The Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts face off on Sunday in a winner take all game. The winner of this game will go to the playoffs and the loser’s season will be over. Let’s take an in-depth look and break down everything you need to know to make an educated bet on this game. Both of these teams come into this game with a 9-6 record and in the first game played between these two teams this year the Colts came out ahead 38-10. The Colts are 3.5 point favorites in this game with the total set at 43. Let’s dive into the Odds & Prediction for Colts-Titans.
Indianapolis Colts
For the Indianapolis Colts, it’s been a tale of two seasons. They started off the season losing five of the last six games but since that point has won eight of the last nine games. They almost blew their chances against a bad New York Giants team in their last game but a last minute score kept their season alive.
It’s all about the offense for the Colts who are averaging 26.7 points per game which is 7th best in the NFL. Andrew Luck looks like the player of old who has thrown for 4308 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
On the defensive side of the ball the Colts are giving up 21.8 points per game and although it doesn’t get a ton of attention, he is still having a nice season. The Colts are dealing with a lot of injuries but one to watch closely is Eric Ebron who is dealing with a concussion. He is a favorite target for Luck so if he can’t go that would be a big loss.
Tennessee Titans
Much like the Colts the Titans have won a lot of games as of late. Coming into this game they have won four games in a row but there are a lot of questions surrounding this team.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota is dealing with a bad stinger that has made him lose some feeling and it’s unclear if he will be able to go in this game.
If he can’t go the Titans will have to turn to Blaine Gabbert who has thrown for 461 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.
No matter who starts it’s going to be key that the defense is strong. On the season they are giving up only 18 points per game which is second in the league. In the first game they struggled against Andrew Luck and that can’t happen again in this one.
Trends
Colts are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Colts are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 17. Titans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Titans are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games on grass. Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games in Week 17.
Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Tennessee. Colts are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 meetings. Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
