NFL Prop Bets: Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars - Week 9

The Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) face the Baltimore Ravens (4-4) at M&T Bank Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Jaguars started the week as 8.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 10.0, leaving the Jaguars at -535 and Ravens at +400.

The total points line is set at 39.5, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 25-15 Jacksonville.

The Jaguars (-108) have a 4-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Ravens (-112) hold a record of 2-5-1.
The Jaguars have a 3-4-0 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total points line and four have gone under). The Ravens have a 4-3-1 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Jaguars are averaging 28.0 points per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Ravens are averaging only 22.4 (19th).
Defensively, the Jaguars are giving up only 15.9 points per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Ravens are giving up an average of 25.4 points (22nd).

Moving the chains

With an average of 350.3, the Jaguars rank 10th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Ravens rank 14th with 338.6 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Jaguars are giving up 331.3 per game this season (16th in the league), while the Ravens are giving up an average of 331.0 (15th).

Ascendency in the air

The Jaguars have recorded 227.4 passing yards per game this season (16th in the league). Comparatively, the Ravens' defense has given up 228.3 passing yards per game (21st).
Meanwhile, the Ravens have recorded 205.1 passing yards per game this season (21st in the league), while the Jaguars' defense has given up 253.9 passing yards per game (29th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Jaguars have recorded 122.9 rushing yards per game this season (13th in the league). Conversely, the Ravens are giving up 102.8 rushing yards per game (13th).
On the other hand, the Ravens have recorded an impressive 133.5 rushing yards per game this season (6th in the league), although the Jaguars have been even better at stifling the run, conceding just 77.4 yards per game (1st).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Jaguars have recorded 12 total takeaways this season (T6th in the league), while the Ravens have failed to perform at the same level, recording 8 (T21st).
On offense, the Jaguars have recorded 5 total giveaways this season (T4th in the league), while the Ravens have recorded 8 (T10th).

First to Score

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

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

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Jaguars are -235 to record the first touchdown, while the Ravens are +190.

The Jaguars have recorded the first touchdown in six of their seven games this season.
The Ravens have recorded the first touchdown in four of their eight games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Jacksonville Touchdown	5 / 7	+145
Jacksonville Field Goal	1 / 7	+284
Jacksonville Safety	0 / 7	+6800
Baltimore Touchdown	4 / 8	+417
Baltimore Field Goal	1 / 8	+365
Baltimore Safety	0 / 8	+6300

Which team will get a quick start?

The Jaguars are -293 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Ravens are +237.

The Jaguars have been the first to score 10 points in five of their seven games this season.
The Ravens have also been the first to score 10 points in five of their eight games.