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Houston at Jacksonville

December 17, 2017
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have not made the playoffs since the 2007 season, but they are well on their way to doing so this season at 9-4. The Jaguars need a win against Houston and they are in. Playoff-clinching scenarios vs. a team that has been eliminated often don't go as planned. The oddsmakers are aware of the clinching game factor, knowing very well the public will perceive this Jacksonville team will come to play, while their opponent has little to play for. This situation often sees the opponent getting inspired not to be the team their opponent clinched against. The Jags' defense has shown some signs of wear over the last three weeks, and the offense is always questionable behind erratic Blake Bortles. I think the Texans will come to play and muster up enough points to slide in under an inflated number. Grab the big points on Houston.

1 unit on Houston +11 (-110) (risk 1 to return 1.91)
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