Handicappers expect the Jacksonville Jaguars to be on top of the AFC South this season. Thus, football betting sites predict they will win the Jaguars vs Colts game in the opening week of the NFL season.
Against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, Doug Pederson’s Eagles are -150 favorites on the betting board to win the division. With rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, the Colts are embarking on a minor rebuild.
Betting Analysis and Predictions
All indications are that Richardson will be Indianapolis’ starting quarterback to begin the 2023 season. Richardson’s draft stock skyrocketed in the offseason due to his exceptional athleticism. His time at the University of Florida wasn’t very fruitful, but he still had plenty of suitors because of his playmaking skills.
The combination of Richardson’s rushing skills and that of All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor should give the Colts a formidable ground game.
Jacksonville has more talent than Indianapolis has. The Jaguars dominated the AFC South and pushed the Kansas City Chiefs to the brink in the AFC Divisional Round last year. Trevor Lawrence’s star is on the rise and on an exponential curve. Despite having to play in a potentially unfriendly environment on the road in Indianapolis, Jacksonville should be able to beat Indy by at least 10 points.
According to bookie software reports, the 2022 Jaguars season ended on a high note, and they will be looking to extend that success into the 2023 NFL season.
Jaguars vs Colts Betting Picks
Game time: September 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
Bet on the Jacksonville Jaguars at -3.5
Against a Jacksonville defense specializing in havoc, the Colts will likely start overrated backup quarterback Gardiner Minshew or rookie passer Anthony Richardson. In 2022, the Jaguars had the fourth-highest pressure rate in the league and the most quarterback knockdowns (77). Thus, our football betting pick is on the Jaguars.
