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Ravens vs. Jaguars: Can Jacksonville end the losing streak against the top team in the AFC?

Sunday Night Football brings us the matchup between two of the best teams in the AFC this season. The Jaguars will host the Ravens at EverBank Stadium, hoping to get back on winning track. Last season, Trevor Lawrence made things happen for the Jaguars in the final moments for a one-point win over the Ravens, and Lamar Jackson will definitely use that as extra motivation.

The Ravens’ can clinch the Playoffs tonight

Baltimore (10-3) has the best record in the AFC, being one win ahead of the Miami Dolphins, and there is a possibility they can clinch the Playoffs with a win tonight. The Ravens are going to Florida as winners of the last three games. They have allowed a league-low 19 TD this season, they lead the NFL in allowed yards per play with 4.6 and sacks with 49.0, while they are second in the league, allowing only 284.4 yards per game. Offensively, the Ravens are on top of the league with 157.1 yards per game.

Struggles of the Jaguars

Jacksonville has lost two straight games for the second time this season. They are coming off a 31-27 loss to the Browns in Cleveland and after failing to the Bengals in overtime. The Jaguars are the second-worst team in the league, allowing 265.2 yards, 38.4 passing attempts, and 25.2 completed passes per game.

Betting Trends

The Ravens are 7-1 straight up in the last 8 games, 5-1 straight up on the road in the last 6, and 11-4 straight up in their last 15 games against an opponent in the AFC South division. The Jaguars are 2-7 in their last 9 games against an opponent in the AFC North division and 3-11 in their last 14 games in Week 15 of the season.

The Battle of the Quarterbacks

Lamar Jackson is having an excellent season for the Ravens and is one of the favorites to win the MVP award. He has 252 completions this season and 2,934 yards passing, getting really close to his career highs that brought him the award in 2019. Trevor Lawrence is solid and played through an ankle injury he suffered in the game against the Bengals. Last week, he had 257 yards and 3 touchdown passes but also allowed three interceptions.

Injury Reports

Safety Kyle Hamilton (knee) and linebacker Malik Hamm (ankle) are listed as questionable for the Ravens. Safety Andre Cisco (groin) and cornerback Tyson Campbell (quadriceps) are out for the Jaguars.

Prediction and Conclusion

The Ravens are going into this one as a 3-point favorite. They have the momentum, and the Jaguars will struggle to score against Baltimore’s defense. Lamar Jackson has a lot to prove against Trevor Lawrence, and this is a perfect opportunity for him to plead his case for the MVP. The teams have split the last 10 head-to-head games, and none of them have won two straight. The Jaguars won the last game, which is another reason to go for the Ravens’ straight up win at -180.

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