Sunday, December 13, 2015

EverBank Field

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The Indianapolis Colts matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at EverBank Field. The opening line for this game has Indianapolis as 1.5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 44.

Matt Hasselbeck finished his last game with 169 yards through the air for Indianapolis. He completed 16 passes out of 26 attempts for a 62% completion percentage. The Colts were led in rushing by Frank Gore, who finished with 45 yards on 13 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Gore led the team in receiving with 3 receptions for 49 yards. He had an average of 16 yards per reception in the contest. As a team in that game Indianapolis totaled 240 yards by way of 57 plays. They rushed the ball 18 times for a total of 54 yards on the game and the Colts totaled 11 first downs by getting 0 rushing, 11 passing and 0 by penalty.

Blake Bortles finished his last game with 322 yards through the air for Jacksonville. He completed 24 passes out of 36 attempts for a 67% completion percentage. The Jaguars were led in rushing by T.J. Yeldon, who finished with 57 yards on 15 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Allen Robinson led the team in receiving with 10 receptions for 153 yards. He had an average of 15 yards per reception in the contest. Jacksonville totaled 383 yards by way of 59 plays. They rushed the ball 21 times for a total of 81 yards on the game and the Jaguars totaled 20 first downs by getting 3 rushing, 17 passing and 0 by penalty.

Indianapolis is scoring 22 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 23 passes on 40 attempts for a 58% percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 247 yards per game through the air as well. The Colts carry the ball for an average of 89 yards per game on 25 attempts for an average of 3.6 yards per carry this season. They run 67 plays per game and average 5 yards per play for an average of 336 total yards each outing. The Colts get 20 first downs per game and they average 51.8 penalty yards via 6.7 penalties each contest.

Indianapolis gives up an average of 280 passing yards and 25 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 23 completions per game on 39 attempts for a completion percentage of 59%. The Colts give up 119 rushing yards per contest on 28 carries for a 4.3 average per carry. Indianapolis allows 399 total yards per game including 5.9 yards per play. They force 1.6 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 8.9 penalties for 80.8 yards per game.

Jacksonville averages 23 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 23 passes per game on 39 attempts for a 59% percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 256 yards through the air per game thus far. The Jaguars carry the ball for an average of 95 yards per game on 23 attempts for an average of 4.1 yards per carry. They run 65 plays per game and average 5.4 yards per play for an average of 350 total yards per game. The Jaguars are averaging 20 first downs per outing and accumulate 55.8 penalty yards via 6.7 penalties each game.

Jacksonville gives up 265 passing yards per outing and 28 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 25 completions on 37 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 68%. The Jaguars give up 103 rushing yards per game on 29 carries for an average of 3.6 yards per carry. Jacksonville allows 368 total yards per game for an average of 5.4 yards per play. They force 1.2 turnovers per contest and 7.2 penalties for 63.8 yards in each contest.

Indianapolis Betting Trends

Indianapolis is 6-6-0 against the over/under so far this season

Indianapolis has an ATS record of 6-6-0 this season

Jacksonville Betting Trends

Jacksonville is 8-4-0 against the over/under so far this season

Jacksonville has an ATS record of 6-5-1 this season

Injuries to Watch

Indianapolis

12/07/15 QB Matt Hasselbeck Neck is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Jacksonville
12/06/15 T Anthony Castonzo Knee "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
12/06/15 G Hugh Thornton Elbow "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
12/06/15 LB Jerrell Freeman Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
12/06/15 WR Phillip Dorsett Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
11/30/15 RB Ahmad Bradshaw Wrist IR
11/15/15 QB Andrew Luck Kidney expected to miss 4-6 weeks
11/09/15 DE Henry Anderson Knee IR
10/07/15 CB Jalil Brown Groin IR
09/16/15 RB Vick Ballard Hamstring IR
09/10/15 RB Dan Herron Shoulder IR
09/05/15 DE Arthur Jones Ankle IR

Jacksonville

12/08/15 WR Allen Hurns Concussion probable Sunday vs. Indianapolis
12/08/15 RB Bernard Pierce Calf IR
12/08/15 LB Paul Posluszny Hand doubtful Sunday vs. Indianapolis
12/08/15 WR Rashad Greene Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis
12/06/15 LB Dan Skuta Groin "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis
12/05/15 RB Toby Gerhart Groin IR
11/19/15 S James Sample Shoulder IR
11/16/15 DT Sen'Derrick Marks Tricep IR
10/21/15 RB Corey Grant Groin IR
10/05/15 G Brandon Linder Shoulder IR
08/15/15 DE Dante Fowler, Jr. Knee IR

Guy's Pick: Take Jacksonville

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