The winless Detroit Lions (0-8) will try their luck with a new veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper at the helm, on Sunday Nov 9, when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-5) who have lost three of their last four games. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Jaguars as -6 ½ point road favs over the Lions with the over/under posted at 44 ½ points. Get your Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 10 Picks in now at Sportsbook.comThe Jags lost to the Bengals 19-21 on the road in Week 9. QB David Garrard made 23 of 38 passes for 229 yards with one interception; he has six touchdown passes for 1,771 yards with five interceptions in eight starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Maurice Jones-Drew with 10 carries for 33 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Matt Jones with seven catches for 69 yards with one touchdown. The Jags are averaging 20 ppg and they give up an average 21.5 ppg. On the road they are 2-2 SU where they average 19 ppg and they give up an average 19 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 23rd in the league averaging 312 yards a game, no thanks to their 21st ranked passing game that’s good for 202 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 17th in the league averaging 110 yards a game. RB Maurice Jones-Drew leads the Jags with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 23rd in the league allowing 335 yards per-game, no thanks to their 21st ranked pass defense that allows 220 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 20th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 114 yards per-game. The Jags are 2-6 ATS and 3-4 over/under.
The Lions lost to the Bears 23-27 on the road in Week 9. QB Dan Orlovsky made 28 of 47 passes for 292 yards with two touchdown passes and two interceptions. He’ll be replaced with QB Daunte Culpepper who wowed the Lions' coaching staff with his arm and dispelled concerns about his mobility. He last played for the 2007-08 Raiders where he started seven games with five touchdowns and five interceptions for 1,332 yards. Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Smith with 14 carries for 37 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Calvin Johnson with eight catches for 94 yards with one touchdown, while WR Shaun McDonald helped out with a touchdown. The Lions are averaging 17.1 ppg and they give up an average 29.9 ppg. At home they are 0-3 SU where they average 16.3 ppg and they give up an average 35.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 27th in the league averaging 273 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked running game that’s good for 71 yards per-game. Their passing game sits poorly ranked 20th in the league averaging 202 yards a game. WR Calvin Johnson leads the Lions with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked worst in the league allowing 408 yards per-game, no thanks to their 31st ranked rush defense that allows 161 yards a game, they are just as bad against the pass with a 29th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 247 yards per-game. The Lions are 3-5 ATS and 4-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Jaguars are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Lions are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on field turf.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 10 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Jags -6 ½
Point-Spreads.com Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 10 Picks – Jags -6 ½
The Bottom Line: I have to favor the Jags, but I can see Culpepper installing some confidence to the Lions passing game. Get your Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 10 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
