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The New York Giants (5-1) visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-4) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Jaguars odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Jaguars are on a 3-game slide, which started in a monsoon in Philadelphia and continued last week in a 34-27 loss at Indianapolis. While the Jaguars collapsed from a 14-3 lead to lose to the Colts, it cannot be blamed on QB Trevor Lawrence.
Lawrence was 20-for-22 passing for A 91% completion rate. Although only passing for 165 yards and 1 TD, he didn’t throw a pick. The real culprit was the defense, which was unable to shut down a Colts team missing star RB Jonathan Taylor and his backup in Nyheim Hines. Sunday will be another test for the Jaguars as they face the Giants and RB Saquon Barkley.
Barkley has been reborn this season with New York. In the last 2 games — victories over the Ravens and Packers — the Penn State product has rushed for a combined 153 yards and 2 TDs on 35 carries. He has also caught 6 of 9 targets during this time. His ability to be effective against the 3rd-ranked rush defense of the Jaguars (allowing 89.3 yards per game) will be key in the Giants improving to 6-1.
With Jacksonville and New York both looking to establish the run, this game should be quick moving and low scoring. For those who yearn for the days of run on first, run on second and pass on third, this will be your game of the week.
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Giants at Jaguars odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:44 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Giants +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Jaguars -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Giants +3.5 (-125) | Jaguars -3.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Giants at Jaguars key injuries
Giants
- C Jon Feliciano (groin) questionable
- CB Cor’Dale Flott (calf) out
- WR Kenny Golladay (knee) out
- DL Azeez Ojulari (calf) out, injured reserve
- WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring) out
- LB Oshane Ximines (quadriceps)
Jaguars
- DL Folorunso Fatukasi (quadriceps) questionable
- CB Shaquill Griffin (back) out
- DL DaVon Hamilton (foot) questionable
- WR Marvin Jones (hamstring) questionable
- LB Foyesade Oluokun (calf) questionable
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Giants at Jaguars picks and predictions
Prediction
Giants 27, Jaguars 20
Moneyline
NEW YORK (+140) is the play here.
Not only are the Giants 5-1, but the Jaguars are coming off 3 straight losses.
While many think the Giants are a bit lucky, they are still winning with Barkley and QB Daniel Jones. This will continue Sunday as the Giants defense will come up big and will be able to stop the run game of RB James Robinson and the Jaguars.
While the Jaguars are better with coach Doug Pederson, they are just not there yet.
NEW YORK (+140) is my FAVORITE BET in this matchup.
Against the spread
BET GIANTS +3.5 (-125).
I love the Giants in this game. While I’ve suggested their ML (+140) as my FAVORITE PLAY, if it makes you nervous, take the 3.5 points. Or divvy up your 2 bets, being the ML and the spread.
Barkley has been great so far this season and with rookie LB Kayvon Thibodeaux back and healthy providing a pass rush, the Giants are only getting better as the season rolls on.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 43.5 (-108).
This game has a physical run-first game all over it. With the Giants and Jaguars both looking to feed their running backs, points will need to come on long sustained drives. This would tend to lead to the Under. But my feeling is that both teams will be able to do this extremely well.
Both rushing attacks have been successful to start this season and it will continue Sunday. It’s going to be a nail bitter, but the OVER 4235 (-108) hits here.
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