Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars bring their preseason schedule to a close on Friday when the two teams meet at EverBank Stadium.
Tampa have recorded two wins so far in preseason, beating New York Jets 24-16 and then Kansas City Chiefs 16-15.
Jacksonville started the summer with a 24-20 win over New Orleans Saints, before they were beaten 34-17 by Carolina Panthers last week.
The Bucs have a point to prove this year under Todd Bowles after failing to make the playoffs last season, but the Jags will be eager to build on their 2025 campaign under coach Liam Coen.
Jacksonville finished the year with a 13-4 record and won the AFC South, before losing to Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round.
Players are fighting for roster spots, so expect another passionate affair ahead of a pivotal week in the NFL.
Buccaneers vs. Jaguars betting tips and predictions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -2.5 (+100)
Every team in the NFL approaches preseason differently. Some coaches will give their starters reps, while others do not even entertain the idea and let their backup players and rookies fight for roster spots.
The latter should be the case on Friday in Jacksonville, with both Coen and Bowles declaring that their star players will watch on from the sideline.
With that in mind, the Bucs offense should be able to come out on top here. Tampa has the better depth to their roster and that experience should put them in a good position from the outset.
Bucs quarterbacks Jake Browning and Jalon Daniels were impressive against the Chiefs and their ability to scramble should keep the Bucs offense on the field.
The duo are fighting it out for the backup spot to Baker Mayfield and Jacksonville will struggle to keep up if they play like they have in the first few weeks of preseason.
Jacksonville's backups allowed 20 points in the first half against the Saints and they then conceded 34 points to the Panthers, who mostly fielded their backups.
The Jaguars conceded 5.3 yards per carry against the Panthers on the ground and the gulf in class between the two rosters means Tampa should come out on top here.
Over 35.5 points (-105)
The Jags have been involved in two high-scoring games so far in preseason, with their two contests going over the 51-point line.
Tampa's clash with the Chiefs may have only contained 31 points, but they will find this a lot easier on offense.
To add to that, Jacksonville have tried to play with tempo with the ball in hand and Coen will want to see what his backups can do should any of their star players go down.
At home, Jacksonville will want to give their fans something to cheer against one of their neighbours and they will not want to go down without a fight.
Bowles' team has looked vulnerable against the run this summer, so expect Jacksonville to give their runningbacks plenty of the ball and gain some confidence ahead of the new season.
Tampa quarterback Daniels led three scoring drives against the Chiefs, so there is every chance he gets plenty of reps and continues to make a claim for the backup spot.
Preseason games are perfect for ironing out issues, but with no starters on the field, it is hard to expect massive improvements and that should lead to another high-scoring affair.
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Buccaneers vs. Jaguars odds
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | -155 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | +130 |
Spread | TB Buccaneers -2.5 |
Total Points | O/U 35.5 |
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