Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions

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The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) and Detroit Lions (8-1) meet Sunday in Week 11. Kickoff from Ford Field is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Jaguars vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions..

Jacksonville dropped their 3rd straight game, falling 12-7 to the Vikings. Despite the loss, the Jaguars covered as 7-point home underdogs, with the Under 42 cashing. It was a sloppy contest as QB Sam Darnold threw 3 interceptions for Minnesota, but Jaguars backup QB Mac Jones, filling in for injured QB Trevor Lawrence, struggled as well, tossing 2 interceptions of his own.

The Lions extended their win streak to 7 games, edging out the Houston Texans 26-23. They didn’t cover as 4-point road favorites, and the game pushed on the 49-point total. Despite QB Jared Goff throwing 5 interceptions, Detroit managed to hold on, with 2 clutch 50-plus-yard field goals from kicker Jake Bates in the 4th quarter securing the victory.

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Jaguars at Lions odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jaguars +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Lions -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jaguars +13.5 (-105) | Lions -13.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 47 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jaguars at Lions key injuries

Jaguars

RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) out
OL Ezra Cleveland (ankle) questionable
QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) out
RB Keilan Robinson (toe) questionable
DT Maason Smith (ankle) questionable

Lions

TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) out
DT Brodric Martin (knee) out
S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle/finger) out
CB Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring) out
LB Ben Niemann (ankle) questionable

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Jaguars at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 38, Jaguars 17

Moneyline

PASS.

The Lions (-1000) are set to win and comfortably cover the 2 touchdowns. I have no doubts about their ability to dominate, so I’m backing them to cover the spread.

Against the spread

BET LIONS -13.5 (-115).

With Lawrence and Bigsby both out, the Jaguars are in trouble, especially with Jones taking over as quarterback. He struggled in his last start with a 0:2 TD/INT ratio. While Jacksonville has covered in 4 straight, they’re up against a powerhouse in the Lions. Detroit ranks second in the league for scoring (31.6 PPG) and has covered 6 of their last 7. Facing a Jaguars defense that allows the most yards per game (390.6 YAPG), this game has all the makings of a blowout.

Over/Under

BET OVER 47 (-110).

After last week’s 12-7 result between the Vikings and Jaguars, it’s hard to say, but I’m leaning toward the Over. That game broke a 7-game streak of Overs for Jacksonville. The Lions, however, could hit the over on their own, as they’ve scored 42+ points in a third of their games and average 31.6 points per game. Jacksonville’s defense has major issues, ranking near the bottom in key categories like completion percentage allowed (69.9%) and passing yards allowed per game (261.2). With the Lions’ explosive offense, this game has all the makings of a blowout, and the over seems like a solid pick.

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