The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3) face the Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) on Thursday Night Football at Paul Brown Stadium, with kickoff set for 8:20 pm EST on NFL Network.

This matchup features young quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow, with the AFC North-leading Bengals looking to build on their momentum after a convincing 24-10 win over Pittsburgh.

Game Details:

• Spread: Bengals -7 (-110)
• Over/Under: 45.5 (-110)
• Recent Trends: Under has hit in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games
• Bengals are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games

Keys for Bengals:

• Maintain strong red zone efficiency (83.33% TD conversion rate)
• Continue balanced offensive attack led by Joe Mixon (90 yards, 5.0 YPC vs Steelers)
• Protect Burrow through effective run game

Keys for Jaguars:

• Improve Lawrence's completion percentage (currently 54.2%)
• Reduce turnovers (7 interceptions vs 5 touchdowns)
• Shore up defensive struggles that have led to 10+ point losses

Prediction: Cincinnati's momentum and home-field advantage should prove too much for a struggling Jacksonville team still finding its identity under Urban Meyer. Expect the Bengals to cover the spread through continued offensive efficiency and defensive stability.

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