NFL Wild Card Betting Odds & Picks: Chargers vs. Jaguars (01/14/2023)

Last year the Jacksonville Jaguars lost a season with the amateur-hour antics of head coach Urban Meyer. The Pontiff failed to last a full NFL betting odds Campaign as an NFL boss. Of major concern was that the #1 2021 NFL Draft Pick Trevor Lawrence got no help learning the pro game. But Doug Pederson came to the rescue to lead a full transformation of the Jaguars into the AFC South champions. Lawrence jumpstarted his career with a stellar 2022 performance. Jacksonville hosts the dangerous Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, January 14, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET
Location:TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Florida
TV Coverage:NBC
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Chargers-1 (-110)47½ (-110)-115
Jaguars+1 (-110)47½ (-110)-105
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Chargers at Jaguars SBG Odds Overview

Sharps always like quality sports betting home dogs and get one with the Jaguars. Jacksonville is playing its best football of the season and at the most opportune time. Since the summer future market, squares have been enamored with the Chargers. And that remains the same heading into this weekend. Additionally, the public sector is almost always scared to take an underdog.

Los Angeles Chargers Team Overview

Last Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers lost 31-28 against the Denver Broncos as 6-point road dogs. The Chargers and Broncos cleared the total of 38.5. As a result, LA has a record of 10-7 straight up, 11-5-1 against the spread, and 7-10 over/under the total.

Overall, Los Angeles has NFL metrics of 9th for total offense, 3rd for passing, 30th for rushing, and 13th for scoring. On defense, the Chargers rank 20th overall, 7th against the pass, 28th against the rush, and 22nd for points allowed. LA ranks 7th for fewest turnovers lost and 18th for takeaways.

Justin Herbert threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns. Specifically, it was his 27th consecutive start with 20 or more completions. Herbert played three quarters and left with the Chargers trailing 31-20. Of major concern is potential injury problems for Los Angeles. Wide receiver Mike Williams was carted off the field with a back injury. And then linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. suffered a stinger. Meanwhile, Joey Bosa, who just returned from a groin injury last month, was limping along the sideline.

Jacksonville Jaguars Team Overview

Last Saturday night, the Jacksonville Jaguars won 20-16 against the Tennessee Titans as 6-point home favorites. The Jaguars and Titans stayed under the total of 39.5. As a result, Jacksonville has a record of 9-8 straight up, 8-8-1 against the spread, and 8-9 over/under the total.

Overall, Jacksonville has NFL metrics of 10th for total offense, 10th for passing, 14th for rushing, and 10th for scoring. While on defense, the Jags rank 24th overall, 28th against the pass, 12th against the rush, and 12th for points allowed. Jacksonville ranks 16th for the fewest turnovers lost and 5th for takeaways.

In a must-win regular season finale, Jacksonville earned its fifth consecutive victory. In turn, Trevor Lawrence completed 20 of 32 passes for 212 yards, with a touchdown and a fumble. Accordingly, the big play for Jacksonville was Josh Allen’s 37-yard fumble return with 2:51 remaining. Jacksonville clinched their AFC South championship since 2017.

Chargers at Jaguars SBG Free Picks

In this situation, Jacksonville is a dangerous and capable home dog with Pro football Bets momentum.

Chargers at Jaguars SBG Best Bet: Jacksonville Jaguars.