The Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) are favored by 10 points against the Houston Texans (0-2) for a Sunday matchup at the EverBank Stadium in Week 3. Going into this AFC South matchup, the Houston Texans sit fourth in the division with zero wins from two matches. The Jacksonville Jaguars rank first with one win. By the look of things, a challenging year awaits the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans. The playoffs look like a tall order. They aim to prove this perception wrong, beginning with a victory on Sunday.

Form Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars slipped to 1-1 for the season last week after falling to a 9-17 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs. They are 5-2 across their seven most recent games and 2-1 in the past three at home.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have scored 20.0 points per game this season, which is pretty average compared to the other NFL offenses. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense is near the average level for the league, conceding 19 points per game.

Many doubt that the Jacksonville Jaguars will make the playoffs this season due to their roster and upcoming challenges. With their odds stacked against them, they must defy expectations and battle uphill in order to reach the postseason.

Form Houston Texans

The Houston Texans fell to a second consecutive defeat last time out when the Indianapolis Colts beat them 20-31. The visitors are now 2-3 in their past five games overall and 2-1 in the last three on the road.

The Houston Texans offense has struggled to bring its A-game this season, putting up a mere 14.5 points on average. Putting up a good defense has been no walk in the park for the Houston Texans either, with the visitors allowing a poor 28.0 points per game.

The Houston Texans are back with a vengeance. After missing out on the playoffs last season, they’re determined to make a comeback. With a renewed sense of focus, they’re looking to improve on their 3-13-1 record and secure a more competitive standing in the AFC South.

H2H

The Jacksonville Jaguars won 31-3 against the Houston Texans in their most recent encounter at the NRG Stadium on January 2023. In the last ten AFC South matchups of this series, the Houston Texans came out on top more often than not. The away team claimed nine wins against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving them with an overall record of 9-1-0.

In their past ten head-to-head games, the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off 13.8 points on average per game, whereas Houston Texans managed 21.9 points per match.

Standings

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Houston Texans (+375) | Jacksonville Jaguars (-500)
• Against the spread (ATS): Houston Texans +10.0 (-110) | Jacksonville Jaguars -10.0 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 44.0 (-110) | (-110)

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Moneyline

Take the Houston Texans to win (4.75) outright.

Following their 9-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, the Jacksonville Jaguars are now on a 4-1 run. They’re the favorites to continue their winning ways on Sunday with -500 odds, suggesting a 83% chance of a home victory. On the other hand, a Houston Texans win is priced at +375, with the visitors 0-1 on the road and 0-2 overall for this season.

All arrows point toward the Jacksonville Jaguars (-500) at the EverBank Stadium. Their recent matchup against the Houston Texans resulted in a 3-31 win. This, along with their home advantage, makes backing the Jacksonville Jaguars for victory a compelling choice.

Against the Spread

Take the Houston Texans +10.0 (1.91) as they are the best bet.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the 10-point favorites over the Houston Texans, according to the oddsmakers. If the hosts hold that to be true, they could well be on their way to one of the biggest victories of Week 3. The Houston Texans won five out of their last five visits to the EverBank Stadium, posting an average margin of victory of 11.8 points.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have gone 1-1 ATS this season and 0-1 ATS at the EverBank Stadium. In their previous seven games, the Jacksonville Jaguars went 6-1 ATS overall and 2-1 ATS in the last three games at home.

The Houston Texans have gone 0-1 ATS on the road. Their overall record for the season is 0-2 ATS. The visitors are 2-1 ATS from their three most recent road trips, as well as 2-3 ATS in their last five games overall.

Over/Under

Total over 44.0 (1.91) is your best bet for this game.

There was an average of 35.7 points scored in the previous ten clashes between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans.

The latest game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans is projected to have a total line of 44.0 points by the oddsmakers, which is 2.2 points higher than the average of 41.8 points the two teams scored in their last five meetings.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 1-1 O/U against the total this season. Their record at the EverBank Stadium is 0-1 O/U. The Jacksonville Jaguars had two of their previous five home games go above the predicted total line, averaging 45.3 points.

The Houston Texans are 1-1 O/U this season. In four of their last five games, the total went under. The Houston Texans had one of their previous 10 games going above the predicted total line, averaging 35.0 points.