Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 12 Picks
The Jacksonville Jaguars have dropped three of their last four games, while the Minnesota Vikings lost last week after winning back to back games in their…
The Jacksonville Jaguars have dropped three of their last four games, while the Minnesota Vikings lost last week after winning back to back games in their previous weeks. The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-6) host the Minnesota Vikings (5-5), Sunday Nov 23, at Municipal Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 12 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Jaguars as -2 ½ point home favs over the Vikings with the over/under posted at 40 ½ points. Get your Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 12 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Jags lost to the Titans 14-24 at home in Week 11. QB David Garrard made 13 of 30 passes for 135 yards with no touchdown passes and one interception; he has eight touchdown passes for 2,144 yards with six interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Maurice Jones-Drew with 17 carries for 66 yards with two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Dennis Northcutt with two catches for 28 yards. The Jags are averaging 21.2 ppg and they give up an average 21 ppg. At home they are 1-4 SU where they average 19.6 ppg and they give up an average 19.6 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 23rd in the league averaging 314 yards a game, no thanks to their 21st ranked passing game that’s good for 196 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 11th in the league averaging 117 yards a game. RB Maurice Jones-Drew leads the Jags with 11 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 18th in the league allowing 328 yards per-game, no thanks to their 20th ranked rush defense that allows 113 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 18th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 215 yards per-game. The Jags are 3-7 ATS and 4-5 over/under.
The Vikings lost to the Bucs 13-19 on the road in Week 11. QB Gus Frerotte made 14 of 20 passes for 138 yards with one touchdown pass; he has eight touchdown passes for 1,757 yards with 10 interceptions in eight starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Adrian Peterson with 19 carries for 85 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Bernard Berrian with three catches for 46 yards, Bobby Wade helped out with a touchdown. The Vikings are averaging 22.3 ppg and they give up an average 23.4 ppg. On the road they are 1-4 SU where they average 24 ppg and they give up an average 29.6 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 15th in the league averaging 330 yards a game, thanks to their 4th ranked running game that’s good for 139 yards per-game. Their passing game sits idly ranked 23rd in the league averaging 191 yards a game. RB Adrian Peterson leads the Vikings with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 10th best in the league allowing 296 yards per-game, thanks to their 2nd ranked rush defense that allows 73 yards a game, they are bad against the pass with a 21st ranked pass defense that gives up an average 222 yards per-game. The Vikings are 3-7 ATS and 6-4 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Jaguars are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
- Jaguars are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Vikings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 12.
- Over is 5-2 in Vikings last 7 games overall.
- Over is 14-5-3 in Jaguars last 22 games overall.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 12 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 23, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Vikings +2 ½
Point-Spreads.com Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 12 Picks – Vikings +2 1/2
The Bottom Line: The Vikings are going to run the ball against the Jags weak rush defense. Go Vikings! Get your Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 12 Picks in now at and receive a on your initial deposit!