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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.

Vegas says Prescott, Elliott good bets to lead their positions in yards this season

Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott are more expected to have big seasons.

Since entering the league together in 2016, the argument could certainly be made that no quarterback-running back duo has been as consistently productive as the Dallas Cowboys version of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott.

Vegas odds makers, more specifically the ones at Caesars Palace, expect those trends to continue for the 2020 season. The casino recently released odds on which quarterback will lead the NFL in passing yards and which running back will lead the league in rushing yards, and Prescott and Elliott both came in at second in their respective positions.

Top 5 odds to lead the NFL in passing yards

Pat Mahomes +350
Dak Prescott +700
Jared Goff +900
Tom Brady +1000
Matt Ryan +1000

Top 5 odds to lead the NFL in rushing yards

Derrick Henry +300
Ezekiel Elliott +600
Nick Chubb +800
Saquon Barkley +1100
Josh Jacobs +1200

A +600 bet means for every $100 wagered, the bettor makes $600, plus they get their original $100 back.

Prescott was finally able to join his teammate atop the statistical league leaders in 2019, as he played some of his best football to date. He finished second in the league in passing yards (4,902) and fourth in passing touchdowns (30).

The Cowboys were able to re-sign WR Amari Cooper, who has thrived since teaming up with Prescott in 2018, and Blake Jarwin should provide a dynamic receiving option from the tight end position. The two are joined by WR Michael Gallup, who broke through in just his second season out of Colorado State, racking up 1,107 yards a season ago. Mix in the electric CeeDee Lamb, who surprisingly fell to the Cowboys in the draft at pick no. 17, and it’s easy to see the recipe for Prescott’s success again in 2020.

Elliott has been nothing short of dominant in his four years in the league. The three times he played full seasons led to two rushing titles in 2016 and 2018. To put that into perspective, The former Buckeye became only the 11th player since 1960 to win multiple rushing titles, and he accomplished this in only his third season.

Last year the Cowboys workhorse finished fourth in the race with 1,357 yards. Second-year running back Tony Pollard has undoubtedly earned more touches, and his change-of-pace ability should keep the defenses off balance as well help Elliott keep his legs fresh for the long haul. Another year of experience for OC Kellen Moore, combined with the Cowboys dangerous passing game, should create open lanes for Elliott and perhaps propel him to his third rushing title.

If Prescott and Elliott managed to lead their positions in yardage in would be an enormous feat, one that has only happened once since 1960, when Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James led in the respective categories in 2000 with the Colts.

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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 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.

Texas Opens Up As Underdogs to LSU, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State

With some big games ahead in 2020, Vegas has released lines for games next season. They open up as underdogs in their three biggest games.

Spring ball would be just around the corner if the NCAA had not shut down sports for the foreseeable future. Even without spring practices happening, Texas and their success in 2020 is still a huge question. With some big games ahead next season, Vegas has released lines for some of the Longhorns’ top matchups.

Much like last season, the two dates to circle on your calendar for the Longhorns will be Sept. 12 against LSU and Oct. 10 against Oklahoma. Once again, Texas will go into those games as underdogs. The Longhorns have opened up as 6.5-point underdogs on the road against the Tigers, while the Sooners are 4.5-point favorites.

In LSU’s visit to Austin in 2019, the Tigers were the same 6.5 point favorites. Texas did not cover the spread, losing by seven. As for the Red River Shootout, the Longhorns lost to Oklahoma 34-27 but covered the 10.5-point spread.

Oklahoma State presents itself as a sneaky team in the Big 12 for next season, expected to compete for a spot in the conference championship game. Playing Texas in the season finale this year, the matchup between the Cowboys and Longhorns will be an important one.

Texas is seen as underdogs against Oklahoma State, getting 2.5-points on the road. The Longhorns have struggled to win against the Pokes, let alone cover the spread. Before getting a win this season at home, Oklahoma State had won eight out of the last 10. During the same stretch, Texas was 3-7 against the spread.

Despite being seen as a favorite to win the conference in the public eye, Vegas sees it differently. Going into the three biggest games of the season, Texas will be considered underdogs. Luckily for Tom Herman, he is 11-5-1 against the spread as underdogs throughout his time at Texas.

As long as UT can keep games close, they will always have chances to win them with Sam Ehlinger under center.

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Vegas Odds: Who will win Big 12 men’s basketball tournament

The Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament will begin on Wednesday evening for the men. The latest Vegas odds on who will get the automatic bid.

The Phillips 66 Big 12 men’s basketball tournament officially tips off on Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm CST with the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Iowa State Cyclones in the first round. That game will be followed with the Kansas State Wildcats and Texas Christian Horned Frogs. Each winner will move on to the quarterfinals to take on Kansas and Baylor.

The winner of the tournament will earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. Here is how BetMGM see it shaking out. No shock on who Vegas has the top team heading into the Big 12 tournament that will conclude on Saturday March 14th at 5:00 PM CST. The game will air on ESPN.

Tournament Odds:

  • Kansas Jayhawks (+105)
  • Baylor Bears (+225)
  • West Virginia Mountaineers (+400)
  • Texas Tech Red Raiders (+800)
  • Oklahoma Sooners (+1300)
  • Texas Longhorns (+2000)
  • Texas Christian Horned Frogs (+4500)
  • Kansas State Wildcats (+10000)
  • Oklahoma State Cowboys (+12500)
  • Iowa State Cyclones (+20000)

 

 

(Odds via BetMGM. Access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated 3/10 at 7:00 a.m. CST. )

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Jags given third-lowest odds to win Super Bowl LV

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished with another double-digit loss season in 2019 and still elected to keep their front office in place for the most part aside from Tom Coughlin. That didn’t give many fans optimism and it apparently hasn’t given Vegas …

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished with another double-digit loss season in 2019 and still elected to keep their front office in place for the most part aside from Tom Coughlin. That didn’t give many fans optimism and it apparently hasn’t given Vegas a lot of faith in them either.

Ceasers Sportsbook recently released their super early odds for Super Bowl LV and the Jags came in with the third-lowest odds of +7,500 (75/1). The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins came in with the lowest odds of +20,000 (200/1) while the Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins came in with odds of +10,000 (100/1).

The Jags’ 2020 schedule will be one that likely proves to be a test as they will play two of the four teams in the NFC and AFC conference championship games (the Tennessee Titans twice, and the Green Bay Packers once). They will also play three other teams who made the playoffs in the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings.

Right now it’s hard for fans to have faith as the team has a lot of needs in addition to keeping a staff that hasn’t really been impressive outside of 2017. However, if there is any silver lining it’s the promise that their 2019 draft class offers as Gardner Minshew II arguably had a better season than any rookie quarterback in the league, Josh Allen led the league in rookie sacks and Jawaan Taylor was the only rookie in the league to play 100% of his snaps.

If the Jags can put together another strong draft class this April, and come away with a starter or two in free agency, it’s possible they can add three to four more wins to their 2019 record (6-10), but again, there are a lot of needs that need to be addressed this offseason.

Jaguars remain 3.5-point underdogs vs. Titans but money line shifts

There was a shift in the money line for the Jags and Titans game but the spread remained the same.

The Jacksonville Jaguars remain a betting underdog for their upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN.

According to BetMGM, the Jaguars are still currently a 3.5-point underdogs to their divisional rivals but the money line did change.

The Jaguars began the week as a +140 underdog on the money line, however, they’ve now fallen to a +165 underdog as of today’s writing.

When looking at the total, the bout is still expected to be a low-scoring game with the over/under unchanged from 41.5-points.

Both teams have been very difficult to bet on. The Jaguars are 5-5 against the spread and are coming off consecutive double-digit losses to the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. The Titans are 4-5-1 against the spread and have won three out of their last five games. The Titans last victory came against the Kansas City Chiefs by the score of 35-32.

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Jags remain 3.5-point underdogs to Colts

The spread for the Jags’ matchup against the Colts is still set at 3.5-points as of Sunday despite Indy being down two receivers.

With the final injury reports now official, the Jacksonville Jaguars are still underdogs to the Indianapolis Colts in the eyes of the oddsmakers in Vegas. As of Saturday morning, they still are listed as 3.5-point underdogs on the road per BetMGM in what is being viewed as a must-win game for both teams.

The Colts announced that starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett will play Friday after sustaining an MCL sprain two weeks ago against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, they will be without receiver Paris Campbell (hand) and starting receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf), which could be an issue for Brissett.

Meanwhile, the Jags only had one player on the injury report in tight end Seth DeValve (oblique), who was ruled doubtful. However, the biggest news of the week for them was the return of starting quarterback Nick Foles, who missed eight games with a collarbone injury.

While there wasn’t a change in the spread, the money line dropped from +135 to +125, which means a wager of $100 on the Jags would pay out $125. The total for Sunday’s game remained the same though, at 44.5.

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Jags enter Week 11 as 3.5-point underdogs to Colts

The Jags have entered Week 11 as underdogs to the Colts as both are coming off embarrassing losses.

After missing out on a chance to acquire the second place spot in the AFC South Week 9 against the Houston Texans, the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5) will have another shot at the same spot when they take on the Indianapolis Colts (5-4) Sunday. However, it appears they will have to do so as underdogs on the road as BetMGM has the Colts favorited by 3.5-points.

Both teams will be coming off of embarrassing Week 11 losses. The Jags will be looking to get over a recent 26-3 beatdown courtesy of the Texans, while the Colts will be looking to get over a 16-12 loss to one of the worst teams in football: the Miami Dolphins. They both also will be looking to stay in the hunt for a wild-card playoff spot as the Jags are currently the sixth seed, while the Colts are the eighth seed.

Part of the reason the Colts struggled Sunday was due to the absence of starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who missed the game due to an MCL sprain he sustained Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. His status for Week 11’s game is unknown but we’ll know more Wednesday when the first injury report is released.

Meanwhile, the Jags will be getting their starting signal-caller back as Nick Foles is ready to return from the collarbone injury he sustained Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. With the Jags in a spot where a loss would really hurt their playoff chances, they will need the veteran to quickly be the late season savior he was in Philly and bring the Jags their second divisional win of 2019.

The total for Sunday’s game is currently set at 44.5 points. The money line is set at +135 for the Jags, which means a wager of $100 on the Cardiac Cats would pay out $135.

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