The Jacksonville Jaguars hope to bounce back from their first SU loss in five games as they host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at EverBank Field. The Jaguars fell to 7-4 with last week’s 27-24 loss in Arizona as 6-point chalk, while the struggling Colts are coming off their second straight defeat, a 20-16 loss to Tennessee as 3-point home underdogs.
The Jaguars turned in their worst offensive performance of the season in last week’s loss in the desert, amassing just 219 total yards while giving up multiple first-half scores for the first time in five games. Jacksonville continues to lead the NFL with just 15.3 points per game allowed this season, but has struggled historically in December, surrendering 24 ppg during a 1-5 SU and 2-4 ATS run.
The Colts continued their offensive struggles in last week’s loss to the Titans, and have scored just 15.8 ppg during a 1-5 SU run. Despite the power outage, Indianapolis has covered in four of five outings, but has been blown out in its past two while pegged as underdogs of 9 or more points, and is 1-5 ATS in its past six overall against AFC South opponents.
Jacksonville has dominated the Colts in recent meetings, going 3-1 SU in their past four and covering in five straight. That run includes a lopsided 27-0 win in Indianapolis as 3-point chalk in Week 7, and a pair of wins on home turf in which they averaged 40.5 ppg.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Jacksonville Jaguars were 8.5-point favorites at oddsmaker shops such as Sportsbook, while the NFL total was set at 41 for OVER/UNDER totals betting.
OddsShark analytical formulas picked a 34-5 win for the Jaguars on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Jacksonville Jaguars currently sport a record of 7-4, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-5 ATS. The Indianapolis Colts are 3-8 and 6-5 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Jaguars post a 5-6 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Colts have gone 6-5 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Jacksonville vs Indianapolis injuries news.
The Power Rankings at OddsShark have the No. 29-rated Colts taking on the No. 5-rated Jaguars in this betting contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Jacksonville's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 24.45 PPG, against a Colts defense that ranks No. 32 this week at 27.27 PPG. The Jaguars aerial game is averaging 194.82 yards per game, less than the Colts secondary allows through the air, 266.27 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Colts own the league's No. 17-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 115.4 yards per game when on the road. Jacksonville, on the other hand, rates No. 3 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, the Colts were Week 12 losers coming out on the wrong end of a 20-16 score against Tennessee.
Jacksonville's Blake Bortles scored 2 TDs in their last game but they still lost 27-24 to the Cardinals.
Next Betting Matchups
Indianapolis at Buffalo, Sunday, December 10
Jacksonville home to Seattle, Sunday, December 10