Owing to the sudden retirement of quarterback Andrew Luck did the Colts prospects change. Many fans and gamblers wrote off Indianapolis after Luck’s departure. However, head coach Frank Reich and quarterback Jacoby Brissett managed to keep Indy contending early on. But slumping Indianapolis has no margin for error in the final weeks. For the Saints its full steam ahead towards the playoffs. To illuminate New Orleans has already clinched a playoff spot. Head coach Sean Payton’s team has struggled to maintain NFL betting profitability due to their public appeal. Encompassing that is their always prolific offense with quarterback Drew Brees.
Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints
| Date and Time: | Monday, December 16, 2019, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Colts vs. Saints TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Colts | +9 (-110) | 46 (-110) | +341 |  |
| Saints | -9 (-110) | 46 (-110) | -435 | |
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Indianapolis Colts Vs. New Orleans Saints Overview
Indianapolis has an offshore betting record of 6-7 straight up, 6-5-2 vs. the line and 8-5 over the total. Late on the Colts have slumped with three straight losses. Indy has paid in just two of their last seven games. NFL metrics have the Colts ranked 17th for scoring offense and 16th for points allowed. As a result of the drop, Indianapolis has fallen to third in the AFC South.
By contrast, the Saints are 10-3 straight up, 8-5 against the spread with 7-6 over the total. Last week New Orleans lost a shootout at home to the 49ers 48-46. New Orleans ranks fifth in the NFL for scoring offense and 17th for points allowed. The Saints are the runaway champions of the NFC South. Accordingly, there are concerns about their letting their guard down the rest of the regular season.
Key Colts: QB Jacoby Brissett (63.2% COMP, 2496 YDS, 6.9 AVG, 18 TD, 6 INT, 20 SACKS, 93.2 RTG), RB Marlon Mack (900 YDS, 4.4 AVG, 5 TD), WR Zach Pascal (35 REC, 547 YDS, 15.6 AVG, 5 TD), LB Darius Leonard (92 TACKLES, 5 SACKS)
Key Saints: QB Drew Brees (73.6% COMP, 2140 YDS, 7.6 AVG, 17 TD, 4 INT, 9 SACK, 109.54 RTG), RB Alvin Kamara (138 ATT, 612 YDS, 4.4 AVG, 1 TD), WR Michael Thomas (121 REC, 1424 YDS, 11.8 AVG, 7 TD), DE Cameron Jordan (46 TACKLES, 13.5 SACKS), PK Wil Lutz (29-33 FG, 33-34 XP)
Indianapolis and New Orleans against the Spread
The Colts are:
- 6-2-1 against the spread in their last nine away games
- 2-5 under the total on the road
- 1-4 on the board when playing at New Orleans
- 4-1 over the total in away games vs. the Saints
The Saints are:
- 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 home matchups
- 3-5 under the total at Mercedes Benz Superdome
- 7-2 vs. the odds in their head to head series with the Colts
- 1-3 under the total in their last four games against Indianapolis
Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints NFL Betting Pick
In this situation, the Colts are a potential contrarian NFL betting Pick. As was previously noted Indy has been a strong road value. Furthermore, New Orleans is in the red at home recently.
Colts vs. Saints NFL Betting Pick: Indianapolis Colts
Colts vs. Saints N vs. L NFL Betting Score Prediction: Colts 24, Saints 27