The Jacksonville Jaguars (1-10) look to get their first win since Week 1 when they visit the Minnesota Vikings (5-6) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Team-Team betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.
Jaguars at Vikings: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:57 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Jaguars +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Vikings -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Jaguars +10.5 (-110) | Vikings -10.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Jaguars at Vikings: Game notes
- Since their 27-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, the Jaguars have lost 10 straight games but are 5-6 ATS by keeping games closer than expected.
- The Over has hit on eight of Minnesota’s 11 games.
- Both teams are near the bottom of the league in points allowed. The Vikings yield 27.7 points per game (27th in the league), while the Jaguars allow 29.5 PPG (30th).
- The Jaguars are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog.
- Minnesota is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games following an ATS loss –the Vikings didn’t cover as 3-point favorites in a 28-27 home victory last week against the Carolina Panthers.
Jaguars at Vikings: Key injuries
Jaguars
- WR Chris Conley (hip) questionable
- DT DaVon Hamilton (knee) out
- CB Sidney Jones (Achilles) out
- OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) questionable
- S Jarrod Wilson (shoulder) questionable
Vikings
- TE Irv Smith Jr. (back) out
- DE D.J. Wonnum (ankle/back) out
Jaguars at Vikings: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Vikings 31, Jaguars 13
Money line (?)
AVOID. This is one of the larger point spreads of Week 13 and for good reason. The Jags haven’t won since Sept. 13. Minnesota is a gigantic -500 favorite. There is no reason to ever give away 1:5 odds to get so little in return.
Against the spread (?)
MINNESOTA -10.5 (-110) is the play. The Jaguars have lost by 10 points or less in five of their 10 losses. This bet is based on the Jaguars appearing to be in tank mode by starting journeyman QB Matt Glennon instead of Gardner Minshew, who is healthy and ready to return to the field. When you weaken yourself by design against a defense known for getting lit up, something doesn’t smell right.
Over/Under (?)
Back UNDER 51.5 (-115). The Vikings defense has been pounded much of the season and the Jags give up even more points. Minnesota may try to run the ball 30-40 times if it is effective early, which isn’t conducive to rolling up a ton of points. The “Glennon factor” comes into play, where the Jags offense will have trouble getting into the end zone. The O/U of 51.5 is a big number and one that will be difficult to hit.
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Also see:
- QB Glennon to start despite Minshew being cleared (Jags Wire)
- 4 reasons to be concerned about Jacksonville (Vikings Wire)
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