New York Giants (2-13) vs Indianapolis Colts (7-8)
Game Info: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm (MetLife Stadium)
Betting Odds: New York Giants +7.5 / Indianapolis Colts -7.5 --- Over/Under: 43.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FOX
The Indianapolis Colts and the New York Giants meet in week 17 NFL action from MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Giants prediction.
Indianapolis Colts Recap
The Indianapolis Colts come into this game looking to build on a 38-30 win over Tennessee last time out to improve to 7-8 on the year. After this game, Indianapolis will close out the regular season against Jacksonville at home.
Colts Looking For Consistency
Anthony Richardson has thrown for 1,814 yards, 8 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 47.7% passing while also rushing for 499 yards and 6 TDs. Joe Flacco has thrown for 1,167 yards, 9 TDs and 5 interceptions on 66.5% passing. Jonathan Taylor has a team-high 1,129 rushing yards and 8 TDs while Josh Downs leads Indy’s receiving group with 59 receptions for 687 yards and 5 touchdowns. Alec Pierce has 645 receiving yards along with 5 TDs and Michael Pittman Jr. has 54 grabs for 627 yards. Adonai Mitchell has 290 receiving yards and another three receivers have 100+ receiving yards. On defense, Zaire Franklin has a team-high 151 total tackles. Kwity Paye has a team-high 7 sacks and DeForest Buckner has 6.5 sacks and Laiatu Latu has 4 sacks as well on the year. As a team, the Colts’ defense has put up 34 sacks and 15 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Indianapolis Colts will win
- The Giants have lost each of their last 10 games.
- The favorites have won each of the Giants' last eight games at MetLife Stadium.
- The Giants have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games.
- The Colts have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites following a win.
New York Giants Recap
The New York Giants come into this game looking to bounce back after ending up on the wrong side of a 34-7 loss to Atlanta last time out to fall to 2-13 on the year. After this game, the Giants will close out the regular season by heading on the road to take on the Eagles.
Giants Skid Hits Double-Digits
Drew Lock has thrown for 624 yards, a touchdown and 4 interceptions on 52.7% passing while Tommy DeVito’s thrown for 257 yards on 70.5% passing. Tyrone Tracy Jr. has 721 rushing yards to lead the Giants along with 5 TDs while Devin Singletary has 394 rushing yards and 4 TDs. Malik Nabers has a team-high 97 receptions for 969 yards and 4 touchdowns while Wan’Dale Robinson has 78 receptions for 585 receiving yards and Darius Slayton has 541 receiving yards this season. On defense, Micah McFadden has a team-high 107 total tackles while Dexter Lawrence has a team-high 9 sacks and Brian Burns has 8 sacks on the year. As a unit, the Giants have combined for 41 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.
Why the New York Giants will win
- The Colts have lost each of their last two games as heavy favorites (>-7.0 points).
- The Giants have won each of their last two games as underdogs against AFC South opponents.
- The Colts have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games played as favorites on the East Coast.
- The Giants have covered the spread in each of their last five games against AFC South opponents.
Colts vs. Giants Prediction
I’m on the Colts here. It’s not a game I’m rushing to bet necessarily, because the Colts have found themselves involved in plenty of one-score games this season, but the Giants are simply bad this season. Like horrible. Indianapolis looks like they’re at least still fighting for something and it’s Colts or nothing for me here.
Chris’s Pick Indianapolis -7.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
