Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction NFL Picks 10/20/24

The Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts meet in week 7 NFL action from Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts prediction.

Miami Dolphins Recap

The Miami Dolphins come into this one looking to build some steam after ending up with a 15-10 win over the New England Patriots in their last game prior to their bye week last week. After this game, the Dolphins will head home for a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

Dolphins Trying To Keep Pace In AFC East

Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 483 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions on 64.5% passing while Tyler Huntley’s thrown for 290 yards and an INT on 60.4% passing and Skylar Thompson has 187 passing yards as well. De’Von Achane has a team-high 183 rushing yards while Jaylen Wright has 139 rushing yards as well. Tyreek Hill leads Miami’s receiving group with 23 grabs for 286 yards while Jaylen Waddle has 21 receptions for 258 yards. Achane and Jonnu Smith each have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Jordyn Brooks has a team-high 39 total tackles including 21 solo tackles while Miami’s defense as a whole has combined for 9 sacks and 3 interceptions on the year.

Why the Miami Dolphins will win

• The Colts have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a Division game.
• The underdogs have won each of the last two games between the Dolphins and Colts.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Dolphins and Colts.
• The Colts have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a Division game.

Indianapolis Colts Recap

The Indianapolis Colts come into this game looking to keep things going after picking up a 20-17 win over Tennessee last time out to improve to 3-3 on the year. After this game, Indianapolis will head back out on the road for a huge division game against the Houston Texans.

Colts Looking To Catch Texans Atop AFC South

Anthony Richardson has thrown for 654 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 50.6% passing while also rushing for 141 yards and a TD. Joe Flacco has thrown for 716 yards, 7 TDs, and an interception on 65.7% passing. Jonathan Taylor has a team-high 349 rushing yards and 4 TDs while Alec Pierce leads the Colts’ receiving group with 368 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns while Michael Pittman Jr. has 25 receptions for 273 yards and Josh Downs has a team-high 27 receptions for 239 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns as well. On defense, Zaire Franklin, Nick Cross, and E.J. Speed each have a team-high 60 total tackles with Speed logging 44 solo tackles. As a team, the Colts’ defense has put up 12 sacks and 4 interceptions so far this season.

Why the Indianapolis Colts will win

• The Colts have won each of their last seven home games following a Division win.
• The Dolphins have lost each of their last eight October games as road underdogs against AFC opponents.
• The Dolphins have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Colts have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against AFC East opponents.

Dolphins vs. Colts Prediction

I’m leaning towards the Colts but it’ll be interesting to see how the line moves throughout the week. I honestly think the Colts are better with Flacco under center, but either way, I don’t know how to trust the Miami Dolphins with how unstable their offense has been with an inability to stay healthy. There’s also a look-ahead factor for the Colts with the Texans on deck, but if the Colts want that game to mean anything, they have to take care of business here and I think they do just that. Give me Indianapolis.