Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 3 NFL Picks & Predictions 9/24/2017

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Wembley Stadium

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The Baltimore Ravens head to Wembley Stadium to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 24, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Baltimore as 3 point favorites. The total has been set at 40.5. The Ravens are 2-0-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 0-2-0. The Jaguars are 1-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-1-0.

Valuable Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends

The Baltimore Ravens are 0-2-0 against the over/under

The Baltimore Ravens are 2-0-0 against the spread

Important Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 1-1-0 against the over/under

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 1-1-0 against the spread

Key Baltimore Ravens Injuries

09/19/17 RB Terrance West Leg "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
09/18/17 G Marshal Yanda Ankle out for season
09/17/17 DT Brandon Williams Foot "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
09/17/17 CB Jaylen Hill Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
09/16/17 CB Sheldon Price Concussion IR
09/13/17 RB Danny Woodhead Hamstring IR
09/11/17 LB Za'Darius Smith Knee out indefinitely
09/05/17 CB Maurice Canady Knee IR
09/04/17 G Alex Lewis Shoulder IR
09/04/17 TE Crockett Gillmore MCL IR
09/04/17 CB Tavon Young ACL IR
08/28/17 LB Albert McClellan ACL IR
07/25/17 RB Kenneth Dixon Knee IR
07/02/17 TE Darren Waller Suspension out for season

Key Jacksonville Jaguars Injuries

09/17/17 S Calvin Pryor Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
09/17/17 LB Lerentee McCray Knee left game "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
09/17/17 RB T.J. Yeldon Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
09/11/17 WR Allen Robinson ACL IR
09/08/17 WR Dede Westbrook Abdominal IR
09/05/17 TE Mychal Rivera Wrist IR
09/05/17 WR Rashad Greene Sr. Undisclosed IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Baltimore Ravens are 12th in the National Football League in points scored with 44. They have run 128 plays this year for 605 yards, which ranks them 20th in the NFL in total offense. The Ravens average 4.7 yards per play, which is 23rd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 41 1st downs this season, ranking them 8th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Baltimore has run for 293 yards as a unit, which ranks 3rd in the league. They've run 74 times, averaging 4 yards per rush as a unit. The Ravens have been penalized on offense 18 times for 130 yards so far this year, which has them 4th in the NFL in penalties. Joe Flacco has passed for 338 yards this year. He's completed 34 throws while attempting 51 passes for a completion percentage of 66.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 88.5. He averages 9.9 yards per completion and 6.6 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Baltimore is 3rd in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 10. They have given up a total of 607 yards on D, which is 13th in the league. The Ravens are 12th in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Their pass defense has allowed 5.4 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 11th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 36 throws on 73 attempts against the Baltimore Ravens defense this season, ranking them 8th and 26th in the league. The Baltimore pass defense has also surrendered a total of 437 yards in the air, which is 19th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 43 attempts for 170 yards this season, putting them in 12th place in the NFL against the run. The Ravens have had 20 penalties for 131 yards on defense this year. That places them 22nd in the league. They've allowed a score on 8.3% of possessions on defense, which is 1st in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Baltimore is 6th in the NFL in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 42 punt return yards and are averaging 7 yards per return, which is 18th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 15 yards. They are 23rd in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 673. The Baltimore Ravens have tried 4 field goals this season and made 3, which is 18th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 75.0%. Baltimore Ravens kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 5 for 5 this season. Their punters have accumulated 485 yards on 11 punts, averaging 44.1 yards per punt. That ranks them 23rd in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Jacksonville Jaguars have run for 254 yards as a team, which ranks 9th in the NFL. They've run 64 times, averaging 4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Jaguars have been penalized on offense 20 times for 188 yards so far this season, which has them 2nd in the league in penalties. They are 11th in the NFL in points scored with 45. They have run 121 plays this season for 590 yards, which ranks them 21st in the league in total offense. The Jaguars average 4.9 yards per play, which is 19th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 39 1st downs this year, placing them 12th overall as an offensive unit. Blake Bortles averages 6.3 yards per pass attempt and 11.2 yards per completion. He has completed 31 passes on 55 attempts for a completion percentage of 56.4%. His quarterback rating is 72.4. He has thrown for 348 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Jaguars rush defense has allowed 59 attempts for 272 yards this year, putting them in 29th place in the league against the run. Jacksonville has committed 16 penalties for 164 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 28th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 33.3% of possessions on defense, which is 16th in the league. They are 20th in the league in points allowed on defense with 44. They have surrendered a total of 593 yards on D, which is 11th in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars are ranked 7th in yards per play allowed with 4.5. Their pass defense has given up 4.3 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 3rd in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 34 passes on 63 attempts against the Jacksonville defense this season, placing them 7th and 12th in the National Football League. The Jaguars pass defense has also given up a total of 321 yards through the air, which is 5th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Jacksonville Jaguars have attempted 5 field goals this season and made 4, which is 14th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 80.0%. Jacksonville kickers have made 75% of their extra points, going 3 for 4 this year. Their punters have totaled 433 yards on 9 punts, averaging 48.1 yards per punt. That places them 6th in the NFL in punting average. Jacksonville is ranked 25th in the league in punt returns with 2. They've accumulated 11 punt return yards and average 5.5 yards per return, which is 23rd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 7 yards. They have returned 4 kicks for 88 yards on special teams, ranking 10th in kick return yardage. The Jaguars average 22 yards per kick return and have a long of 28 yards this year. They are 22nd in the league in all-purpose yards with 701.

Who will win tonight's Ravens/Jaguars NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Jaguars +3

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