Colts vs. Jets: NFL experts make Week 3 picks

The experts are leaning heavily to the Colts.

The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) are massive home favorites in the Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets (0-2) at Lucas Oil Stadium.

As the weekend arrives, the Colts find themselves as the biggest betting favorites of the week with an 11.5-point spread. The experts around the league are feeling the same way as well in this Week 3 matchup.

Here’s a look at who the NFL experts are taking for Sunday’s matchup:

Expert Pick Score (if applicable)
Nate Davis (USA TODAY) Colts 27-17
Mike Jones (USA TODAY) Colts 30-18
Jarrett Bell (USA TODAY) Colts 27-13
Mike Clay (ESPN) Colts N/A
Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Colts 24-17
Todd Haislop (Sporting News) Colts 34-23
Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Colts 35-17
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Colts 28-13
NumberFire Colts N/A
Pro Football Focus Colts N/A
Bleacher Report Colts 28-13

As expected, the Colts are being chosen by just about everyone. Even the die-hard Jets fans understand the struggles they are facing are likely to lead to a loss on Sunday.

The Colts defense is coming off of a beatdown against the Vikings while the offense showed how it can control the game with a rushing attack lead by Jonathan Taylor.

We will be back Saturday with our staff picks for the game but just a little preview: the Colts will be expected to win this week.

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