Jaguars vs Eagles Odds - Eagles to roll in Vick debut
The Jaguars vs Eagles odds are greatly inflated because of the potential debut of Michael Vick, but they are still worth the price. Online betting cappers know that the Eagles have tons of depth at quarterback, which is going to be the big difference in this game.
Jaguars vs Eagles odds: Eagles -7
- WHAT: NFL betting
- WHEN: Thursday, August 27th – 7:00 PM ET
- WHERE: Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA
- PICK: Eagles -7
Jaguars vs Eagles odds maker breakdown: Offense The Jacksonville Jaguars have a number of issues on offense. Their biggest long-term problem will be their depth, but right now they are shuffling a lot of parts on the offensive line, at wide receiver and in the backfield. Without much depth, Maurice Jones-Drew has been held out of the preseason for the most part and that has rendered the first-string offense ineffective. The Eagles, on the other hand, will have plenty of depth at quarterback this week, and not just because of Vick. Kevin Kolb is healthy again and will get some action, as will A.J. Feeley. That pretty much means that the Eagles will have experienced quarterbacks playing for them the entire game. Betting Edge: Eagles
Jaguars vs Eagles odds maker breakdown: Defense The Jaguars defense has been shredded so far this preseason and most of the damage has been done on the ground. Through two preseason games, the Jags have given up 255 yards on the ground, which is part of why the Jags are such a big underdog in the sportsbook for this game. The Eagles defense hasn’t been much better – they’ve given up an average of 25 points per game in the preseason - but they’ll put more of an effort into their third preseason contest. The Eagles defense is a veteran unit that knows their roles so for them it is just a matter of effort. Betting Edge: Eagles
Jaguars vs Eagles odds maker breakdown: Special Teams With Josh Scobee and David Akers running the show, there’s no question that both teams have two of the most reliable kicking games in the league, but the edge in returns goes to Philadelphia. Whether it’s DeSean Jackson or Jeremy Maclin fielding the kicks, the Eagles have much better return units. Betting Edge: Eagles
Jaguars vs Eagles odds maker breakdown: Notable Injuries The Jaguars have a lot of injuries right now, although not many of them are considered to be serious. 11 players missed the Jags’ last contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and they could have similar casualties heading into this game. On the Eagles’ side, they are expected to be without left tackle Jason Peters and cornerback Ellis Hobbs for this game. Betting Edge: Even
Jaguars vs Eagles betting breakdown: Outlook and Pick NFL betting fans are accustomed to seeing a three-point spread in the preseason games, and they might not want to lay seven points with the Eagles. But with the better team and the deeper rotation at quarterback, the Eagles should be able to win by more than a touchdown at home. STAN’S PICK: Eagles -7
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