New Orleans Saints (-6.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars (+6.5)

The Pick: New Orleans Saints -6.5


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Jaguars vs. Saints Betting Overview

 

The New Orleans Saints will head to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars in a battle of AFC South against NFC South. New Orleans is 2-1 on the season, with two straight wins. After falling in the season opening game to the Green Bay, the Saints beat up on the Bears and then came from behind to down the Texans on Sunday. New Orleans is one of the top scoring team in all of the National Football League. Jacksonville has done just the opposite; losing two straight games, after winning their season opener. The Jaguars beat divisional foe Tennessee in the opening week.

 

Jacksonville Jaguars News and Betting Tips for Sunday, October 02, 2011

 

The Jacksonville Jaguars have got to get better passing the football. The Jaguars are the worst passing team in the entire league, with Luke McCown and Blaine Gabbert both getting an opportunity to start. Jacksonville has continued to see their running back Maurice Jones-Drew run wild over opposing offenses, as he is averaging over 100 yards per game on the ground. The Jaguars defense has held their end of the bargain throughout the season. In three games, Jacksonville ranks in the Top 10 in both passing and rushing yards allowed. In three games, the Jaguars have allowed 62 points. Jacksonville is playing their first of two straight home games, as they will welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to town in week five.

 

New Orleans Saints News and Betting Tips for Sunday, October 02, 2011

 

The New Orleans Saints, under the leadership of Sean Peyton would like to get back to the postseason for the third straight season. After winning the Super Bowl, the Saints were downed by Seattle last season. New Orleans is currently tied with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in first place within the NFC South. Drew Brees is head and shoulders the top offensive player for New Orleans. The quarterback has thrown for 1059 yards and 9 touchdowns through 3 games. The top receiver for New Orleans has been Devery Henderson; with 2 touchdown receptions. The Saints defense hopes to improve upon their passing game, as they have allowed 282 yards per game in the first three games.

 

Our Saints vs. Jaguars Pick and Predictions

The New Orleans Saints have played real well since their week one loss on the road. Jacksonville has struggled mightily on the offensive side. Look for that that continue in the week four affair. New Orleans has really amped up their defense, despite some struggles in the early going against the Houston Texans. New Orleans would like to stay at the top of the divisional race. The Saints are -6.5 on the road. We are betting on the Saints to win this game by double digits. Bet New Orleans -6.5 over Jacksonville.

 


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