Pittsburgh Steelers Visit Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5 Clash – Betting Lines and Pick
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Following their brutal 0-4 start, the last thing Jacksonville needed was to face yet another opponent coming off a disappointing loss. But that is exactly what the Jags get against the 2-2 Steelers, who twice blew 7-point leads in a 27-24 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Both Washington and Indianapolis scored 40 points against the Jags after failing to cover in losses the previous week. Pittsburgh will be looking for the same tonic after their loss to Tampa dropped them to 1-3 ATS. But for a change, the Jags have history on their side; 4-2 SU in their last six against Pittsburgh, 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Bettors who were going with the Jacksonville Jaguars in this one found them listed as 5.5-point underdogs on the betting line at Sportsbook. Fans betting on totals have seen that number set earlier in the week at 46.5 for Sunday.
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Computer Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars Pick
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 27-13 result in favor of the Steelers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Jacksonville Jaguars sit at 0-4 (0-4 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently 2-2 (1-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Jacksonville is 4-0 OU, and Pittsburgh is 3-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Jacksonville vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The Jaguars - Steelers odds would favor the Steelers if the betting lines were set according to power ranks. Jacksonville is rated No. 32 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Steelers sit at No. 10.
How Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Jacksonville Jaguars No. 31-ranked offense (14.5 PPG) against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that ranks No. 21 at 24.75 PPG. The Jaguars passing attack has averaged 209.5 yards per game, less than the Steelers give up through the air (241.5 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Pittsburgh Steelers feature the league's No. 13-rated road run defense, allowing 99.5 yards per game. The Jacksonville Jaguars, meanwhile, ranks No. 19 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out, Ben Roethlisberger threw for 3 scores and 314 yards in a failed effort to defeat Tampa Bay at Heinz Field.
The Jaguars suffered a Week 4 loss against San Diego in their last game, falling 33-14 at Qualcomm Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Odds Trends
Pittsburgh is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Jacksonville is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Jacksonville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville's last 5 games
Jacksonville is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
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