Minnesota Vikings (5-2) vs Indianapolis Colts (4-4)
Game Info: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 8:20 pm (U.S. Bank Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Vikings -5.5 / Indianapolis Colts +5.5 — Over/Under: 47.5
The Indianapolis Colts and the Minnesota Vikings meet in week 9 NFL action from U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday night football. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings prediction.
Indianapolis Colts Recap
The Indianapolis Colts come into this one looking to bounce back after a 23-20 loss at the hands of the Houston Texans last time out to fall to 4-4 on the year. After this game, Indianapolis will head home for a matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Colts Looking To Rebound
Anthony Richardson has thrown for 958 yards, 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on 44.4% passing while also rushing for 242 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 454 rushing yards and 5 TDs while Alec Pierce leads the Colts’ receiving group with 394 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns while Michael Pittman Jr. has 29 receptions for 352 yards and 2 TDs and Josh Downs has 32 receptions for 351 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns as well. On defense, Zaire Franklin has a team-high 87 total tackles. As a team, the Colts’ defense has put up 16 sacks and 5 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Indianapolis Colts will win
- The Colts have won each of their last four games as road underdogs following a Division loss.
- The Vikings have lost each of their last three games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Colts have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against NFC North opponents.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at U.S. Bank Stadium following a loss.
Minnesota Vikings Recap
The Minnesota Vikings come into this game looking to bounce back after falling to 5-2 on the year with a 30-20 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams. After this game, the Vikings will head to Jacksonville for a matchup with the Jaguars.
Vikings Drop Back-To-Back Games
Sam Darnold has thrown for 1,610 yards, 14 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 67.2% passing while Aaron Jones has rushed for 501 yards and 2 touchdowns. Justin Jefferson leads the Vikings’ receiving group with 41 grabs for 646 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns while three more Vikings have 200+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Harrison Smith has a team-high 45 total tackles while Andrew Van Ginkel, Pat Jones II and Jonathan Greenard each have a team-high 5 sacks. As a unit, Minnesota’s defense has combined for 24 sacks and 12 interceptions on the year.
Why the Minnesota Vikings will win
- The Colts have lost each of their last nine games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- The Vikings have won 10 of their last 11 November home games against AFC opponents.
- The Vikings have covered the spread in each of their last five November games against AFC opponents.
- The Colts have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
Colts vs. Vikings Prediction
I’m on the Colts and the points. The Colts have just played in close game after close game this season and I expect this game to be no different with the Vikings looking to rebound before they head out for a lengthy road trip. The Colts have been raking in the covers left and right this season and I think they pick up another one here. Give me the Colts and the points.