TNF odds for Week 7 are on the board, with the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints sitting at close tp a pick’em after weeks of lopsided Thursday night games.
Another week, another ho-hum TNF matchup, as Kansas City coasted to a win over division rival Denver, marking the fourth straight Thursday game that lacked late-game competitiveness.
The Week 7 odds, however, give us hope for a tight game as the New Orleans Saints host the Jacksonville Jaguars, with the visiting Jags opening at -1.5 points — but things have been mukry all week based on the status of QB Trevor Lawrence.
To help prepare you for this upcoming TNF matchup, we’ve got the latest NFL odds for this game, plus the full Thursday Night Football schedule for 2023 and NFL player props.
For more TNF analysis, see our Jaguars vs. Saints predictions, TNF prop picks, and Alvin Kamara odds and props spotlight.
Thursday Night Football odds
Jaguars vs Saints opening odds
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Thursday Night Football 2023 schedule & how to watch
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/7 | Detroit Lions (21) at Kansas City Chiefs (20) | 8:20 | NBC |
| 2 | 9/14 | Minnesota Vikings (28) at Philadelphia Eagles (34) | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 3 | 9/21 | New York Giants (12) at San Francisco 49ers (30) | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 4 | 9/28 | Detroit Lions (34) at Green Bay Packers (20) | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 5 | 10/5 | Chicago Bears (40) at Washington Commanders (20) | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 6 | 10/12 | Denver Broncos (8) at Kansas City Chiefs (19) | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 7 | 10/19 | Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 8 | 10/26 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 9 | 11/2 | Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 10 | 11/9 | Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 11 | 11/16 | Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 12 | 11/23 | San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks | 8:20 | NBC |
| 13 | 11/30 | Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 14 | 12/7 | New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 15 | 12/14 | Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 16 | 12/21 | New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 17 | 12/29 | New York Jets at Cleveland Browns | 8:15 | PRIME |
| 18 | No TNF matchup in Week 18 |
TNF betting tips
From Jason Logan, Covers Senior Industry Analyst
1
What happened before?
Thursday games present a tight turnaround for the teams involved. Look back at the teams’ recent schedule challenges and see if this short week compounds a busy calendar — especially for the road team. Practice and prep time are at a premium during these short weeks… and they will lose a day to travel.
2
Injuries loom large
Thursday games also leave less time for teams to heal up. Injured players don’t have the same window for recovery and are often ruled out early. Even players nursing bumps and bruises, or playing through pain, can feel the squeeze of the short week, so read up on who’s hurting — but not listed on the injury report.
3
Coaching matters
Coaching can give a big edge on the short week. Give the benefit of the doubt to veteran coaches and experienced staff, who are known for their game prep and have navigated the challenges of TNF before.
4
Baby, it (gets) cold outside
Thursday night games can also be an advantage for cold weather teams come December and January. Temperatures plummet when the sun goes down and places like Green Bay, Chicago, and Buffalo turn into frozen wastelands. While the sub-zero temps impact both sides, visitors from warmer cities or indoor stadiums may struggle to adapt when the mercury drops.
5
Home-field frenzy
Home-field advantage can get a bit of a boost on Thursday nights. The home crowd has been tailgating all day, rather than partying for a 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. ET kickoff. That ravenous crowd is then released into the stadium, giving the home hospitality a little extra bite.
Thursday Night Football Odds FAQ
There is one TNF game each week, mostly broadcast on Amazon Prime, with some games on NBC.
There are six teams — Detroit, Kansas City, New Orleans, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle — that all play twice on TNF this year.
The Indianapolis Colts have the most TNF wins, with 12 victories in 16 games played.
The Kansas City Chiefs are the winningest team since TNF began in 2006, with a .769 win percentage (10-3).
