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In the past few games, generalized performances have been seen from both sides, with Minnesota winning a lot of games while most match-ups have not being favorable for Jacksonville. We will take a closer look at recent results by both sides, head-to-head history, and the available information on injuries, to ensure you have all that is required to prepare for this contest. The Vikings have a good record and will look to play to their strengths, but who knows, the Jaguars might pull a shocker despite their current predicament. So, let’s discuss the crucial points that may determine the result of this particular game.
Betting Odds and Info
These are the latest odds as of writing:
Moneyline: Vikings -210 , Jaguars +176
Spread: Vikings -4 , Jaguars +4
Over/Under: 47.5
Team Recent Performance
Minnesota Vikings
In the last few games, the team achieved victory over Indianapolis 21-13 on Nov 4, managing to cover the -6 point spread, as well as gone below 47 points. They succumbed to LA 20-30 on October 25, where they did not manage to cover the -3 point spread and total went above 47.5 points. On October 21, they lost to Detroit narrowly 29-31, where they were unable to beat the -1 point spread, but who as well went above the total of 50 points scored. They managed to beat the Jets 23-17 on October 6, where they managed to cover the -2.5 point spread and the total went under 42 points. Last of all, on September 30, the team was able to beat the Green Bay Packers, whipsawing them 31-29 and making it inside the +2.5 spread as well as over 44.5 spread.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The recent performance of the team in question has been a mixed bag of results. On November 4th, they suffered a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with a final score of 23-28 but managed to cover the spread of +7.5 as the total went Over 46 points. On Exctober 28, they faced another tough opponent in the form of Green Bay only to lose narrowly yet again at 27-30, once again covering the +3.5 points spread while the total also went Over 49 points. They had a great performance against New England on the 20th of October and won the match 32-16 beating the -7 points spread and going over the 42.5 points. However, on October 13, played against Chicago and lost with a wide margin of 16-35 to which it could not beat the -1.5 latest odds although the total went past 44.5. That was on October 7, when they triumphed over Indianapolis, 37-34 but failed to cover the -4 line going over 44.5 lines.
Team Head-to-Head Matchup
The Minnesota Vikings (6-1) will be looking to take advantage of their favorable standings when they visit the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6). They have performed well during this period having an ATS record of 4-3 whereas the opposing team has at least three wins and four losses. The over/under in which both sides participated is almost the same with each side showing records of four wins and two losses with one draw. Minnesota scores an average of 26.86 points per game while Jacksonville can only score an average of 19.14 points. Kinds of rushing, the Vikings record 113.57 while the Jaguars record 123.29. The Vikings pass the ball 32.86 times a game with a success rate of 63.91%, giving them total passing yards of 225.43. Conversely, the Jaguars have 35.43 average pass attempts with the completion of 60.08% attaining 218.14 passing yards. As a result, Minnesota has an average of 339 total yards of offense per game as Jackson averages 341.43 total yards. In turnovers, the Vikings average 1.29 per game, whereas the Jaguars average 2.29.
Team Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew DePaola (TE, hand) will be away from the team for an unknown period, while Christian Darrisaw (OT, knee) will be absent for the remainder of the year. Jordan Kunaszyk (LB, unspecified) and Mekhi Blackmon (CB, knee) have both been placed on injured reserve. J.J. McCarthy (QB, knee) is also placed on IR and is out for the whole season. On a positive note, Blake Cashman (LB, toe) and Akayleb Evans (CB, hip) are listed as questionable for Sunday. Will Reichard (K, quad) is much less likely to participate, and Taki Taimani (DT, injury undisclosed) is also a doubtful call. Gabriel Murphy (LB, unspecified) has been placed on IR.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Christian Kirk (WR, clavicle) is already ruled out for the rest of the season and Injured reserve saw Devin Duvernay (WR, lower body) make his entrance. Gabriel Davis (WR, shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday with Esezi Otomewo (DE, calf) also listed as questionable. De’Shawn Dixon (DE, Knee) and Patrick Murtagh (TE, ankle) are on IR. Also, Anton Harrison (T, knee) and Maason Smith (DT, ankle) are both listed as questionable for Sunday.
SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings will win and cover the spread with the total going over.
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