Will the Indianapolis Colts make the 2020 NFL playoffs? Below, we look at the BetMGM betting odds and make our pick. We also predict their exact win total for the upcoming season.
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Will the Indianapolis Colts make the 2020 NFL playoffs?
Yes: -150 | No: +125
There is a lot to be excited about in regards to the Colts this season. The team added Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner, who recorded 19.5 sacks over the last two seasons. They also added veteran CB Xavier Rhodes to help boost the secondary. But the biggest reason to be optimistic about the Colts is because of all the improvements done on the offensive side of the ball.
The biggest move was signing veteran QB Philip Rivers, who left the Los Angeles Chargers after starting every game (224) since 2006. While the 38-year-old Rivers is clearly in the twilight of his career, the hope is that he can extend his career by playing indoors behind one of the league’s best offensive lines.
The Colts also added some big-time weapons in the draft, securing RB Jonathan Taylor (Wisconsin) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (USC) in the second round. But is it enough to make the playoffs?
According to BetMGM, the Colts are -150 favorites to make the playoffs. However, it’s fair to think they are still only the third-best team in the AFC South behind the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. It seems likely that Indy will be competing for a Wild Card spot in 2020, but its playoff chances ride on the success of Rivers.
Given the odds, it’s probably a smart bet to assume they will miss the playoffs (+150) this season. However, if Rivers can turn back the clock and play like he did in 2017 and 2018, the Colts would be one of the surprise teams in the AFC.
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How many games will the Indianapolis Colts win in 2020? Bands
| BAND | ODDS |
| 0-4 Wins | +4000 |
| 5-8 Wins | +115 |
| 9-12 Wins | -139 |
| 13-16 Wins | +2500 |
It’s clear that oddsmakers are expecting the Colts – 7-9 a year ago – to make a leap in 2020 as the band of 9-12 wins sits at -139. But it’s far more likely that this team ends up with seven or eight wins unless Rivers can become an elite quarterback. Considering the odds, take the Colts to finish with 5-8 WINS (+115) this season.
How many games will the Indianapolis Colts win in 2020? Exact number
If you believe the Colts will be better than their 2019 seven-win season, the smart bet is to take Indianapolis to win 8 GAMES (+300). They’ve improved on both sides of the ball, but have they done quite enough to pass the Texans and the Titans in the division? Probably not.
If you are less than convinced that Rivers is an upgrade over QB Jacoby Brissett, last year’s starter, you can take them to win 7 GAMES (+450) again this season at pretty decent odds. It’s worth noting that the highest-odd win total for the Colts this season is 9 wins (+275), but there isn’t enough value there to bet on this team having a winning season in 2020.
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