The Denver Broncos won but didn't cover against the Indianapolis Colts when they met back in September as Peyton Manning gets set to take on his old team once again in an AFC Divisional Playoffs matchup on Sunday afternoon.
The Broncos got past the Colts 31-24 but didn't manage to cover the 8.5-point spread at home when the teams met on September 7 in an OVER result. That was Denver's seventh straight ATS loss against the Colts dating back to 2005.
Indianapolis advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 26-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals as a 3-point home favorite on the NFL betting lines on Wild Card Weekend. Denver received a bye into the second round.
Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The Indianapolis Colts betting odds line opened as 7-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 54 at most shops.
Computer Prediction: Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos Pick
A 32-28 result in favor of the Broncos is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Denver Broncos sport a record of 12-4 and 8-8 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Indianapolis Colts sit at 12-5 and 11-5-1 ATS on the season. The over under totals records are 10-6 for the Broncos and 9-8 for the Colts. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Denver vs Indianapolis injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 4-rated Denver Broncos and the No. 8-rated Indianapolis Colts in this matchup.
How Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Denver Broncos No. 2-ranked offense (30.12 PPG) against a Indianapolis Colts defense that ranks No. 18 at 22.29 PPG. The Broncos passing attack has averaged 291.31 yards per game, more than the Colts give up through the air (224.53 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Indianapolis Colts own the league's No. 19-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 116.13 yards per game when on the road. Denver, on the other hand, rates No. 8 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Andrew Luck led the way last time out for the Colts, connecting for 376 passing yards and a 26-10 victory over the Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
C.J. Anderson rushed for 3 TDs as Denver earned a 47-14 win over Oakland in their last outing on Sunday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos Betting Odds Trends
Indianapolis is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games
Indianapolis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games
Indianapolis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver's last 13 games
Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
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