Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars Free NFL Spread Pick, 12–2–2018
Free NFL Pick by Peter Trell of King Sports Picks
Indianapolis Colts (6–5) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (3–8)
Sunday, December 2nd, 1 PM EST
Current Odds: Colts (-4), Jaguars (+4), O/U 47
Two AFC South teams clash in Florida when the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts enter Sunday’s matchup winners of five straight games and in the Playoff hunt while the Jaguars season is imploding after losing seven straight games. These teams played on November 11th with the Colts winning 29–26 as -3 point favorites and the Total going Over 48. Odds list the Jaguars as +4 point home dogs on Sunday and on the season the Jags are 1–1–1 ATS as home dogs up to +6.5 points. The Colts are 1–0 ATS on the road as favorites up to -6.5 points.
Indianapolis has pulled within two games of Houston after winning five straight football games. Andrew Luck is quietly putting together a tremendous comeback season with 3,112 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The biggest difference this season has been the Colts offensive line keeping Luck upright and allowing him time in the pocket. The Colts rank 4th in the NFL scoring 29.5 PPG and 8th in total yards with 388 YPG. The favorite is 11–4–1 ATS in their last 16 meetings.
Jacksonville was a few plays away from going to the Super Bowl last season and now they are experiencing a season of turmoil with many questions surrounding this team moving towards the future. It’s been clear for a few seasons now that QB Blake Bortles is not a franchise quarterback and his numbers this season prove it: 2572 yards, 13 touchdowns, 10 interceptions. The Jags offense ranks 28th in the NFL scoring 17.9 PPG while their defense is still a viable unit. Apart from Bortles, the Jags are also going to miss the services of running back Leonard Fournette this weekend as he serves a one-game suspension for his role in the on-field skirmish in last Sunday’s 24–21 loss to the Buffalo Bills on the road. Jacksonville is 0–3–2 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC and 0–5–2 ATS their last 7 games overall.
Three points separated these two teams earlier this month but they are both trending in the opposite direction. Jacksonville’s frustration came to a boil last week vs the Bills and the Colts are clicking on all cylinders. Andrew Luck is playing his best football and the Indianapolis Colts are in the playoff hunt. I like the Colts to leave Jacksonville with their sixth straight victory while covering the -4 point spread. Take the Colts -4 as they make a statement win and gain some traction in the AFC South.
Colts vs Jaguars Free Pick: Indianapolis Colts (-4)
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