Jaguars vs Panthers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2025
Last updated: Sep 7, 2025, 5:02PM | Published: Aug 19, 2025, 4:15PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars will take on the Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 1 action at EverBank Stadium on Monday, starting at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Jaguars vs Panthers game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Jacksonville vs Carolina NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Jaguars a 65% chance of winning against the Panthers at EverBank Stadium.
Jaguars vs Panthers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at EverBank Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Jaguars $1.44, Panthers $2.85
- Line: Jaguars -4.5 ($1.91), Panthers +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 45 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 Jaguars at $1.44 and the Panthers at $2.85.
The Jaguars are 4.5-point favourites against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Panthers (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 45 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 Panthers (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 45-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Jaguars vs Panthers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Carolina at $2.85 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 45 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Jaguars vs Panthers best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Jaguars have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Panthers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Jaguars vs Panthers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Jaguars vs Panthers at EverBank Stadium in Week 1 is the Jaguars winning 24-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Jaguars vs Panthers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Jaguars vs Panthers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Carolina's Chuba Hubbard is the most likely player to score the first TD in Jaguars vs Panthers.
Hubbard has an 11.9% chance of getting in for six first at EverBank Stadium, while the Panthers RB has a 48.1% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Jaguars First TD Tips
- Brian Thomas: 10.6% probability
- Tank Bigsby: 9.1% probability
- Travis Etienne: 7.6% probability
- Travis Hunter: 6.5% probability
- Brenton Strange: 4.2% probability
Panthers First TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 11.9% probability
- Tetairoa McMillan: 7.1% probability
- Xavier Legette: 5.1% probability
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 3.7% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 3.5% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Jaguars Anytime TD Tips
- Brian Thomas: 40.1% probability
- Tank Bigsby: 35.7% probability
- Travis Etienne: 30.7% probability
- Travis Hunter: 27.1% probability
- Brenton Strange: 18.5% probability
Panthers Anytime TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 48.1% probability
- Tetairoa McMillan: 32.1% probability
- Xavier Legette: 24.2% probability
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 18.5% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 17.5% probability
Jaguars-Panthers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence is projected for 252 passing yards. The Panthers' Bryce Young is expected to throw for 222 yards.
Jaguars Starting QB
- Trevor Lawrence: 252 projected passing yards
Panthers Starting QB
- Bryce Young: 222 projected passing yards
Jaguars Rushing Yards
- Tank Bigsby: 46 projected yards
- Travis Etienne: 42 projected yards
- Trevor Lawrence: 19 projected yards
Panthers Rushing Yards
- Chuba Hubbard: 64 projected yards
- Rico Dowdle: 27 projected yards
- Bryce Young: 18 projected yards
Jaguars Receiving Yards
- Brian Thomas: 77 projected yards
- Travis Hunter: 54 projected yards
- Brenton Strange: 34 projected yards
- Dyami Brown: 30 projected yards
- Parker Washington: 19 projected yards
Panthers Receiving Yards
- Tetairoa McMillan: 67 projected yards
- Xavier Legette: 42 projected yards
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 28 projected yards
- Hunter Renfrow: 26 projected yards
- Tommy Tremble: 14 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Jacksonville vs Carolina game.
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Jaguars vs Panthers: Week 1 Essential Details
The NFL Week 1 match-up between the Jaguars and Panthers at EverBank Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers
- Date: Monday 8 September 2025
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: EverBank Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Jacksonville vs Carolina 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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