Jaguars vs 49ers Betting Odds - Jaguars to exorcise West Coast demons
The Jaguars vs 49ers betting odds pits two teams heading in opposite directions. If the playoffs started today, the Jaguars would be playing them while the 49ers would be golfing. Even so, online betting cappers should be aware that while this looks like a mismatch, it will be a challenge to Jacksonville, who struggles on the West Coast.
| Jaguars vs 49ers betting odds: 49ers -3.5 |
| WHAT: NFL betting |
| WHEN: Sunday November 29th – 4:05 PM ET |
| WHERE: Candlestick Park – San Francisco, CA |
| PICK: Jaguars +3.5, over 41.5 |
Jaguars vs 49ers betting odds maker breakdown: The Storyline
The Jaguars have won three straight games, and currently find themselves in the playoff hunt with six games remaining. They’ve found a passing game with David Garrard and a quality receiver in Mike Sims-Walker, and combined with Maurice Jones-Drew, there’s a semblance of consistency. The Jags have struggled on the West Coast, though; their last West Coast trip this year was to Seattle, where they lost 41-0.
Sportsbook odds makers are starting to lose faith in 49ers head coach Mike Singletary. Sure, he can motivate, but he always wears down his players with cold messages and tough practices. The 49ers have hit a wall - since starting 3-1, they are 1-5.
Betting Edge: Jaguars
Jaguars vs 49ers betting odds maker breakdown: Offense
The Jags offense is playing well right now, and last week they even won without much help from Maurice Jones-Drew. While the Jags rush offense struggled last week, it won’t get any easier against the sixth-ranked rush defense this week. Look for the Jags to attack through the air, since the 49ers pass defense is 30th in the NFL.
For San Francisco, they have received decent quarterback play from Alex Smith, but the rest of the team has disappeared. Aside from a 104-yard effort against Chicago, Frank Gore is providing just 66.3 yards per game over his last four outings. The 49ers passing game is developing but the running game hasn’t been around for support.
Betting Edge: Jaguars
Jaguars vs 49ers betting odds maker breakdown: Defense
The Jaguars defense has been soft since they lost coordinator Mike Smith to the Atlanta Falcons, and they’ll probably get pushed around this week. The Jags don’t generate much pressure on opposing quarterbacks and are ranked last in the NFL in that category with just 10. Even so, if they can shut down Gore, they’ll have a good shot to win.
For San Francisco, their plan will be the same. While they’ve struggled in the secondary to cover people and pressure the opponent’s quarterback, they haven’t had many problems stopping the run. Especially at home, this is a tough team to move the ball against.
Betting Edge: 49ers
Jaguars vs 49ers betting odds maker breakdown: Notable Injuries
The Jags will once again be without their top cornerback Rashean Mathis, but they have played without him for a couple of weeks.
For San Francisco, they’ll be without Isaac Bruce (ankle) and possibly without linebacker Takeo Spikes (hamstring). The 49ers have a long list of players on injured reserve already including left tackle Joe Staley.
Betting Edge: Jaguars
Jaguars vs 49ers betting odds for total: 41.5
The Jaguars defense doesn’t put much pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and the 49ers run defense has been flimsy in recent weeks. Those two factors combined should mean that the 49ers will be able to pass it a little bit and the Jaguars should be able to run it. Both defenses are struggling, which should help this total go over.
Betting Edge: Over
Jaguars vs 49ers betting odds breakdown: Outlook and Pick
This is going to be a tough contest for Jacksonville as it’s a late start on the West Coast, but they’ve taken precautions to be a little more acclimated to the time shift this weekend. They left for San Francisco a day earlier, and just being more aware of the situation in general should help. The Jags have the bigger motivation for this game, but they are the underdog. They have struggled on the road but the motivation should be enough to give NFL betting fans a slight edge in Jacksonville’s favor.
DJ’S PICK: Jaguars +3.5
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