Colts Have Had Jags’ Number Lately
To say the AFC South is looking like an absolute crapshoot would be a massive understatement, and the Indianapolis Colts will have an opportunity to gain some much-needed ground on the Houston Texans by facing off against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14.
Indy (6-6 SU, ATS) is currently tied with the Texans for the division lead and has historically performed well versus the Jags. The Colts are 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings with Jacksonville.
Total bettors take note—the Jaguars have been a solid source of OVERs lately due to their penchant for participating in a lot of high-scoring games. The OVER has gone 6-2 in the Jags’ last eight contests.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 26-20 win for the Jaguars. 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
Jacksonville battles the Indianapolis Colts, currently with a 6-6 mark (6-6 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 8-4 for the Jaguars and 6-6 for the Colts. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Jacksonville vs Indianapolis injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Jacksonville Jaguars rated this week at No. 27 and the Indianapolis Colts sitting at No. 21.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Jacksonville's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 22.92 PPG, against a Colts defense that ranks No. 26 this week at 25.42 PPG. The Jaguars aerial game is averaging 255.58 yards per game, less than the Colts secondary allows through the air, 280.42 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Indianapolis Colts own the league's No. 19-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 119.17 yards per game when on the road. Jacksonville, on the other hand, rates No. 21 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Indianapolis didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Steelers as Pittsburgh blasted them 45-10 in Week 13 action.
Blake Bortles beat the Titans secondary for 5 TDs last time out, but the Jaguars lost to Tennessee 42-39 at Nissan Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Indianapolis home to Houston, Sunday, December 20th
Jacksonville home to Atlanta, Sunday, December 20th