Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Spread Info, Line and Predictions

The Jacksonville Jaguars haven't had much success in the 2012 season but they do have one victory on their resume. That victory came against the Indianapolis Colts on the road in Week 3.

Seven weeks later and the same Colts squad heads to Jacksonville in attempt to rectify their Week 3 issues.

Indianapolis is a team on the rise and Jacksonville is a team that has a blurry future. If you're the Colts, these are the teams you must defeat if you plan on playing in January. 

Let's dive into the latest spread information, lines and more. 

When: Thursday, Nov. 8 at 8:20 p.m. ET

Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Fla.

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Spread: Jacksonville +3 (via Covers)

Indianapolis always plays close games, and being that the game is on the road, it might be your best bet to take Jacksonville with the points.

Over/Under: 42.5 (via Covers)

Your best bet is to go under here. Jacksonville's offense is lackluster at best and Indianapolis tends to keep things close. Expect a low scoring affair in this division rivalry. 

Injury Report

Indianapolis Colts (via CBS Sports)

Player	Injury	Status
Donnie Avery	Hip	Questionable
Jerraud Powers	Toe	Questionable
Pat Angerer	Foot	Probable
Donald Brown	Knee	Probable
Darius Butler	Shoulder	Questionable
Vontae Davis	Knee	Out
Coby Fleener	Shoulder	Out
Jerrell Freeman	Foot	Probable
Dwight Freeney	Ankle	Probable
Jeff Linkenbach	Head	Questionable
Andrew Luck	Knee	Probable
Robert Mathis	Knee	Probable
Fili Moala	Knee	Probable

Jacksonville Jaguars (via CBS Sports)

Player	Injury	Status
Derek Cox	Back	Questionable
Blaine Gabbert	Left Shoulder	Probable
Greg Jones	Hip	Out
Maurice Jones-Drew	Foot	Out
Dwight Lowery	Ankle	Out
Rashean Mathis	Groin	Out
Brad Meester	Foot	Probable
Montell Owens	Shoulder	Out
Laurent Robinson	Concussion	Probable

Fantasy Big Plays

Indianapolis: WR Reggie Wayne

At the midway point of the Colts' season, no other offensive weapon has benefited more from a consistent quarterback than veteran wide receiver Reggie Wayne. He has 61 receptions, 835 yards and three touchdowns.

Wayne will be going up against one of the worst passing defenses in the league (25th) minus Rashean Mathis. 

Huge numbers. Expect them.

Projected Stats: 9 receptions, 130 yards, 1 TD

Jacksonville: QB Blaine Gabbert

Blaine Gabbert has been asked to do more in the past two weeks and it's helped him develop and progress as a quarterback. He still isn't where he needs to be, but he has played well of late posting four touchdowns and just two interceptions in the past three games.

On Sept. 23, Gabbert and his Jaguars went to Indianapolis and defeated the Colts 22-17. Gabbert passed for 155 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

With the entire offense on his shoulders this week, Gabbert and his progression this season will continue to show itself. 

Projected Stats: 230 yards passing, 2 TD

Key to Victory

Allowing Andrew Luck to be aggressive

Bruce Arians has done a fantastic job allowing the rookie quarterback to play his style of football. Instead of forcing Luck into being a game manager like most rookies, something he is clearly not, both Arians and Luck are in a system they enjoy running.

Going up against a porous pass defense, Arians and Luck can't look to the ground for answers. They must pass the ball and live with some of the mistakes the rookie might make. 

Prediction

Indianapolis has won five games decided by six points or less. They are accustomed to playing in close games and despite having a rookie at the helm, they are accustomed to winning close games.

Indianapolis 23, Jacksonville 20

Indianapolis squeezes out another close one.