Jets vs. Jaguars odds prediction betting tips for NFL Week 1

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When the Jets host the Chad Ruhwedel Jersey Jaguars to open a critical Week 16 of the 2022 NfL season on "Thursday Night Football" (8:15 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video), both teams will try to strengthen their playoff hopes.New York is 7-7, tied with division rival New England and a full game out of the final AFC wild-card spot. Jacksonville is 6-8, only one game behind Tenne see in the AFC South.The matchup will feature Jaguars second-year No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence starting at quarterback vs. Jets second-year No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson. While Lawrence has turned the corner to prove he has the talent of a franchise QB, Wilson has struggled and is only playing again with Mike White (ribs) needing to mi s a second consecutive game.Lawrence is coming off two huge performances in wins over the Titans and Cowboys. The Jets have lost three straight to the Vikings, Bills and Lions.Here's everything to know about betting on Jets vs. Jaguars in Week 16, including updated odds, trends and our prediction for "Thursday Night Football."NFL WEEK 16 PICKS: | Spread: Jets by 1Over/under:38Moneyline:Jaguars -105, Jets -115This is e sentially a pick 'em game as the line has swayed slightly either way. The Jets just lost a crushing home game and their advantage has been inconsistent at MetLife Stadium.()Jets vs. Jaguars all-time seriesThe series of 16 meetings is tied 8-8 after the Jets won 26-21 on Dec. 26 of the 2021 season. That ended a two-game Jaguars winning streak. Before then, the Jets were on a four-game roll going back to 2011.Three trends to know54 percent are spread bettors siding with the home-standing Jets to take care of the small number on a short week.63 percent of total bettors are feeling again like a sub-40 number is a little too low and are taking the over.The Jets are 8-6 against the spread this season with only 5 games going over. The Jaguars are 6-7 ATS with 8 games going over.Three things to watchThe two TrevorsNot only did Lawrence go off against the Cowboys, all his key weapons also did, led by wide receivers Christian Kirk and Zay Jones and tight end Evan Engram. But it also was key to get fellow second-year Clemson product Travis Etienne Jr. going again in the running game. Jacksonville will hope its offense can click everywhere to get the better of New York's tough defense, now without left tackle Cam Robinson (knee).The two WilsonsThe Jets need Wilson to pa s better and be more efficient. White was the QB who took most advantage of having good weapons led by dynamic rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Zach to Garrett must heat up because the Jaguars are vulnerable in pa s defense, but they also can exploit teams' mistakes, such as Zach holding the ball too long or throwing into coverage.The two coachesOffensive-minded Doug Pederson has proved he's been a great hire for the Jaguars, cleaning up the Urban Meyer me s and reminding many why he was capable of leading the Eagles to Super Bowl victory. Defensive-mined Robert Saleh has been a great motivator for his young Jets. They will be having a key che s match of personnel with strengths on different sides of the ball, with one or two key matchups making the difference.Stat that matters96.2 vs. 79. The Jaguars are one of the most efficient pa sing teams in the league, ranked No. 9. The Jets are one of the worst, ranked No. 29. With the potential for some rain and wind in the game, cutting down on mistakes will be big. It's easier to trust the Jaguars there, despite some recent turnover i sues.It's hard to ignore that Lawrence is confident and hot, giving the Jaguars a huge edge at the most important position. Lawrence is more likely to shine against a tough defense, which he proved the past two weeks, than Wilson rising vs. a weaker unit, which he proved last week.Jaguars 23, Jets 20 Casey Fitzgerald Jersey