2013 NFL Week 17 Jaguars vs. Colts Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (The Spread) – The Colts can clinch a first-round bye with a victory over the Jaguars and a little help. Will they cover as double-digit favorites today?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Colts are 10.5-point favorites over the Jaguars, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 45 points. Jacksonville enters play with a 4-11 record and is 3-4 on the road, while Indianapolis is 10-5 overall and 5-2 at home.
Line Movement: The Colts opened as 4-point favorites but the spread has shot all the way up to 10.5 at most online and Vegas sports books, while the total opened at 45.5 and has been bet down to 45.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 57% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Jaguars. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
KEY NFL BETTING TRENDS: The Jaguars are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games in Indianapolis while the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between these two teams. The Jaguars are also 4-0 against the spread in their last four road games, 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games versus AFC South opponents and 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games versus the AFC overall. The Colts, meanwhile, are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 17.
2013 NFL WEEK 17 FREE PICK: JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS +10.5