A disappointing showing against Cleveland last week resulted in a shocking defeat as 6 point favorites. The matchup should get significantly easier as Jacksonville hosts Tennessee this week. Tennessee recently legalized sports betting giving Tennessee fans the opportunity to legally bet on sports.
Four online sports betting apps have launched in Tennessee:
- FanDuel Sportsbook Tennessee
- BetMGM Tennessee
- DraftKings Sportsbook Tennessee
- Tennessee Action 24/7.
Titans vs. Jaguars Game Preview
Just when we thought that the Titans were prepared to make a run for the Super Bowl, they no-show against the Cleveland Browns. The matchup is significantly easier in week 14 against the Jaguars. The Jaguars are attempting to catch the New York Jets in their battle for Trevor Lawrence. There is little doubt that the Jaguars front office would like to end the season 1-15. They won their first game of the season against the Colts and have not won a game since then.
This is the perfect “get right” matchup for Tennessee. Derrick Henry will be reestablished early and often against a helpless Jaguars defense. They gave the Vikings all they could handle last week resulting in an overtime loss. The front office cannot force the team to lose games. But they are doing their best, this season was expected to be a tank since before the season.
Titans vs. Jaguars Complete Odds
| BetMGM TN | FanDuel TN | DraftKings TN | |
| Opening Spread | TEN: -9.5 JAX: +9.5 | TEN: -9.5 JAX: +9.5 | TEN: -9.5 JAX: +9.5 |
| Current Spread | TEN: -7 JAX: +7 | TEN: -7 JAX: +7 | TEN: -7.5 JAX: +7.5 |
| Moneyline | TEN: -345 JAX: +290 | TEN: -350 JAX: +290 | TEN: -355 JAX: +285 |
| Total | 53 | 52.5 | 52.5 |
| Super Bowl Odds | TEN: +2000 CLE:+5000 | TEN: +2000 CLE:+4600 | TEN: +2200 CLE:+4000 |
How To Watch/Listen To The Titans
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 13
- Time: 12 PM CT
- Location: TIAA Bank Stadium (Jacksonville, Florida)
- TV: CBS
- Commentators: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst)
- Radio: WGFX 104.5 The Zone (Tennessee)/ WJXL AM 1010 / FM 92.5 (Jacksonville)
NFL Week 14 Injury Report
Tennessee Titans
DE Jadevon Clowney was shockingly placed on IR with a knee injury. He will undergo season-ending knee surgery. This is a huge loss for the Titans, he was their big free-agent acquisition.
CB Adoree Jackson has yet to return from the IR but this could be the week. He practiced on Wednesday and should be set to return in short order.
TE Jonnu Smith did not play last week but returned to practice in a limited fashion on Wednesday. This would put him on pace to play Sunday. If not, Anthony Firkser would be the replacement at tight end.
Jacksonville Jaguars
RB James Robinson was limited in practice this week. He has been a phenomenal undrafted free agent. He should be listed as probable for this week’s game.
OL Brandon Linder missed practice on Wednesday. He is their starting center and will be important to keep healthy.
TE Tyler Eifert did not practice but this was a scheduled day off for the veteran. Expect him to be out there on Sunday.
AFC South Standings After Week 7
Tennessee Titans 8-4
Indianapolis Colts 8-4
Houston Texans 4-8
Jacksonville Jaguars 1-11
Implied Win Probability – Titans 77.53% Jaguars 24.64%
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The Tennessee Titans are rather large favorites to win this game and they should be. The Jaguars are trying to lose games so they can be in the running for Trevor Lawrence as a franchise quarterback. The Titans are -345 on DraftKings Sportsbook. This would equate to a 77.53% chance to win. Conversely, the Jaguars are +290 giving them a 24.64% chance to win Sunday’s matchup. DraftKings is charging a 2.17% vig on this game, which is much lower than usual.
Sports Betting Trends
Jacksonville 27th in total points vs. Titans 3rd in total points
This is the major reason that I think this game will be non competitive. The Titans can score, in bunches quicker than Jacksonville can. Mike Glennon struggles to push the ball down field to Chark and their other weapons. Expect the Jaguars to struggle in this one more than others.
Is Tennessee’s offense being overvalued?
53 points is a lot when you see that Mike Glennon will be starting opposite Ryan Tannehill. Having said that, the Titans are a strong offensive team and their defense struggles. 5 of their last 6 games have gone over the total points in their games. I actually would lean under here just based on this game being not very competitive. The Titans were embarrassed against Cleveland, I expect them to come out angry in this one.
DraftKings Best Bet: Titans -7
Written by Erich Richter
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