Jaguars vs. Raiders Odds
OAKLAND, CA (The Spread) – The Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars are both targeting a needed win on Sunday when the two meet in Oakland at 4:25PM ET.
Oakland is 0-1 on the season, 1-0 against the spread and playing in its home opener. Jacksonville is 0-1 overall, 0-1 against the spread and playing on the road for the first time. The home team has won three straight in this series.
Trends show that the Jaguars are 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 meetings with the Raiders while Oakland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 home games and 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games following a cover.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, the Raiders are favored at home, as they have odds of -5.5 points against the Jaguars. The over/under total for the game has been set at just 39 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had the Raiders favored by 7 points. The spread was never higher than that, and has since fallen back to 5.5 points. The over/under total opened at 39.5 points and has since dropped the hook.
The Raiders suffered a tough 21-17 loss at Indianapolis in the season opener last Sunday. Oakland held a 17-14 lead in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t hold on for the win. The defense played well, holding Indy to just 274 total yards while picking up four sacks. The offense tallied 372 total yards, led by quarterback Terrelle Pryor, who threw for 217 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 112 yards in his first start in the NFL.
The Jaguars has arguably the worst showing in the NFL in Week 1, losing at home to Kansas City, 28-2. The Jaguars defense didn’t play awful, holding the Chiefs to 292 yards, but the Jacksonville offense could only amass 178 yards while committing a pair of turnovers. Blaine Gabbert was 16 of 35 passing for 121 yards with two interceptions. He may not play on Sunday due to a hand injury. Running back Maurice Jones-Drew was limited to 15 carries for 45 yards.
In terms of Injuries, Jacksonville tight end Marcedes Lewis is doubtful with a calf injury while guard Will Rackley is questionable with a knee injury. Oakland tight end David Ausberry is questionable with a shoulder injury.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing Oakland, as the Raiders are getting 74% of the wagers with odds of -5.5 points against Jacksonville on Sunday.
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