Last Updated on January 14, 2023 1:19 pm by Anthony Rome
Chargers vs. Jaguars Prediction & Odds
A pair of quarterbacks making their postseason debuts will meet in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday night when Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars host Justin Herbert and the Chargers at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Do the Jags have another upset in them?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
143 Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5) at 144 Jacksonville Jaguars (+2.5); o/u 47.5
8:15 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 14, 2023
TIAA Bank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
Chargers vs. Jaguars Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 54% of public bettors are currently backing the Jaguars when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Chargers DFS Spin
Mike Williams (back) has been ruled out for the Wild Card round. Williams hurt his back in a meaningless Week 18 game against Denver and was not able to practice this week ahead of LA’s Wild Card game against the Jaguars. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said further testing revealed a break in Williams’ back that will probably sideline him for a couple weeks. Losing Williams — who had a team-leading 33 percent air yards share in the regular season — means Justin Herbert has no viable deep threat. We could see Herbert and the Chargers dink and dunk their way down the field against a weak Jacksonville secondary. Head coach Brandon Staley downplayed Williams’ injury early in the week and said he has no regrets about playing his starters for most of last week’s game against the Broncos.
Jacksonville Jaguars DFS Spin
Trevor Lawrence (toe) is questionable for Jacksonville’s Wild Card matchup against the Chargers. Whatever you say, Doug. Lawrence has been questionable in pretty much every week since injuring the toe against Detroit and has started every game since. He’ll be good to go against the Chargers and will probably be a chalk DFS play.
Chargers vs. Jaguars Betting Trends
Under is 5-0 in Chargers last 5 Wildcard games
Under is 5-1 in Chargers last 6 games overall
Under is 11-3 in Jaguars last 14 home games
Under is 6-2 in Jaguars last 8 vs. AFC
Chargers vs. Jaguars Prediction:
The Chargers are 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 games versus the Jaguars and are 5-0 against the number in their last five games in Jacksonville. They’re also 7-3 against the number in their last 10 playoff games, are 5-2 against the number in their last seven playoff road games and have cashed in their last nine road games. On the other side, the Jaguars are just 4-11 against the spread in their last 15 games following an ATS loss and are 0-4 against the number in their last four games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
NFL WILDCARD WEEKEND PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES CHARGERS -2.5