There was some interesting movement on this one. The Jacksonville Jaguars opened as 2.5-point favorites, but it seems that bettors widened the gap after witnessing the Bengals’ struggles against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8, a team (Colts) which the Jaguars demolished earlier. That wave of Jaguar money favors Jacksonville to now cover a win by at least a field goal.
Betting Preview for the Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Week 9 Game on November 5 2017
Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida
When: Sunday, November 5, 2017, 1 PM EST
Line: Cincinnati Bengals (+5.5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (-5.5) – view all 2017 NFL lines
TV Broadcast: FOX
Betting on the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)
The Cincinnati Bengals got out to a terrible start this year, losing their first three games and a lot of that had to do with the offense. In the first two games they only scored a total of nine points, and they decided to make a change at offensive coordinator and that has led to a lot more success.
They come into this game having won three of the last four games with the only loss coming in that time against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ever since they made the change for a new offensive coordinator Andy Dalton seems to be more comfortable with the offense and has had a lot more success.The one area Dalton has struggled with all year has been throwing interceptions. He comes into this game having already thrown eight interceptions compared to just seven touchdowns.
He needs to be careful in this game with the ball. The Jaguars have a great secondary that have had a ton of interceptions. If they want to pull off the upset in this game they are going to need to not turn the ball over first and foremost.
Betting on the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3)
On the other side of this match up is the Jacksonville Jaguars who have had a nice season so far this year, and should come into this game refreshed after having a bye last week. They currently have a 4-3 record, but they have been inconsistent at times, and have had some pretty bad losses like a defeat at the hand of the Jets.
The strength of this team is clearly the defensive side of the ball. Coming into this game they are only giving up 15.7 points per game which is 1st in the NFL. They aren’t particularly good against the rush but they make up for it with their pass defense. They are only giving up 161.7 yards per game through the air which is also first in the NFL.
The downfall of this team is on the offensive side of the ball, especially through the air. Blake Bortles once again isn’t the answer this year, and has really struggled. Coming into this game the Jaguars are only averaging 192.6 yards per game through the air which is 28th in the NFL. They need him to start playing better, not only to have success in this game, but to really take that step forward and have a run if they can make the playoffs.
Writer’s Prediction:
The Jaguars defense is going to be the difference in this game. They are going to make life difficult on Andy Dalton and that will lead to their victory. The Jaguars offense will also struggle in this game though, and it will cover the under. Pick: Jags (-5.5)
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