A pair of teams that had very different outcomes a year ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars (-3) are set to take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. This early afternoon game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to the action on FOX.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Giants Betting Preview
In this Sunday game, Jacksonville is getting picked as the favorite and is currently giving up 3 points. The Jaguars are also receiving -150 moneyline odds while the Giants are +130. Vegas has determined the over/under (O/U) to be 43.5 points. If Jacksonville falls behind early, it will likely generate a worthwhile betting opportunity in-game.
With the spread opening at 3.5 and the total originally set at 44, bookmakers have shifted the odds slightly.
Overall, the Giants finished 3-13 straight up (SU) last year while the Jaguars went 12-7 in 2017. When playing against in-conference competition, the Jaguars were 9-3 SU while the Giants were 1-11 SU against National Football Conference teams. The Jaguars finished 1-3 SU against non-conference teams and the Giants were 2-2 SU against such teams.
The Jaguars averaged 222 passing yards per game and 146 rushing yards per game against their 12 AFC opponents last year. They managed to score 26.1 points per game against those opponents while giving up 12.2 per contest. When facing out-of-conference competition, they averaged 26.0 points and 30.5 points-allowed, in addition to 263 pass yards per game and 127 rush yards per contest.
In matchups against out-of-conference foes in 2017, the G-Men passed for 193 yards per game and rushed for 119 per game on their way to 18.5 points per outing. When facing just NFC opponents, the offense recorded 14.3 points per game by averaging 243 passing yards and 89 rushing yards. The Giants defense allowed 17.5 PPG to non-conference foes and 26.5 to NFC teams
The Jaguars might be the more disruptive team in the trenches, as their offensive line allowed just 24 sacks last season while the D-line logged 55 sacks. The Giants O-line gave up 34 sacks last year and their defense sacked opposing QBs on just 27 occasions..
Betting Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Giants
SU Winner – Jaguars, ATS Winner – Giants, O/U – Under
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The Jaguars created 18 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Giants put up six rushing touchdowns last season.
The Jaguars registered 4.3 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.3 to opponents.
The Giants rushed for 3.9 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 4.2 to opponents.
The Jaguars offense gave up 24 sacks last season. Their defense created 55 sacks.
New York quarterbacks were sacked 34 times last year. Their defense was able to sack opposing QBs on 27 occasions
The Jaguars threw for 21 passing touchdowns last season.
The Giants produced 20 passing touchdowns last season.
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