-15 (.062) whe trailing at the end of the frist half since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .235.

The Jaguars are 2-8 (.200) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Jaguars are 1-10 (.091) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards this season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .398.

Las Vegas Raiders: Keys to the Game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Raiders are 1-17 (.056) when rushing less than 25 times since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .274.

The Raiders are 1-13 (.071) when intercepting no passes since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .372.

The Raiders are winless (0-8) when tied at the end of quarter 1 since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Raiders are 1-6 (.143) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.

Additional Matchup Notes for Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders have a third down conversion rate of just 12.5% on 3rd and 10+ YTG since the 2023 season — T-4th-worst in NFL. The Jaguars defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of just 13.3% on 3rd and 10+ YTG since the 2023 season — 5th-best in NFL.

The Raiders ran just 24.6% offensive plays on their opponent’s side of the field last week — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Jaguars allowed their opponents to runjust 32.1% of plays in their territory last week — 5th-best in NFL.

The Raiders have thrown the ball 57.5% of the time since the 2023 season — 4th-highest in NFL. The Jaguars have allowed 7.1 yards per dropback since the 2023 season — T-2nd-worst in NFL.

The Jaguars have run successful plays on 48.5% of pass attempts against a light rush since the 2023 season — 4th-best in NFL. The Raiders have allowed successful plays on 51.6% of pass attempts with a light rush since the 2023 season — 5th-worst in NFL.

Jaguars RBs have averaged 2.5 yards after contact per carry this season — T-4th-best in NFL. The Raiders have allowed 2.3 yards after contact per carry this season — T-4th-worst in NFL.

Jaguars RBs have averaged 2.5 yards after contact per carry this season — T-4th-best in NFL. The Raiders have allowed 2.5 yards after contact per carry to RBs this season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

Jacksonville Jaguars Offense: Important Stats

The Jaguars have averaged just 15.6 offensive penalty yards per game (218/14) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 25.4.

The Jaguars have been flagged 33 times on offense this season — fewest in NFL.

The Jaguars have been flagged 24 times for 10+ yards on offense since the 2023 season — fewest in NFL.

The Jaguars have run 34% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 1st half this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 45%.

Las Vegas Raiders Offense: Important Stats

The Raiders have faced a blitz 23% of the time this season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 15%.

The Raiders have run successful plays on 17% of rush attempts against a light front since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 45%.

The Raiders have run successful plays on 16% of rush attempts against a light front this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

The Raiders have faced a blitz 197 times this season — most in NFL.

Jacksonville Jaguars Defense: Important Stats

The Jaguars defense has allowed 7 TDs on first drive of the game this season — most in NFL.

The Jaguars defense has allowed a passer rating of 133.1 on 3rd and long (61 Pass Attempts) this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 81.2.

The Jaguars defense has allowed 63 receptions for 20+ yards this season — most in NFL.

The Jaguars defense allowed 3 TD passes in close and late situations last season — T-most in NFL.

Las Vegas Raiders Defense: Important Stats

The Raiders defense has allowed a passer rating of just 88.2 open coverage (47 Pass Attempts) since Week 12 — best in NFL; League Avg: 124.0.

The Raiders defense blitzed on just 9% of plays last season — 3rd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 15%.

The Raiders defense has allowed 6 TDs on first drive of the game this season — 2nd-most in NFL.

The Raiders defense has allowed 9 TD passes when the opposing QB has scrambled since the 2023 season — most in NFL.

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.