NFL Betting on the Redskins at Jaguars

In Week 16 of NFL betting, the Jacksonville Jaguars are playing their most important home game of the season as they play host to the Washington Redskins. The 8-6 Jags are first in the AFC South, leading Indianapolis late into the season.

Sunday, December 26 at 1pm EST on CBS

NFL Betting Odds:

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Washington Redskins (+7) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (-7)

Total: 46.5

The Redskins are a team on the slide, with quarterback drama, suspended star defensive players and a brutal matchup against one of the best rushing attacks in the league. Washington is 6-6-2 ATS this year, and they have only managed 3 wins on the road.

Jacksonville has won 5 of their last 7 games, covering 6 of them. They are a profitable 9-5 ATS this year, and have hit the Over 11 times. They are averaging 22.8 points/game and surrendering 26.1. They have been able to win tight games this year, covering often.

Maurice Jones-Drew gives them the easy edge in rushing. They Jags are 4th in the league on the ground and MJD has 1324 yards to go with his 5 rushing touchdowns. Out of the backfield he has also has 317 yards receiving and 2 TDs. He’ll be a matchup nightmare for the Redskins defense. Washington is 27th in the league against the run, offering up 134.4 yards on average this year.

The Redskins have pieced together 4 straight losses. In their last 7, they’ve only won one game (an OT 19-16 win over the struggling Titans in November). From the outside, it looks like the ‘Skins are giving up on their coach at owners.

Rather than starting recent QB addition Donovan McNabb, Shanahan has opted to use Rex Grossman – an almost sure sign they are calling this season a write-off.

Jacksonville owns the edge in yards gained, points scored, points allowed, time of possession, Red Zone efficiency and kicking. These important stats outline almost every important aspect of the game. When you include the push of home field advantage, the Redskins will be in tough from the opening snap.

NFL Betting Pick: Take the Jaguars and lay the 7 points on Sunday. After losing last week to the Colts, Jacksonville will be desperate at home to hold onto the division. The fate is in their hands and they will need to push hard to ensure the Redskins stay out of this game. Look for the Jags to take this in a one-sided blowout in front of a surprisingly rabid home crowd.