Broncos vs. Jaguars Updated Odds
Two teams with plenty of question marks heading into the 2010 season will square off in Jacksonville this Sunday when the Jaguars host the Denver Broncos. Let’s take a look at the matchup.
Game Preview:
The Broncos suffered a huge blow this offseason when linebacker Elvis Dumervil was lost for the season after he tore a pectoral muscle. Without him, Denver is left searching for answers on how to get after the quarterback and it might be a problem all season. On offense, Kyle Orton enters his second season in Josh McDaniels’ system, but this year he’ll be without his No. 1 wideout Brandon Marshall, who was traded to Miami in the offseason.
The Jaguars enter 2010 without much of an identity. Maurice Jones-Drew remains their star, but questions have surfaced about the health of his knee and the team has failed to put a good supporting cast around him. The offensive line is inexperienced, David Garrard is limited and the receiving corps is thin. The Jags lack playmakers on the defensive side of the ball as well, although the addition of Kirk Morrison was a very underrated move. This isn’t a team that is going to compete for a playoff spot, but this also isn’t your typical last place finisher either. So who knows what to expect?
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
This line hasn’t moved much at all over the last couple of months. It opened at Jaguars –2.5 on April 24 and then dropped to –1.5 through late June and early July. It then went back up to –2.5 in early August. Oddsmakers from online sports book BroburySports.com now have the line listed at Jaguars -3. The over/under total for this game opened at 42.5 and is now 40.
Game Information:
Broncos (0-0) at Jaguars (0-0)
Kickoff: 1:00PM ET
TV: CBS
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Venue: EverBank Field
Opening Odds: Jaguars –2.5
Current Odds: Jaguars –3
(View up-to-the-minute odds on our official NFL Odds Page)
Over/Under Open: 42.5
Over/Under Current: 40
Projected Weather by Game Time: Thunderstorms, high of 91 degrees
Six of nine games in this series have gone over the total since 1992.
Broncos:
[OLB] 09/05/2010 – Elvis Dumervil IR ( Pectoral )
[RB] 08/30/2010 – Correll Buckhalter probable Sunday vs. Jacksonville ( Neck )
(!)[RB] 08/30/2010 – Knowshon Moreno probable Sunday vs. Jacksonville ( Hamstring )
[WR] 08/08/2010 – Kenny McKinley IR ( Knee )
[OT] 08/30/2010 – Ryan Clady probable Sunday vs. Jacksonville ( Knee )
[DE] 09/05/2010 – Ben Garland reserve/non football injury ( Undisclosed )
[TE] 09/09/2010 – Daniel Graham probable Sunday vs. Jacksonville ( Ribs )
[CB] 08/30/2010 – Andre Goodman “?” Sunday vs. Jacksonville ( Head )
[WR] 09/05/2010 – Brandon Stokley IR ( Groin )
[T] 09/09/2010 – Ryan Harris “?” Sunday vs. Jacksonville ( Ankle )
Jaguars:
[RB] 09/09/2010 – Deji Karim expected to miss several weeks ( Thumb )
[DT] 08/31/2010 – D’Anthony Smith IR ( Achilles )
[C] 08/31/2010 – John Estes IR ( Undisclosed )
[LB] 09/05/2010 – Kyle Bosworth IR ( Undisclosed )
[LB] 08/21/2010 – Freddie Keiaho IR ( Concussion )
[WR] 09/09/2010 – Scotty McGee “?” Sunday vs. Denver ( Shoulder )
As of this morning, 56% of the 17,576 wagers that have been placed on this game favor the Jaguars -3.