The Indianapolis Colts (3-3) and Cleveland Browns (3-2) are just about set for a Week 7 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.
As the Browns have won two of their last three games, once without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Colts have lost two of their last three games.
Vegas has the Colts sitting as 3.5-point underdogs in this matchup, according to BetMGM.
Here’s how the experts around the league see this matchup shaking out:
Expert | Pick | Score (if applicable) | Link |
Nate Davis (USA TODAY) | Browns | 16-10 | Link |
Jarrett Bell (USA TODAY) | Browns | 20-16 | Link |
Lorenzo Reyes (USA TODAY) | Browns | 22-10 | Link |
Mike Clay (ESPN) | Browns | — | Link |
Dan Graziano (ESPN) | Browns | — | Link |
NFL Network | Browns | 20-16 | Link |
Bill Bender (Sporting News) | Browns | 22-17 | Link |
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Browns | 23-10 | Link |
Cam DaSilva (Sportsbook Wire) | Browns | — | Link |
Bleacher Report | Browns | 28-20 | Link |
Over at Tallysight, 85% of the analysts have the Browns walking away with a road victory. In terms of the 3.5-point spread, 81% of analysts believe the Browns will cover.
This is expected to be a physical matchup between two teams who will focus on running the football and stopping the run. The Browns defense has been one of the best in the NFL this season, and they’ve been extremely strong against the run.
Without right tackle Braden Smith, the Colts will have their hands full containing Myles Garrett, which is a matchup that likely will determine the outcome the most.
The Colts and Browns are set to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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