NFL : Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 24, 2024 1:00PM EST @ Lucas Oil Stadium

The Lions have been on fire of late, displaying a high-scoring offense coupled with impressive wins over tough teams. The Colts, on the other hand, have refused to buckle, especially in winning tight games albeit proving inept in a more sustained manner against stronger opposition. There lies a challenge meeting the Lions’ momentum and in a way, the challenge the Colts would have to meet. Quite the contrast both teams present creates a thrilling anticipation for the clash in the center ground.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Lions 1.25 , Colts 4.07

Spread: Lions -7.5 , Colts +7.5

Over/Under: 50.5

Team Recent Performance

Detroit Lions

On November 18, they managed to thrash Jacksonville by a score of 52-6 as -14 favorites and they managed to go over (47.5). On November 11, they managed to defeat Houston by a small margin of 26-23 as -4.5 favorites but did not cover the spread because the total score was below the line set (49.5). On November 4, they went back to Wisconsin and played against Green Bay, which they won 24-14 as -3 favorites and the total score went under (48). On October 28, they played as -12.5 favorites against Tennessee and won with a large margin of fifty-two to fourteen, and the score went over (45.5). On October 21, they had a close win over Minnesota with a match score of 31-29 and were considered +1 underdogs with the total score going over (50).

Indianapolis Colts

They visited the Jets on November 18 and came out on top with a score of 28-27 as +4.5 underdogs, and also went over the total of (43). On November 11, they then traveled to Buffalo where they suffered a loss of 30-20, having once again been +4.5 underdogs, but this time going over the total of (46.5). On November 4 during their match, the team was defeated by Minnesota 21-13 while being +6 underdogs and without exceeding the total of (47). October 28 marked the period within which they played and lost 23-20 in favor of Houston with a +5 disadvantage but covered the spread because the overall was below (45). In the game against Miami which they played on October 21, they emerged winners beating their opponents 16-10, having been favored at -3 and also went under (44).

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Here’s a more straightforward confrontation between the two teams – DET and IND: DEL has lost 5 games and won 2 whereas IND has lost 2 games and won 5. The records against the spread (ATS) show that DET has won 3 matches and lost 4 while IND has a better record winning 4 and losing 3. The sides’ chances to score more often than miss a shot are the same – 4-2-1. According to statistics, average team points for the season are 24.71 for the Detroit team and 31.86 for the Indianapolis team. In terms of Rushing, DET stands at the top with an average of 134.86 yards per game as compared to IND which measures up to 99.86 yards. In contrast to heavy rushing, IND also managed passing 278.00 yards as well as a better offensive efficiency rating of 64.39% against DET which had 244.14 of total passing yards and completed 61.65% of their passes. Also, total yardage is almost the same with DET at 379 and IND at 377.86. Turnovers respectivly tilts toward IND with an average of 1.57 and 2.00.

Team Injuries

Detroit Lions

Kyle Peko (DT, pectoral), Alex Anzalone (LB, forearm), Emmanuel Moseley (CB, pectoral), Netane Muti (G, shoulder), Brodric Martin (DT, Leg) Antoine Green (WR, Di concus), Connor Galvin (T, Knee) and Nate Lynn (LB) shoulder all are placed on IR. On the contrary, Marcus Davenport (DE, elbow), Michael Badgley (K, hamstring) and Aidan Hutchinson (DE, leg blocker), all remain excluded for the season. There are no signals that Derrick Barnes (LB, knee) will resume anytime soon. Ifeatu Melifonwu (CB, ankle) and Shane Zylstra (TE neck) are listed as healthy but are categorized as questionable for Sunday’s game.

Indianapolis Colts

Ryan Kelly (C, knee) is out indefinitely. Samson Ebukam (LB, Achilles), Tyquan Lewis (DT, undisclosed), Juwann Winfree (WR, undisclosed), Will Fries (G, tibia), Jelani Woods (TE, toe), Trevor Denbow (S, knee), Wesley French (C, ankle), JuJu Brents (CB, MCL), Daniel Scott (S, Achilles), Jaylon Carlies (S, calf), and Ryan Coll (T, undisclosed) are on IR. Bernhard Raimann (T, knee) is questionable for Sunday.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Detroit Lions will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 50.5.

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