NBC gets the second-ever meeting between the Manning brothers on Sunday night with Peyton and the Colts favored in NFL odds against Eli and the GiantsThe Colts will be trying to avoid a 0-2 start and they are almost a touchdown favorite in NFL betting against the Giants.
napolis is a 5.5 point favorite at the Sbg global sportsbook with the total on the game at 48. The Colts have not started 0-2 since Peyton was a rookie back in 1998. The main focus for Indianapolis will be stopping the run. They let Houston running back Arian Foster run wild last week for 231 yards. This week they will have to stop New York’s Ahmad Bradshaw.
Manning vs. Manning – The focus is going to be on the brothers in this game. Peyton went 40 of 57 for 433 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions last week but the Colts still lost. The Colts will have to run the ball more than they did last week to win. Indianapolis ran it just ten times for only 44 yards. Eli was very good last week for the Giants. He was 20 of 30 for 263 yards and three touchdowns. He did throw three interceptions but all three were tipped off his receivers hands. All three of the TDs went to Hakeem Nicks.
Previous Meeting – The Manning brothers faced each other four years ago and the Colts came away with a 26-21 win. The Colts didn’t run the ball well in that game but Peyton threw for 276 yards. Eli threw for 247 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. The Colts and Giants have faced each other 13 times in the regular season with the Colts having the 7-6 edge.
Betting Numbers – The Giants are 3-0-1 against the NFL betting line in their last 4 games in September and they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 2. New York continues to be a good road team as they are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 road games. The Colts are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2. The Colts are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss.
Points, Points, And Points – You have to like the over in this game even though the total in NFL odds is very high. The Over is 6-0 in the Giants last 6 games overall. The Over is 4-1-1 in the Giants last 6 road games. The Over is 6-2 in the Colts last 8 games overall.