NFL Week 15 Colts vs. Jaguars Picks & Predictions
If the Jacksonville Jaguars want to continue their march to the playoffs this season, they have to get past their AFC South rivals, the Indianapolis Colts, who happen to be undefeated.
The Colts defeated the Broncos 28-16 as a 6.5-point favorite in Week 14, while the combined score went over the posted total of 43.5 points. Peyton Manning threw for 220 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions, while tight end Dallas Clark caught five passes for 43 yards and three scores.
The Jaguars lost to the Dolphins 14-10 as a 2-point favorite in Week 14, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 43 points. Quarterback David Garrard threw for 139 yards in the loss, while running back Maurice Jones Drew was held to just 59 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the Colts 3-point favorites over the Jaguars in Week 15. The over/under total for Thursday’s game has been set at 43 points.
These are two teams with polar opposite trend stats. The Colts are currently 4-1 against the spread in their last five games and 5-0 ATS in their last five games on the road. Meanwhile, the Jaguars are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games and 1-4 ATS in their last five games at home.
That said, the Jaguars have owned the Colts in recent history. Jacksonville is 7-3 against the number in its last 10 games when playing Indianapolis and that’s why our free pick prediction for this game is the Jaguars +3.
Some teams just know how to keep things close with certain opponents. The Jaguars are one of those teams that routinely plays in tight games with the Colts and considering a playoff berth is on the line for them, they should come out with plenty of emotion.
The Colts have covered in their last four games, so they’re due to let bettors down at some point. It’s hard to go undefeated throughout a season and considering they’re going to start resting starters tonight, this is a perfect game for the Jags to steal a win. Take Jacksonville and the over 43 in this one, because we don’t see it being a defensive struggle.
Our NFL Week 15 Free Pick for this matchup is: JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS +3 and OVER 43.
Colts vs. Jaguars Current Odds
301 Indianapolis Colts –3 (-180 moneyline) Over 43
302 Jacksonville Jaguars +3 (+160 moneyline) Under 43
NFL Week 15 Trends
Indianapolis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Jacksonville is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Indianapolis
Jacksonville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indianapolis
NFL Week 15 Injuries
INDIANAPOLIS
[WR] 11/06/2009 - Anthony Gonzalez out indefinitely ( Knee )
[PK] 12/16/2009 - Adam Vinatieri is downgraded to expected to miss Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Knee )
[CB] 11/05/2009 - Marlin Jackson IR ( Knee )
[LB] 11/04/2009 - Tyjuan Hagler IR ( Bicep )
[SS] 11/08/2009 - Bob Sanders IR ( Elbow )
(S) 12/16/2009 - Aaron Francisco is downgraded to expected to miss Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Ankle )
[OT] 11/22/2009 - Dan Federkeil IR ( Concussion )
[RB] 12/16/2009 - Donald Brown is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Chest )
[QB] 12/09/2009 - Jim Sorgi IR ( Shoulder )
[T] 12/16/2009 - Ryan Diem probable Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Hamstring )
[CB] 12/16/2009 - Melvin Bullitt probable Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Shoulder )
[CB] 12/16/2009 - Jerraud Powers is downgraded to expected to miss Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Hamstring )
[C] 12/16/2009 - Kyle DeVan probable Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Shin )
(S) 12/16/2009 - Tim Jennings probable Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Ankle )
[OT] 12/16/2009 - Tony Ugoh probable Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Knee )
[DT] 12/16/2009 - Raheem Brock probable Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Back )
[DE] 12/16/2009 - Robert Mathis expected to miss Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Quad )
[LB] 12/16/2009 - Gary Brackett probable Thursday vs. Jacksonville ( Foot )
JACKSONVILLE
[DL] 09/15/2009 - Rob Meier out for season ( Shoulder )
[DE] 09/18/2009 - Reggie Hayward IR ( Leg )
[CB] 09/01/2009 - Don Carey IR ( Shoulder )
[LB] 08/31/2009 - Jeremy Mincey IR ( Hand )
[WR] 09/21/2009 - Troy Williamson IR ( Shoulder )
[CB] 11/08/2009 - Scott Starks IR ( Hamstring )
[WR] 11/16/2009 - Jarett Dillard IR ( Ankle )
[CB] 12/16/2009 - Rashean Mathis is upgraded to probable Thursday vs. Indianapolis ( Groin )
[LB] 11/26/2009 - Bryan Smith IR ( Shoulder )
[DE] 12/16/2009 - Julius Williams probable Thursday vs. Indianapolis ( Knee )
[DT] 12/15/2009 - John Henderson is upgraded to probable Thursday vs. Indianapolis ( Shoulder )
[G] 12/16/2009 - Kynan Forney probable Thursday vs. Indianapolis ( Back )
[RB] 12/15/2009 - Greg Jones is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs. Indianapolis ( Leg )
[CB] 12/16/2009 - Derek Cox probable Thursday vs. Indianapolis ( Ankle )
[LB] 12/16/2009 - Clint Ingram is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs. Indianapolis ( Shoulder )
[FB] 12/15/2009 - Mike Sims-Walker is upgraded to probable Thursday vs. Indianapolis ( Calf )