The Houston Texans (2-11) travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11) in a Week 15 matchup Sunday at TIAA Bank Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Texans vs. Jaguars odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Texans enter play in Week 15 with three consecutive losses and non-covers after a surprising 22-13 win at Tennessee in Week 11. Houston has scored a total of just 27 points in the three-game losing streak.
The Jaguars made headlines by dismissing head coach Urban Meyer this week after a disastrous 2-11 start, and some off-field incidents. Jacksonville seeks revenge after losing 37-21 at Houston in Week 1.
Texans at Jaguars odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:10 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Texans +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Jaguars -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Texans +4.5 (-110) | Jaguars -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Texans at Jaguars key injuries
Texans
- RB Rex Burkhead (hip, quadriceps) questionable
- LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (hamstring, wrist) questionable
Jaguars
- RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) out
Texans at Jaguars odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Texans 22, Jaguars 16
Money line
The TEXANS (+180) are the value play in this road game. Houston has looked more like a functional NFL team at times this season, and it has two wins inside the division, including Week 1 against Jacksonville.
The Jaguars (-230) are adjusting to a new head coach and the distraction of the Urban Meyer aftermath. Houston is the better play.
The TEXANS +4.5 (-110) is a good play if you just don’t trust them straight up. The ATS trends for both teams are ice cold.
But, the Texans are 5-2 ATS in the past seven meetings in Jacksonville, and the previous seven meetings overall in this series. The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the past four in this series, too.
Over/Under
The UNDER 39.5 (-108) are worth playing, even though a total in the 30’s is rather low for this era of NFL football.
However, we’ve seen the Under cash in eight straight for the Jaguars, while hitting in 11 of the last 12 games overall. The Under is also 16-5 in the past 21 games for Jacksonville and 4-0 in the past four at home.
The Under is 5-0 in the past five on the road for Houston, while going 5-2 in the past seven inside the division.
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