The Detroit Lions (9-1) can take another step toward earning first place in the NFC when they face the Indianapolis Colts (5-6) on Sunday afternoon. Detroit has won eight straight games and is coming off a 52-6 victory over Jacksonville, marking the largest margin of victory in franchise history. The Lions are one game ahead of Philadelphia and Minnesota in the loss column atop the conference standings. Indianapolis is one game behind Denver for the final AFC wild card spot, and two games behind Houston in the AFC South.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Lions are favored by 7.5 points in the latest Colts vs. Lions, while the over/under is 50.5 points. The Lions are -392 moneyline favorites (risking $392 to risk $100), while the Colts are +307 underdogs (risking $100 to win $307). Before entering any Lions vs. Colts, you’ll want to check out the model’s NFL predictions at SportsLine.
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The model has set her sights on Detroit vs. Indianapolis. You can head over to SportsLine to see their picks. Here are several NFL betting lines for the game:
- Difference between Colts and Lions: Lions -7.5
- Colts vs. Lions over/under: 50.5 points
- Colts vs. Money Line Lions: Lions -392, Colts +307
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Why the Colts can cover
Indianapolis lost three straight games from late October to mid-November, but snapped that streak with a 28-27 victory over the Jets last week. The Colts desperately needed that win to stay in contention for an AFC wild card spot, especially since they have to travel to Denver next month. Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson completed 20 of 30 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Jets, and his second scoring run was the winning play.
The Colts are 3-2 in their five home games this season, earning wins over the Bears, Steelers and Dolphins. One of those two losses came in a 29-27 final against Houston, so the Colts are not used to losing games by margin at home. They have covered the spread in seven of their last nine games, including four of their last five games at home. See which team to choose here.
Why Lions can cover
Detroit is the hottest team in the NFL right now, extending its winning streak to eight games with a 52-6 blowout against Jacksonville last week. The NFC-leading Lions have won nine of their first 10 games in a season for the first time since 1934. Their 46-point margin of victory was the largest in franchise history, also setting a team record in total yards (645).
Quarterback Jared Goff completed 24 of 29 passes for 412 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions before sitting out in the fourth quarter. Running back David Montgomery had 75 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had 11 receptions for 161 yards and two scores. The Lions have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games, and the Colts are 3-11 in their last 14 games as an underdog. See which team to choose here.
How to make Lions vs. Colts
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