Packers vs. Jaguars prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 8 best bets from computer model

The Green Bay Packers look for their fourth consecutive victory as they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. The Packers (5-2) beat the Texans on a game-winning field goal, 24-22, while the Jaguars (2-5) beat the Patriots in London, 32-16. Green Bay has won the most recent three meetings, including a 24-20 home victory in November 2020. The Packers are 4-3 against the spread, while the Jaguars are 3-4 ATS in 2024.

Kickoff from EverBank Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET. Green Bay is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Packers vs. Jaguars odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 49.5. Before making any Jaguars vs. Packers picks, you need to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season on an incredible 12-5 betting hot streak on top-rated NFL picks this year. Longer term, it is on a 193-134 roll on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season and a 47-27 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of 2022.

The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen strong returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Packers vs. Jags and just locked in its picks and NFL Week 8 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NFL odds and betting lines for Jags vs. Packers:

• Packers vs. Jaguars spread: Packers -3.5
• Packers vs. Jaguars over/under: 49.5 points
• Packers vs. Jaguars money line: Packers -188, Jaguars +157
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Why the Packers can cover

Quarterback Jordan Love is playing like the franchise player Green Bay had hoped after the departure of Aaron Rodgers after the 2022 season. In five games this season, Love has thrown for 15 touchdown passes, including nine in the last three weeks during the Packers’ current winning streak. While he is still turning the ball over too frequently (eight interceptions), Love leads a balanced attack that is averaging 26.6 points per game (7th most in the NFL).

Free agent acquisition, running back Josh Jacobs, has only scored once in 2024 but has rushed for 540 yards in seven games. At receiver, the Packers are led by second-year standout Jayden Reed, who is first on the team with 452 yards receiving. Green Bay is fortunate to have one of the deepest groups of receivers in the NFL including Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Dontayvion Wicks. Tight end Tucker Kraft has caught 21 passes for 264 yards and four scores. Against a Jacksonville defense surrendering 273.9 passing yards per game (second most in the league), the Packers offense should thrive once again in this matchup. See which team to pick here.

Why the Jaguars can cover

Trevor Lawrence hasn’t played like the franchise quarterback Jacksonville expects but he has shown signs of turning that around lately. In the team’s two victories this season, Lawrence has a quarterback rating of approximately 120, though in the five losses, he’s failed to approach 100. Rookie Brian Thomas Jr., the team’s first round pick in April, has been the team’s leading receiver, catching 30 passes for 513 yards and four touchdowns in the team’s first seven games. Veterans Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis have been a disappointment, with only 537 yards and three touchdowns combined.

Jacksonville has a potent 1-2 combination at running back led by Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby. With Etienne out last week due to injury, Bigsby posted 118 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries. With 415 yards compared to Etienne’s 230, the Jaguars’ backup has far outperformed their starter. Against a stingy Packers defense, Jacksonville’s offense will have to step up significantly from their play this season in order to beat a tough opponent. See which team to pick here.

How to make Packers vs. Jaguars picks

The model has simulated Green Bay vs. Jacksonville 10,000 times and the results are in. It is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread is the better value. You can only see the model’s Packers vs. Jaguars pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Jacksonville vs. Green Bay on Sunday, and which side of the spread is the better value? Visit SportsLine right now to see which side of the Packers vs. Jaguars spread you should be all over Sunday, all from the model on a 193-134 roll on its top-rated NFL picks, and find out.