Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars 9/17/2023 NFL Predictions, Forecast and Tips

Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars 9/17/2023 – At TIAA Bank Field in Week 2 action, Kansas City Chiefs will face Jacksonville Jaguars with both teams coming into this matchup with something to prove, making for an intriguing contest to follow. The Chiefs are one of the favorites to win the 2023 NFL Super Bowl with Patrick Mahomes and his squad looking intact.

The Chiefs had an encouraging preseason campaign with a 2-1 record, showing glimpses of their potential. Unfortunately, their regular-season opener against the Lions ended in a heartbreaking one-point loss after starting strongly; after being outscored 14-6 in the second half by Detroit sealed their fate and resulted in a 21-20 loss for Kansas City.

The Jacksonville Jaguars had an undefeated preseason, winning all three exhibition games without dropping a game. In their regular-season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Trevor Lawrence scored 241 yards passing with two touchdowns and one interception; Travis Etienne led his rushing attack with 77 yards and one score to showcase their explosiveness.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Chiefs	-2.5 (-120)	-155	51.5 o (-110)
Jaguars	+2.5 (+100)	‘+135	51.5 u (-110)

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— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 11, 2023

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Patrick Mahomes was stellar for the Chiefs on Friday with 226 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception on 29 passes. Mahomes showed his mobility with 45 rushing yards from six attempts – further showing off his mobility! Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson emerged as key receiving targets with an aggregate total of 93 receiving yards between them – although overall the team struggled on both ground play and third down conversion, showing where there are areas for growth.

Calvin Ridley stood out among Jaguars receivers with eight receptions for 101 yards and a score. Their resilience and ability to seize opportunities propelled them to an impressive 31-21 win.

An in-depth look at both teams’ statistics reveals some striking patterns. The Chiefs have been on an incredible run recently with an 8-1 record in their last nine games and a 7-1 against Jacksonville since April 22. Multiple games between these two have had total points under 2.5 in recent games which highlights how important defense is in their respective strategies.

Kansas City enjoys a distinct historical edge against Jacksonville, boasting an 8-2 SU record over their last ten meetings and going 4-1 against the spread when playing away against them.

On the flip side, Jacksonville has been dominant at home, winning five consecutive games at TIAA Bank Field and going undefeated versus Kansas City this season at home (1-4 against the spread).

The Chiefs have displayed remarkable resilience over their last nine games with an 8-1 Straight Up record that displays their ability to prevail time after time. Kansas City has had four out of five games where their total points went under, indicating more defensive-minded and lower-scoring affairs in recent contests.

NFL Betting Odds: Jacksonville Jaguars +2.5 — Over/Under: 50

The Jaguars have been on a roll, winning seven out of their last eight games to demonstrate their improved form. Recent matchups for them have been marked by lower total point totals; four of their last six games saw total points go under, signaling an emphasis on defensive performance and efficient game management.

On paper, Kansas City holds an advantage against Jacksonville with 7-2-1 SU records in their last ten meetings; this trend suggests that they have consistently outshone them head-to-head. Jacksonville and Kansas City have seen each other play four road games so far and the Chiefs have gone 4-1 against the spread (ATS), showing they can cover spread-away games with ease.

As both teams prepare to square off in Week 2, statistics provide an in-depth examination of both their recent performances and historical trends. While the Chiefs hold historic dominance in their favor, recent success from the Jaguars’ home-field advantage makes this matchup intriguing between AFC contenders. Football fans can look forward to an intense battle on the field as these data-driven teams seek an early victory in the 2023 NFL season.

This statistical analysis sets the stage for an intriguing matchup, pitting Kansas City’s offensive firepower and longstanding dominance over Jacksonville against their recent success and home-field advantage – creating an unforgettable showdown that could go all the way down to the wire! Football enthusiasts should prepare themselves for an electrifying showdown.

Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends

Jacksonville are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Jacksonville’s last 6 games.
Jacksonville are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Jacksonville’s last 6 games against Kansas City.
Jacksonville are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Jacksonville are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City.

Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Pick

As two AFC teams take the field in Week 2, all eyes will be on them to see which squad can notch its second win of the season and create momentum heading into future weeks. Boasting young talent and veteran quarterbacks with an appetite for victory, this match promises to be an exhilarating chapter of the 2023 NFL season. The NFL expert picks today are predicting a win for the Chiefs.

Score Prediction: Chiefs 29, Jaguars 18.