Colts vs Jaguars Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 6:01PM | Published: Dec 31, 2024, 1:51AM
The Indianapolis Colts will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in NFL Week 18 action at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday, starting at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Colts vs Jaguars game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Indianapolis vs Jacksonville NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Colts a 60% chance of beating the Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts vs Jaguars: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Colts $1.54, Jaguars $2.55
- Line: Colts -3.5 ($1.91), Jaguars +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Colts at $1.54 and the Jaguars at $2.55.
The Colts are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Jaguars, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jaguars (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Jaguars (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 46-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Colts vs Jaguars: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Jacksonville at $2.55 with Bet365
- Line: Jaguars +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 46 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Colts vs Jaguars betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Colts have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Jaguars to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Colts vs Jaguars: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Colts vs Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 18 is the Colts winning 24-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Indianapolis vs Jacksonville game in Week 18, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
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Colts vs Jaguars: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Colts vs Jaguars? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Indianapolis' Jonathan Taylor is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Colts vs Jaguars.
Taylor has a 17.1% chance of getting in for six first at Lucas Oil Stadium, while the Colts RB has a 62.3% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Colts First TD Tips
- Jonathan Taylor: 17.1% probability
- Josh Downs: 7.5% probability
- Michael Pittman: 6.5% probability
- Alec Pierce: 6.3% probability
- Joe Flacco: 5.3% probability
Jaguars First TD Tips
- Tank Bigsby: 10.9% probability
- Brian Thomas: 8.9% probability
- Travis Etienne: 7.3% probability
- Brenton Strange: 5.7% probability
- Parker Washington: 5.6% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Colts Anytime TD Tips
- Jonathan Taylor: 62.3% probability
- Josh Downs: 33.4% probability
- Michael Pittman: 30.5% probability
- Alec Pierce: 29.1% probability
- Joe Flacco: 24.4% probability
Jaguars Anytime TD Tips
- Tank Bigsby: 44.9% probability
- Brian Thomas: 37.7% probability
- Travis Etienne: 32.2% probability
- Parker Washington: 25.0% probability
- Brenton Strange: 24.3% probability
Colts-Jaguars Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Colts' Joe Flacco is projected for 239 passing yards, while the Jaguars' Mac Jones is expected to throw for 197 yards.
Colts Starting QB
- Joe Flacco: 239 projected passing yards
Jaguars Starting QB
- Mac Jones: 197 projected passing yards
Colts Rushing Yards
- Jonathan Taylor: 94 projected yards
- Trey Sermon: 8 projected yards
- Joe Flacco: 8 projected yards
Jaguars Rushing Yards
- Travis Etienne: 62 projected yards
- Tank Bigsby: 54 projected yards
- Mac Jones: 9 projected yards
Colts Receiving Yards
- Michael Pittman: 67 projected yards
- Josh Downs: 59 projected yards
- Alec Pierce: 43 projected yards
- Adonai Mitchell: 24 projected yards
- Jonathan Taylor: 16 projected yards
Jaguars Receiving Yards
- Brian Thomas: 73 projected yards
- Parker Washington: 40 projected yards
- Brenton Strange: 32 projected yards
- Travis Etienne: 24 projected yards
- Luke Farrell: 18 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Indianapolis vs Jacksonville match-up.
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Colts vs Jaguars: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 game between the Colts and Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Date: Monday 6 January 2025
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Indianapolis vs Jacksonville predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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