The Jacksonville Jaguars look to wreck the Indianapolis Colts perfect season, Thursday Dec 17, as the Jags host the Colts. The Colts have won four of the last five and own a 13-4 overall series edge. NFL oddsmakers at BETUS.com have the Colts as -3 point road favs over the Jaguars with the over/under set at 42.5 points . Be sure to get your Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Week 15 Predictions in now at BETUS.com
The Colts (13-0) beat Denver 28-16 at home in Week 14 and have clinched home field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. The big question is will they start all players or rest their best? Coach Jim Caldwell has indicated all his healthy Colts will play, but for how long remains to be seen . They have no interest in a perfect season. Against the Broncos, QB Peyton Manning made 24 of 42 passes for 220 yards with four TD’s and three interceptions; overall he’s thrown for 3,905 yards with 29 TD’s and 14 interceptions for a 98.9 passer rating. RB Joseph Addai had 16 carries for 67 yards and he was top receiver after making five catches for 49 yards. TE Dallas Clark made five catches for 43 yards with three TSD’s, while WR Austin Cole added a TD. The Colts have the best pass game in the league, led by WR Reggie Wayne’s 1,078 yards receiving and nine TD’s and they’ll be against the Jags 26th pass defense . QB Peyton Manning threw his most interceptions since 2007 last week (3). They only use their 30th ranked running game to get first downs or in the red zone. The Colts defense allows the third least amount of points per-game (16.7ppg), while their offense scores the fifth most points per-game (27.6ppg). The Colts are 6-2 all-time at Jacksonville. The Colts have averaged 30ppg and allowed 20ppg in their last three games. They are 6-0 SU on the road where they average 30.5ppg and give up an average15ppg.They are 9-3-1 ATS and 6-7 over/under.
The Jaguars (7-6) lost to Miami 10-14 at home in Week 14 and sit second in the AFC South as they battle the Jets for a wild card spot. QB David Garrard made 11 of 26 passes for 139 yards; overall he’s thrown for 2,987 yards with 10 TD’s and six interceptions for an 84.9 passer rating. RB Maurice Jones-Drew had 18 carries for 59 yards with a TD, while WR Torry Holt made two catches for 71 yards. The Jags ninth ranked running game, led by RB Maurice Jones-Drew’s 1,136 yards rushing and 14 TD’s, will go head to head with the Colts 14th ranked rush defense. But, their star runner is completing his first full season, injury free, and it’s starting to take its toll. He has averaged just 69 rushing yards and 3.4 yards per carry over the last four games. He averaged 96 rushing yards and 5.1 yards per carry in the first nine games. The Jaguars will need him at the top of his game in order to beat the Colts. The Jags 18th ranked pass game, led by WR Mike Sims-Walker’s 758 yards receiving and six TD’s, might have a chance against the Colts 20th ranked pass defense. He is dealing with a calf injury but is expected to play. The Jaguars rank last in the league with just 14 sacks . The Jags have averaged 12ppg and allowed 17.3ppg in their last three games. They are 5-2 SU at home where they average 21.7ppg and allow 19.4ppg. They are 5-8 ATS and 6-7 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Jacksonville.
- Colts are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Jacksonville.
- Road team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Jaguars are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 home games.
- Jaguars are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Colts are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars
When: Thurs, Dec 17, 2009 8:20 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Colts -3
Point-Spreads.com Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Week 15 Predictions
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