Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

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The Indianapolis Colts (4-4) take on the Minnesota Vikings (5-2) on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is set for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Colts vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Colts came up short in a 23-20 loss at Houston last Sunday, covering as 4.5-point underdogs. QB Anthony Richardson was 10-for-32 for 175 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT on his way to being benched. QB Joe Flacco will be under center this week. RB Jonathan Taylor rushed 20 times for 105 yards and a score.

The Vikes have dropped 2 straight after a 30-20 road loss against the LA Rams Oct. 24. QB Sam Darnold was 18-for-25 for 240 yards, 2 TDs and 0 INTs. Things were bottled up on the ground, though. RB Aaron Jones rushed 19 times for 58 yards. After starting the season undefeated, the Vikings have fallen to third place in the division.

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Colts at Vikings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colts +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Vikings -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colts +5.5 (-115) | Vikings -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colts at Vikings key injuries

Colts

DE Kwity Paye (hamstring) questionable
OT Bernhard Raimann (concussion) out

Vikings

LB Blake Cashman (toe) out
OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) out

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Colts at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 31, Colts 28

Moneyline

I am really tempted to side with the Colts here behind Flacco. He has thrown 7 TDs and 1 INT in his 3 games played. I just can’t get there. Minnesota is at home, where it is 3-1, and this is an “are they for real?” game for the Vikings.

That said, no chance I’m taking the -250 ML. Instead, give me JOE FLACCO OVER 1.5 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS (+120). He has 2+ in each of his starts.

Against the spread

I am going with the COLTS +5.5 (-115) here. They are 7-1 ATS on the season and have covered 6 straight. This is the most they have been underdogs all season. Again, I think there’s a chance they take this one, and this 5.5-point spread is a sweet spot.

Over/Under

The Colts were 2-1 O/U with Flacco under center before going Under in 3 straight with Richardson. The Vikings have cashed Overs in 3 of 4. This has the makings of a shootout. Both teams are relatively healthy. Take the OVER 46.5 (-110).

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