Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs Matchup

Check out our week 1 Chiefs vs. Jaguars pre-season pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover in Jacksonville.

The Chiefs' pre-season games averaged 54.3 combined points, with an over/under record of 3-0.
Kansas City's offense averaged 31.7 points per game in the pre-season last year (2023).
Jacksonville went 3-0 in the pre-season last year, with the Jaguars averaging 28 points per game.
The Jaguars' pre-season games averaged 44 combined points, and they were 3-0 vs. the spread.
Kansas City was 2-1 in the pre-season, and the Jaguars' defense allowed 16 points per game in the pre-season.

The Jaguars are favored on the money line at -141 as they face off against the Chiefs on Saturday, August 10th at 7:00 ET. The Chiefs' money line odds are +116, and the Jaguars are -2.5 point favorites on the point spread. This week one pre-season matchup is being televised on NFLN, and the over/under line is set at 38.5 points.

Chiefs vs. Jaguars Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars
Where: Jacksonville at EverBank Stadium
Date: Saturday, August 10th
Betting Odds JAX -2.5, KC +116 | JAX -141 O/U 38.5

Chiefs Preview:

The Chiefs went 2-1 last pre-season, winning their only game as the favorite and going 1-1 on the road. They opened with a 26-24 loss to the Saints in week one but finished with back-to-back wins, beating the Cardinals 38-10 in week two and closing out the pre-season with a 33-32 win over the Browns.

Chiefs Offense Breakdown

Leading the league in both points (31.7) and yards (414) per game, the Chiefs' offense was the top unit in the pre-season last year. They were also the top unit in yards per play and were very pass-heavy, finishing 2nd in passing attempts per game with 40.7 and 1st in passing yards per game with 320. However, their rushing game was only 25th in attempts and 21st in yards.

Chiefs Team Defense

Against the pass, the Chiefs allowed 226.3 yards per game last pre-season, ranking 23rd. They were the top-ranked defense in terms of yards allowed per game (306), but they finished 18th in points allowed, giving up 22.7 points per game. Additionally, they were tough to run against, giving up just 79.7 rushing yards per game, the 3rd lowest figure in the league.

Jaguars Preview:

Jaguars Offense Breakdown

Finishing 2nd in the NFL in passing yards per game, the Jaguars averaged 268.7 yards through the air last pre-season. They were also 2nd in scoring, averaging 28 points per game, and 2nd in total yards with 408.7. Their rushing attack was 4th in attempts and 6th in yards, with an average of 140 yards per game on the ground.

Jaguars Offense Breakdown

Finishing 2nd in both passing yards per game and overall yardage, the Jaguars' offense was one of the most productive units in the pre-season last year. They averaged 28 points per game, ranking 2nd in the NFL, and 408.7 yards per game. Their success was driven by a strong running game, where they were 4th in attempts and 6th in yards. In the passing game, they were 2nd, averaging 268.7 yards per game.

Jaguars Team Defense

Last pre-season, the Jaguars' defense gave up just 16 points per game, ranking 6th in the NFL. They were the 2nd best unit in terms of yards allowed per game (273), and they were tough to run against, giving up just 84.3 rushing yards per game, the 5th lowest figure in the league. Against the pass, they allowed 188.7 yards per game.

Chiefs vs Jaguars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Kansas City has an ATS record of just 6-3-1. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 21 points per game.
In their last three games at home, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 19 points per game in this stretch.
As the betting underdog, the Chiefs have an ATS record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.