Indianapolis Colts (0-0) vs Denver Broncos (0-0)
Game Info: Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Lucas Oil Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Indianapolis Colts -115 / Denver Broncos -105 — Over/Under: 38.5
In this article we will formulate a Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts prediction for this NFL Preseason game on Sunday, August 11th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this preseason battle.
Denver Broncos Betting Preview
The Denver Broncos went 8-9 last season and they finished tied for second in the AFC West with the Raiders. Denver started the season with a 1-5 record, but they won six of the next seven games, before losing three of the next four. The Broncos had some very inconsistent quarterback play between Russell Wilson and Jarrett Stidham in 2023, and it looks like it could be more of the same this season. The Denver offense scored 21.0 points per game (19th), while the defense allowed 24.3 points against per game (27th).
Denver went 1-2 in the 2023 preseason, which started with an 18-17 loss against Arizona in their first game. The Broncos lost by a score of 21-20 against San Francisco in their second game, before beating the Rams by a score of 41-0 in the finale. Denver’s quarterback job is up for grabs, with Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Zach Wilson battling for the starting spot.
Indianapolis Colts Betting Preview
The Indianapolis Colts were 9-8 last year and they finished tied for second in the AFC South with the Jaguars. The Colts started the season with a record of 3-5, but they went 6-3 in their last nine games and nearly made the playoffs. Indianapolis had their starting quarterback, Anthony Richardson, knocked out for the season in their fourth game, so they had to turn to Gardner Minshew for the last 13 starts. The Colts offense scored 23.3 points per game (10th), while their defense allowed 24.4 points against per game (28th).
Indianapolis went 2-1 in the preseason last year, which began with a 23-19 loss against Buffalo in their first game. The Colts followed that up with a 24-17 win over Chicago and a 27-13 win over Philadelphia in the third game. Anthony Richardson is expected to play in this game, but we will also see Joe Flacco, Sam Ehlinger, and Kedon Slovis under center.
Indianapolis Colts Player Prop Facts
- Joe Flacco has recorded 285+ passing yards in each of his last five home appearances against AFC opponents.
- Josh Downs has recorded 43+ receiving yards in each of the Colts’ last five Sunday home games.
- Jonathan Taylor has scored the first touchdown in five of his last six appearances.
- Jonathan Taylor has recorded 91+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last five appearances at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Jonathan Taylor has recorded 75+ rushing yards in each of his last five appearances at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Jonathan Taylor has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Joe Flacco has thrown three touchdowns in three of his last four appearances against AFC opponents.
- Joe Flacco has recorded 24+ completions in each of his last five Sunday home appearances.
- Jonathan Taylor was the only Colts player to record a touchdown in six consecutive appearances last season (including playoffs).
Denver Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Zach Wilson has recorded 15+ rushing yards in seven of his last eight Sunday road appearances.
- Javonte Williams has recorded 65+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Broncos’ last four Sunday games as road underdogs.
- Courtland Sutton has scored a touchdown in four of the Broncos’ last five Sunday road games.
- Zach Wilson has recorded 186+ passing yards in seven of his last nine appearances.
- Courtland Sutton has recorded 44+ receiving yards in seven of the Broncos’ last eight games as road underdogs.
- Zach Wilson has recorded 19+ completions in six of his eight previous appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC opponents.
- Courtland Sutton was the only Broncos player to record a touchdown in five consecutive appearances last season.
Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction
Both of these teams finished the 2023 season right around the .500 mark, but both will strive to make the playoffs this year. Denver moved on from Russell Wilson in the off-season, but their starting quarterback has yet to be determined. On the other side, the Colts know Richardson will be the starter and we probably won’t see much of Flacco, so Ehlinger and Slovis should get the majority of snaps. I think the Broncos have the advantage under center in this game, as all three quarterbacks will be trying their very best to win the position battle. My Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts prediction is for the Broncos to win.