The Indianapolis Colts open their 2020 schedule against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. To prepare you for that game, here are five Colts player prop bets you must make, courtesy of BetMGM.
Week 1 Indianapolis Colts Prop Bets to Bank on
Colts RB Marlon Mack – OVER 11.5 Rushing Attempts (-110)
The Colts are nearly double-digit favorites in this contest and the expectation is that they should be able to run the ball at will against the Jaguars. While there are some concerns that rookie RB Jonathan Taylor could take away touches from RB Marlon Mack, Mack is still the clear-cut starter in Indianapolis.
Mack had just two games under 13 rushing attempts last season and saw a total of 29 carries in two games against the Jaguars last year. Consider Mack a lock to see 14 or more attempts this week, as the OVER should hit easily.
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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor – UNDER 13.5 Rushing Attempts (100)
If you are convinced the Colts will ride Mack and not the rookie running back, then betting Jonathan Taylor to go under 13.5 carries seems like a wise bet, as well. Taylor will certainly get a lot of work, but it would be a surprise if he out-snapped and out-touched the veteran.
Keep in mind that the Colts also have veteran Nyhiem Hines, a third-down specialist, on the roster and he should see a few carries, as well. Confidently bet on Taylor to go UNDER 13.5 carries on Sunday.
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Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew – OVER 242.5 Passing Yards (-110)
The Colts have made a lot of improvements to their defense this offseason, but the Jaguars are likely to be down and down early in this contest. That could lead to a ton of passing attempts by Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew, who proved to be surprisingly competent for a Day 3 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Minshew threw for 250 or more yards in six contests last season and the Jaguars are expected to throw even more this season. With a pretty good cast of weapons around him, getting to 250 shouldn’t be all that hard in this contest. Take Minshew to go over 242.5 passing yards in Week 1.
Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew – OVER 21.5 Completions (-121)
If you believe Minshew will clear the 242.5 yardage threshold, consider betting on him to complete 22 or more passes, as well. As a rookie, Minshew completed 22 or more passes in seven of his 14 starts last season. With the Jaguars likely to be down in this contest, he will likely throw a ton of passes underneath in the second half. Take the OVER here and expect Minshew to complete 24-25 passes in this contest.
Colts WR T.Y. Hilton – UNDER 61.5 Receiving Yards (112)
With WR T.Y. Hilton playing with a new quarterback in Philip Rivers, expect some sloppy play from the two. Hilton will certainly get his fair share of targets, but expect the Colts to spread the ball around and for Hilton to go UNDER 61.5 receiving yards in this contest.
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