Category: Vegas

Jaguars now 2.5-point underdogs in latest odds update vs. Bengals

There has been a slight shift in the spread and money line for the Jags and Bengals game with Joe Mixon now listed as questionable.

The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t gotten respect on the sportsbook lately but there has been a slight change that might influence the betting scene.

According to BetMGM, the Jaguars have seen a slight increase in their spread as they are now 2.5-point underdogs in their matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The shift represents a change from earlier in the week when the Jags opened as a 3.0-point favorite.

The Jaguars’ odds on the money line have also changed from +150 to +115, which is almost an even wager line.

A late week injury to Bengals starting running back Joe Mixon could be the reason for the change as he showed up on the Bengals’ injury report with a chest injury and is deemed questionable to play Sunday. Jacksonville will get Pro Bowl wide receiver D.J. Chark back after he missed last week’s game against the Miami Dolphins with a chest injury, which further helps the odds on the Jags side.

Jaguars enter Week 4 as 3-point underdogs for road matchup vs. Bengals

The Jags were favored last week over the Dolphins, but oddsmakers have them as road underdogs against the Bengals.

After a tough home loss against the Miami Dolphins, the Jacksonville Jaguars have apparently lost the respect of the sportsbooks.

According to BetMGM, the Jacksonville Jaguars are 3-point underdogs in their next matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jags were actually favored by the same amount in their last game against the Dolphins, but lost by the score of 31-13 in TIAA Bank Stadium. The Bengals are coming off of a thrilling yet heartbreaking 23-23 tie against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Bengals and the Jaguars last met in 2019 with the Jags winning 27-17. Jacksonville holds an all-time record of 13-9 over Cincinnati. Both teams will come into the game with a combined 1-4-1 record.

The Jaguars are also a slight +150 underdog on the money line meaning that a $100 wager on the Jaguars to win would net $150. The over/under is set at 47.5 points with the Jaguars coming into the matchup scoring 23.3 points per game while the Bengals aren’t too far behind at 22.0 points per game.

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Jaguars enter the week as a 3-point favorite vs. Dolphins

The Jags have entered the week as favorites for a change and their opponents, the Dolphins, are viewed as the underdog for the time being.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been the underdogs for most of last season and the first two weeks of this season. However, at least for Week 3, it appears they will be on the opposite end of the spectrum.

According to BetMGM, the Jaguars are currently three-point favorites heading into their home matchup vs. the Miami Dolphins. The money line is very close to even with the Jags only a slight -167 favorite while the Dolphins come on the money line as +140 betting underdogs.

The Jaguars are 1-1 on the season while the Dolphins come into the game with a winless 0-2 record. Both teams have not met much in their history, but the Jags own a 5-4 series advantage historically against the Dolphins. The Jaguars have won the last two matchups versus the Dolphins with their last loss coming in 2014.

Wager to keep an eye on:

For those taking Jags, a great wager to pair with is the offering of “Jacksonville Jaguars by 7-12 points” coming in at +375 currently. This means that a $100 wager would net $375.

Dating back to last season, the Cardiac Cats have won seven times by a total average of 9.7 points. While the personnel has changed a bit, the Jaguars still keep the games pretty close meaning that a 10-point deficit would not be out of the realm of possibilities for the Jaguars. That could in turn pay largely if you’re going all in on the Jags to win on the money line, point spread (priced at -110, $110 wager would win $100), and the aforementioned 7-12 point wager.

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Jaguars odds noticeably shift after injuries to Titans players

The money line has shifted noticeably for the Jags and Titans Week 2 game. However, the spread shifted slightly.

If you’re looking to be a prospective better for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans game, the odds have now slightly gone in a different direction.

According to BetMGM, the Jaguars are now a 7.5-point underdogs heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Titans. It’s a change from earlier in the week where the Jaguars entered as 8.0-point underdogs. While the change is a slight one, a major injury on the Titans’ side may have possibly influenced the direction of the line.

Titans star wideout A.J Brown has been ruled out due to a bone bruise in his knee. Brown torched the Jags in his last matchup in 2019 going for four receptions, 135 receiving yards and a touchdown. Fellow wide receiver Corey Davis has also dealt with a nagging hamstring injury following the game against the Denver Broncos, but he has since practiced in full.

The money line has seen a decent change from +320 to +295, which is a pretty sizeable shift considering the teams involved. Clearly A.J. Brown’s absence could prove pivotal in the real world aspect of the game as he was a big factor in the Titans’ 42-20 victory from last season.

Despite huge Week 1 win, Jags still heavy underdogs vs. Titans

The Jags will enter their second consecutive game as underdogs but the spread is even larger this time as they face the Titans

The Jacksonville Jaguars fans breathed a heavy sigh of relief for a week as they were able to witness a huge victory after a somewhat concerning offseason. They pulled off one of the more improbable wins of the week as they defeated their AFC South rivals in the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 27-20. The win was improbable in the sense that the Jaguars were the NFL’s biggest underdog on the week as they were a 7.5-point home underdog against Indy.

Despite the big win at home, though, the Jaguars will face an even larger spread Week 2 as they are an 8.0-point underdog against the Tennessee Titans. If fact, it probably will mark the largest spread the Jags will face in the first quarter of the season.

The Titans are coming off a nail-biting win against the Denver Broncos where they defeated them 16-14. They lead the all-time series between both teams with a record of 30-21. Tennessee’s last win came in an absolute drubbing of the Jags by the score of 42-20. They are also 4-1 in their last five contests with the Jaguars.

The Jaguars are also a +320 underdog on the money line meaning that a $100 bet on the Jaguars would net $320, plus the original bet. With their win against the Colts, the Jags are not only 1-0 in the record books, but also 1-0 against the spread so far.

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Jaguars open Week 1 as 7.5-point underdogs vs. Colts

The Colts will be the heavy favorites in their Week 1 game against the Jags, who are the leagues youngest team.

It has been a much-maligned start to the season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, to say the least.

After having a well-received draft that was highlighted by the selections of wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. and edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, the hype train surrounding the team has lost a lot of momentum. The reason for that, of course, is a recent series of controversial moves on the front office’s part.

One of those controversial moves was trading defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Minnesota Vikings. The second was releasing former 2017 No. 4 overall pick Leonard Fournette, who ended up with the Jags’ in-state rivals in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A less-glamorous third transaction came in the form of trading starting safety Ronnie Harrison to the Cleveland Browns a few days after.

Those moves did not instill any hope in the Jags fans and it apparently hasn’t done the same to the sportsbooks either. The Cardiac Cats will open as a 7.5-point underdog in their season-opening matchup against their divisional rivals in the Indianapolis Colts, according to BetMGM.

When looking at last season’s series, the Jaguars and the Colts split their season matchups with the Jaguars winning the last meeting by the score of 38-20. The Colts beat them handily over a month before by a score of 33-13. As for their all-time record against Indy, it isn’t pretty as the Jags will enter Week 1 with a 14-24 overall record versus the Colts.

The Jags are also a +310 underdog on the money line meaning that a $100 bet on the Jaguars to win will net a $310 winning plus the original bet amount.

Time will tell if this the first of many underdog bets in the Jags 2020 season.

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Oddsmakers list Jets as front-runners for Yannick Ngakoue

Vegas isn’t high on Yannick Ngakoue chances to return to Jacksonville and believes

While Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell shot down the rumors of Yannick Ngakoue being traded any time soon, it’s still a small possibility he suits up for another team. Sure, he recently changed agents and has made contact with the Jags, but according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Ngakoue still would prefer to be moved.

While the initial decision to let him go is ultimately up to the Jags, Vegas oddsmakers aren’t quite buying Ngakoue remaining in Jacksonville. With many suitors and rumors popping up dating back to April, SportsLine betting, in particular, made an odds listing with the notables who’ve been associated with him.

Unsurprisingly, the New York Jets led the way with odds of 3/2. The Seattle Seahawks (3/1), Las Vegas Raiders (4/1), Philadelphia Eagles (5/1), and “other” (15/2) all came in behind them, respectively, and the Jags registered odds of 18/1.

The Jets’ being atop this list makes sense because they have the cap space (over $30.3 million) to ingest his $17.7 million franchise salary and compensation to land him. Due to trading safety Jamal Adams, they received an additional 2021 first-round pick, a 2021 third-round pick, and a 2022 first-round pick (plus safety Bradley McDougle). That makes some of their future early-round additions expendable for a player like Ngakoue, as Pelissero believes the Jags want something close to a second-round pick and some change.

As many are aware, the Seattle Seahawks struggled to get to the quarterback last season with just 28 sacks. They’ve still been associated with Jadeveon Clowney, so there is a need for a player like Ngakoue, who has proven to be more durable. Unlike the Jets though, it would take some maneuvering in terms of cap space because Seattle only has a little over $15 million available.

The Raiders were a team who NFL insider Ian Rapoport mentioned has kept tabs on Ngakoue this week, so it makes sense that they would be listed, too. Then the Eagles, of course, are a team Ngakoue has hinted at wanting to play for in additions to rumors surfacing on the web. While they don’t have the ammo that the Jets do, they could work something out if they wanted and have $24.3 million in available cap space to take on his salary.

Jags over/under win total set at 5.5, tied for lowest figure in NFL

The oddsmakers in Vegas are high on the Jags’ chances to have a good season, similarly to some fans.

With a rebuild currently in place, fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars should have high expectations for the team, though the future past 2020 may be bright. Simply put, it appears the Jags will have to rely on a lot of their draft picks to make an impact and that typically doesn’t win a team but four to six games.

Just as we do, the oddsmakers from BetOnline.ag seemingly understand what could be in store for the Jags’ 2020 roster, too. In their latest over/under totals, the Jags were tied for the lowest figure in the league (5.5) alongside the Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, and Cincinnati Bengals.

The Jags are currently enduring a big overhaul, especially on defense. They traded both veterans Calais Campbell and A.J. Bouye this offseason, both of whom were Pro Bowlers during their Jags tenures. If the team took the field today, Rodney Gunter and Darqueze Dennard would be playing in their spots, and though both have potential, they aren’t nearly on the same level as the two former Pro Bowlers.

On offense, the Jags traded quarterback Nick Foles and will be giving Gardner Minshew II the keys to the offense. As a rookie, he turned heads in 2019, leading the Jags to all six of their wins while accumulating seven Pepsi Rookie of the Week awards. He also was able to accumulate a 60.6% completion rate (285-of-470) for 3,271 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and six picks.

While his unit will likely carry the team because it has more talent, it’s going to be a tall task for Minshew to match his 2019 win total with a less talented defense. Then again, maybe the Jags knock their next draft out of the park and land multiple contributors as they did in 2019. Until the selections are made, however, I’d say four to five wins feels about right for the Jags.

Jags receive best odds to sign Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston, second-best for Cam Newton

With the Jacksonville Jaguars getting rid of Nick Foles via trade, it appeared they were all in on Gardner Minshew II, however, the oddsmakers in Vegas might see it differently. With Cam Newton and Andy Dalton basically on the trade block and Jameis …

With the Jacksonville Jaguars getting rid of Nick Foles via trade, it appeared they were all in on Gardner Minshew II, however, the oddsmakers in Vegas might see it differently. With Cam Newton and Andy Dalton basically on the trade block and Jameis Winston being a free agent, the oddsmakers at Fanduel Sportsbook believe the Jags have the best odds to land two of the individuals (Dalton (2/1) and Winston (11/5)) and the second-highest odd to land Newton (3/1).

Of course, Dalton is connected to the Jags due to his former offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals, Jay Gruden, who now holds the same title with the Jags. If the team wanted him, they’d have to acquire him via trade — and that’s unlikely. Add in the fact that he’ll be a $17.7 million cap hit and could want an extension — and it’s even more unlikely.

Almost the same thing would apply for Newton, who is a $21.1 million cap hit. However, if the Jags had a solid team already in place and didn’t have a lot of money invested in Foles, this move would make sense for the three-time Pro Bowler.

As for Winston, he’d have to come at an extremely affordable price. While he could end up being a backup in 2020, it’s uncertain how cheap he’ll be and it’s hard to imagine the Jags simply not wanting to see what they have in Minshew as opposed to giving Winston a chance as his best football might be behind him.

Jags Wire contributor Phil Smith and I discussed what the Jags could be looking for in terms of adding another quarterback this season. Based on their history as of late, they may be looking to draft a quarterback in the fifth-round or later and could look to stash the rookie on their practice squad for development.

Jags given 100/1 odds to win Super Bowl LV

With the team rebuilding Vegas isn’t too high on the Jags’ chances to win the upcoming Super Bowl, giving them the second-worst in the NFL.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been busy this offseason, but unlike the top teams in the league, their focus has been on unloading to rebuild. They traded two former Pro Bowl veterans in Calais Campbell and A.J. Bouye for draft picks and also found a way to move on from quarterback Nick Foles.

Though there is still a lot of work to be done, clearly the Jags aren’t going to be in the running for the postseason in 2020, though the long-term future is interesting. Needless to say, Vegas isn’t high on the Jags’ chances either when it comes to winning Super Bowl LV as BetMGM has them down with 100/1 odds to be apart of the event which will be held in their native state of Florida (Tampa Bay).

With such odds, only two teams have worse odds in 2020 and those teams are the Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals, who both are tied with 150/1 odds.

The Jags will be relatively young in 2020 around quarterback Gardner Minshew II and their defense will be dealing with a massive overhaul. In fact, the only three defensive players returning from the Jags’ historic 2017 defense will be defensive tackle Abry Jones, linebacker Myles Jack, and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, who wants out.

As for the division, the Indianapolis Colts received 23/1 odds, the Tennessee Titans received 28/1 odds, and the Houston Texans came in with 40/1 odds.