Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football Pick

Written by Scott Burgess

Monday, 01 December 2008

The Houston Texans won last week after losing three straight and tonight they’ll make their MNF debut, while the Jacksonville Jaguars have dropped two straight and they only have one win in their last five games. The Houston Texans (4-7) host the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7), Monday Dec 1, at Reliant Stadium for some Monday Night Football. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Texans as -3 point home favs over the Jaguars with the over/under set at 48 ½ points. Get your Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football Pick in now at Sportsbook.com

The Texans beat the Browns 16-6 on the road in Week 12. QB Sage Rosenfels made 24 of 32 passes for 275 yards with one touchdown pass and two interceptions; he has five touchdown passes for 1,231 yards with nine interceptions in six starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Steve Slayton with 21 carries for 73 yards and he is currently listed as questionable for tonight's game. Their top receiver on the day was WR Andre Johnson with 10 catches for 116 yards, while WR Kevin Walter added a touchdown. The Texans are averaging 22.9 ppg and they give up an average 26.6 ppg. At home they are 3-2 SU where they average 26.4 ppg and they give up an average 25.4 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 4th best in the league averaging 371 yards a game, thanks to their 4th ranked passing game that’s good for 257 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 15th in the league averaging 114 yards a game. RB Steve Slaton leads the Texans with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 20th in the league allowing 334 yards per-game, no thanks to their 23rd ranked rush defense that allows 129 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 15th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 205 yards per-game. The Texans are 4-7 ATS and 9-2 over/under.

The Jags lost to the Vikings 12-30 at home in Week 12. QB David Garrard made 27 of 45 passes for 317 yards with one touchdown pass and two interceptions; he has nine touchdown passes for 2,461 yards with eight interceptions in 11 starts. He is currently listed as questionable for tonight's game. Their top rusher on the day was RB Fred Taylor with six carries for 20 yards. Their top receiver on the day was RB Maurice Jones-Drew with nine catches for 113 yards, while WR Reggie Williams added a touchdown. The Jags are averaging 20.4 ppg and they give up an average 21.8 ppg. On the road they are 3-2 SU where they average 22.8 ppg and they give up an average 18 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 22nd in the league averaging 314 yards a game, no thanks to their 20th ranked running game that’s good for 110 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 18th in the league averaging 204 yards a game. RB Maurice Jones-Drew leads the Jags with 11 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 14th in the league allowing 318 yards per-game, no thanks to their 19th ranked rush defense that allows 114 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 13th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 204 yards per-game. The Jags are 3-8 ATS and 5-5 over/under.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Underdog is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Houston.
Texans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football Pick
When: Mon, Dec 1, 2008 8:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Jags +3

Point-Spreads.com Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football Pick- Jags +3

The Bottom Line: The Jags will perform well on a nationally televised game. We’ll see the Jags of old, they have healthy running backs compaired to the banged up Texans runners. Go Jags! Get your Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!