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David Bastl
Falcons vs. Jaguars Point Spread: NFL Pre-Season Week 4 Odds, Prediction
It hasn’t been a preseason to write home about for both the Falcons and Jaguars. Both teams are winless entering this contest, combining for seven losses in seven games (also 0-7 against the spread). But, it’s only the preseason, and both teams are expected to compete for post season spots once the season gets underway.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Falcons may be 0-4 this preseason, but they have lost by a combined 35 points for an average of just under nine points per game.
The Jaguars are a different story, having only scored a combined 17 points in three games, including getting shutout in one of them.
Head to head the Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings with the Jaguars. However, they are also 1-4 ATS in their last five games on the road.
The under is 5-1 in the last six games these two teams have played in, but also consider this; these six games have taken place over the last 19 years – so not a good stat to put much stock into.
Interesting note, the Falcons will look to avoid a third consecutive winless preseason as they wrap up their exhibition schedule.
Atlanta Falcons
You have to go back to September 1, 2016 to find the last time the Falcons won a preseason game – that’s some kind of streak. Ironically, that win was against Jacksonville. The Falcons preseason losing streak now stands at 12 games.
The team’s latest battle appears to be at the place-kicking position. Giorgio Tavecchio is 4-for-8 this preseason and after missing a 39-yard attempt against Washington, Head Coach Dan Quinn said he would continue to evaluate the position. Enter former All-Pro Kicker Blair Walsh, who was signed to a contract earlier this week. Walsh has played for the Vikings and Seahawks and also spent time in Georgia during his college yards.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Free agent Quarterback Nick Foles saw his first preseason action as a member of the Jaguars last week in a loss to the Dolphins. Foles was 6-of-10 for 48 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Signs point to Foles sitting out this contest with the Falcons.
Most of the battles have been completed for the Jaguars entering this game. The major story in camp has been the play of first-round pick Josh Allen. Look for Allen to be a major factor in a defence that is already ranked in the top five by most accounts.
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