NFL Prop Bets: Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts - Week 8

The Indianapolis Colts (2-5) face the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) at EverBank Stadium for Week 8. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Jaguars are favored to win at -395, currently marked as 7.5-point favorites, while the Colts are at +310.

The total points line is set at 46.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 27-20 Jacksonville.

The Colts (-108) have a 4-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Jaguars (-112) hold a record of 3-3-0.
The Colts have a 4-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Jaguars have a 2-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Colts are averaging 22.0 points per game this season (T20th in the league). Comparatively, the Jaguars are performing better, averaging 25.7 (9th).
Defensively, the Colts are giving up a whopping 25.7 points per game this season (T23rd in the league), while the Jaguars are giving up an average of 17.3 points (3rd).

Moving the chains

With an average of just 298.0, the Colts rank 25th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Jaguars rank 11th with 347.7 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Colts are giving up 340.3 per game this season (17th in the league), while the Jaguars are giving up an average of 346.0 (20th).

Ascendency in the air

The Colts have recorded 180.4 passing yards per game this season (25th in the league). Although not an overly impressive number, they could yet cash in against a Jaguars defense which has allowed 273.8 passing yards per game (30th).
Meanwhile, the Jaguars have recorded 234.8 passing yards per game this season (14th in the league), while the Colts' defense has given up 215.9 passing yards per game (13th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Colts have recorded 117.6 rushing yards per game this season (14th in the league). Although not a bad number, they may still struggle to perform against a Jaguars defense which ranks 1st for opponent rushing yards, allowing 72.2 per game.
On the other hand, the Jaguars have recorded 112.8 rushing yards per game this season (18th in the league), while the Colts are giving up 124.4 rushing yards per game (22nd).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Colts have recorded 3 total takeaways this season (T31st in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Jaguars, who have recorded 9 (T11th).
On offense, the Colts have recorded 12 total giveaways this season (T27th in the league), while the Jaguars have taken better care of the ball, recording 4 (T4th).

First to Score

The Colts are +145 to score first, while the Jaguars are -188.

The Colts have scored first in six of their seven games this season.
The Jaguars have scored first in five of their six games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Colts are +180 to record the first touchdown, while the Jaguars are -225.

The Colts have recorded the first touchdown in six of their seven games this season.
The Jaguars have recorded the first touchdown in five of their six games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Indianapolis Touchdown	4 / 7	+383
Indianapolis Field Goal	2 / 7	+392
Indianapolis Safety	0 / 7	+6300
Jacksonville Touchdown	4 / 6	+134
Jacksonville Field Goal	1 / 6	+321
Jacksonville Safety	0 / 6	+7200

Which team will get a quick start?

The Colts are +198 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Jaguars are -253.

The Colts have been the first to score 10 points in four of their seven games this season.
The Jaguars have also been the first to score 10 points in four of their six games.