A pivotal matchup in the AFC South will go down today in Jacksonville when the Jaguars host the now Matt Leinart-led Texans at 1:00PM ET.

Oddsmakers have installed the Texans as 4.5-point favorites over the Jaguars, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 37 points. The Texans are 7-3 overall and 3-2 on the road, while the Jaguars are 3-7 overall and 2-2 at home.

Jacksonville has won eight of its last nine home games when the total is posted between 35.5 and 42 points, and has also won and covered the spread in seven of its last 10 games when playing in weeks 10 through 13. On the other side, Houston has lost seven of its last nine games coming off a bye week and has also lost 13 of its last 16 road games when the total posted is between 38.5 and 42 points.

Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Jaguars +4.5 today. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.