Jaguars vs Texans Spreads 2011 NFL Picks Week 8: The Houston Texans host the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday Oct 30th, as both teams look for their first back to back win of the season. The Texans won their last meeting 34-17, at home, in 2011. NFL oddsmakers have the Texans as -10 point home favorites over the Jaguars with the over/under set at 41.5 points. Finish off your NFL Picks Week 8 by getting your bet on the latest Jaguars vs Texans Spreads available now.
Jacksonville (2-5, 0-3 V) stopped a five-game slide with a 12-7 home win over the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 7. QB Blaine Gabbert completed just nine of 20 passes with no touchdown passes. RB Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 105 yards against the NFL's best run defense, and Josh Scobee kicked four field goals. Jacksonville didn't allow a first down until the 5:26 mark of the third quarter, a mix of stout defense and inept offense. The Jags used their 10th ranked running game to move the Chains against the Ravens league best defense. This week they go up against the Texans seventh ranked rush defense. The Texans defense allows the fifth least amount of points per game (18.7), while the Jags average a 31st ranked 12ppg. You know they won’t pass, but they’ll run the ball and try to control the clock and keep Matt Schaub off the field. Last week’s win was a confidence booster for the Jags.
Houston (4-3, 2-1 H) routed the Tennessee Titans 41-7, on the road, in Week7 to take back the AFC South lead. QB Matt Schaub threw for 296 yards and two touchdowns, while RB Arian Foster ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns and added 119 more receiving. Titans RB Chris Johnson was stopped early and often, and he finished with 18 yards on 10 carries against the Texans defense. The Texans are hoping to get back WR Andre Johnson (hamstring) and FB James Casey (chest) for Sunday's game. "I think there's definitely a possibility with both of them," Coach Gary Kubiak said. "James should be back at practice on Wednesday if there's no setbacks. The plan is for Andre to practice this week." The 2011 Texans defense is legitimately good. It'd be even better with a healthy Mario Williams, but even without those things, the Houston defense is still very solid. Get $50 in Free NFL Picks here.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Houston.
Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC South.
Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans
When: Sunday Oct 30th@1:00 PM ET
Pick: Texans -10
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The Bottom Line: The Texans will blow them away with their high powered offense. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans Spreads available now.
