The struggle for a turnaround will be palpable as the New England Patriots meet the Jacksonville Jaguars on the green of EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, with an early kickoff scheduled for 9:30 AM on October 20, 2024. This season has been challenging for both teams, with each holding a record of 1-5-0, positioning the Patriots 4th in their division and 15th in the conference, while the Jaguars share a similar division rank but place 16th in their conference. The Patriots have a challenging net point differential of -60, contrasting slightly better against the Jaguars’ -65. In their latest outings, New England suffered a defeat at Gillette Stadium against HOU, concluding the game 21-41, where they managed 17 first downs, 82 rushing yards, and 209 passing yards. The Jaguars faced a tough game against CHI at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ending with a score of 16-35, and mirrored the Patriots with 17 first downs while amassing 68 rushing yards and 210 passing yards. Quarterback performance might tip the scales in this upcoming match: Patriots’ Drake Maye threw for 243 yards with a passer rating of 88.32 in his last game, while Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence notched up 234 yards and a passer rating of 91.85. As we eye the betting landscape, the odds suggest a tilt towards the Jacksonville Jaguars who are marked as favorites with a point spread of -5.50, in contrast to the Patriots at +5.50. The game’s over/under is set at 42.00, encouraging a prediction on total points. The moneyline presents Jacksonville at -241 and New England at +199, indicating a perceived higher chance of a Jaguars victory. These figures provide ample fodder for those looking to engage in sports betting, so careful consideration is advisable.