NFL Betting Picks: Oakland Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars
Added on Dec 11, 2010 by Jack Thurman in
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have pulled atop the AFC South and can take over sole possession with a victory here. Even with a loss they’ll remain in a first place tie with the Indianapolis Colts at 7-6. Oakland has had their ups and downs this season but is coming off a win over San Diego and still has an outside chance of catching Kansas City atop the AFC West.
Oakland Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars
December 12, 2010 10:00 AM Pacific
Truth be told, we’re not sold on either of these teams. Jacksonville has won 4 of 5 due in large part to some decent production (finally) from Maurice Jones-Drew who has put together five straight 100 yard rushing games. David Garrard is still a very erratic quarterback–in the past two games he’s got a 2 to 6 TD to interception ratio. And don’t forget that the Jaguars have been among the worst investments as a favorite in the entire NFL during recent years. Since 2008, the Jags are 3-12 ATS as a favorite and 1-8 ATS as a favorite of -3′ to -9′ points. They are 4-2 ATS at home this year but only 7-15 ATS at home since 2008.
Still, we can’t recommend a play on Oakland here coming off a victory and making the coast to coast trip for an early start time game. Oakland’s offense line is porous and their best defensive player–Nnamdi Asomugha–has been playing with a hurt ankle. He’s listed as ‘questionable’ but expected to play though won’t be 100%. Not overly enthused with either team but since we don’t see the Raiders’ defense stopping Jones-Drew we’ve got to back the home team and look for Jacksonville to win and cover as small home favorites.
Bet Jacksonville Jaguars -3′ over Oakland Raiders
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December 11, 6:13 pm
U think jags can stop mcfadden and bush??? I don’t think so I say raiders win it 35 to 21.
December 11, 10:47 pm
Mark my words: The Raiders will win, BIG. I’m talking 20+ points win. Just watch.