Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/9/2025 7:00 PM EDT

We have your Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Pittsburgh Steelers hit the road to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Jacksonville Jaguars -210 at Fanduel, Pittsburgh Steelers +178 at Caesars
Best Spread Odds: Jacksonville Jaguars -4.0 (-115) at Caesars
Best Total Odds: Over 36.5 (-120) at Fanduel, Under 37.0 (+100) at Caesars

Game Info

Date: 2025-08-09
Time: 7:00 PM EDT
Location: TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville
TV: -

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars Preview

This Saturday evening marks the preseason opener for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars, under new head coach Liam Coen, are approaching this game with a clear sense of urgency. Coen has stated that he intends to play his starters, including quarterback Trevor Lawrence and versatile rookie Travis Hunter, who is expected to see snaps on both offense and defense. The goal for Jacksonville is to quickly acclimate to the new offensive scheme and build chemistry before the regular season kicks off.

Conversely, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be taking a more cautious approach. Head coach Mike Tomlin has confirmed that a significant number of his key players will not be participating. This list includes high-profile names such as Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, and many other starters. Veteran Mason Rudolph is slated to start at quarterback for Pittsburgh, with rookie Will Howard sidelined due to a fractured hand. While Tomlin has a historically strong record against the spread in preseason games (36-27-1 ATS overall, and 10-6-1 in Week 1), the disparity in player availability and the Jaguars' stated intent to play their first-team unit suggests Jacksonville will have a considerable talent and experience advantage on the field.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their head-to-head history, the Jacksonville Jaguars have secured 7 wins against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with 1 of those victories coming at home. The research available does not provide further specific head-to-head statistics for recent matchups between these two teams.

Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars -4.0

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the favored team in this preseason matchup, and for good reason. With new head coach Liam Coen looking to integrate his offensive system, the Jaguars are prioritizing playing their starters, including Trevor Lawrence, to build crucial chemistry. This contrasts sharply with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will be resting a significant portion of their key players, including their star quarterback and several defensive stalwarts. While Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has a strong preseason record, the sheer difference in on-field talent and the Jaguars' clear intent to fine-tune their first-team unit gives Jacksonville a distinct advantage. Expect the Jaguars to come out strong and cover the -4.0 spread as they look to make a statement in their preseason debut.