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The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) and rookie QB Anthony Richardson head to the City of Brotherly Love to battle the Philadelphia Eagles (0-1-1) Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Colts vs. Eagles odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
After a fiery finish to a joint practice Tuesday, the Colts and Eagles are ready to take the fight to the field Thursday night in Philly. This will be the final tune-up game for both teams and the final chance for the fringe players to make an impact on the coaching staff.
QB Jalen Hurts and the rest of the Philadelphia starters have not done much this preseason. This will continue to be the case in the Eagles’ final warmup game.
Marcus Mariota and rookie Tanner McKee are fighting for the QB 2 spot for Philadelphia. This is the only real position battle left for either of these teams.
Whether or not RB Jonathan Taylor is still on the Colts roster, he will not be participating in this game. He is still on the PUP list and will not suit up until the start of the regular season.
As both teams look to get out of this game injury free, don’t expect to see many big plays in what intends to be a low-scoring tilt.
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Colts at Eagles odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Colts -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Eagles +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread (ATS): Colts -4.5 (-110) | Eagles +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -105) | U: -115)
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Colts at Eagles picks and predictions
Prediction
Colts 17, Eagles 13
Moneyline
PASS.
Neither team has much to play for and both will be limiting the number of snaps given to their 1st units. This will provide no benefit for a wager which has -200 juice for the Colts and +170 on the Eagles.
Let’s focus on the spread and Over/Under below.
Against the spread
TAKE INDIANPOLIS -4.5 (-110).
If you need to make a play on this game, the Colts spread is a safer wager than risking -200 on their moneyline.
Philadelphia has have shown no inclination to play its starters during the preseason. The team is instead using the time to make sure the 2nd and 3rd units gain some experience.
On the other side of the coin, the Colts are using their time in getting rookie QB Richardson accustomed to the NFL speed. With just 13 college starts to his name (at the University of Florida), Richardson has had some difficulties in the preseason and the Colts look to get them ironed out before the Sept. 10 opener vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indy.
With the Colts expected to play their starters longer in this game, they should be able to set the pace and win by more than the 4.5-point spread.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 38.5 (-115).
The Under in the game is slightly favored — at -115 — for a reason.
The Colts have scored a total of 43 points in 2 preseason games and have only allowed 40 points. The Eagles have scored just 37 and allowed 38.
The Eagles will again play their backups in this matchup and scoring will be at a premium for both teams. UNDER 38.5 (-115) would be the only way to wager on this one.
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