Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions preseason Week 3 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-0) meet the Detroit Lions (0-2) Friday for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff at Ford Field. Below, we look at the Colts vs. Lions odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Colts scratched out a 12-10 road win against the Minnesota Vikings in their second preseason game, winning outright as 1.5-point underdogs. They pushed as three-point favorites in their preseason opener Aug. 15 against the Carolina Panthers. Indianapolis has allowed 14.0 PPG in the two outings.

The Lions had a late fourth-quarter rally with reserves in week 2 of the preseason, rattling off 20 points to grab a backdoor cover in Pittsburgh. That was fine for bettors, but they fell behind 23-0 with guys who are competing to make the team and that’s a problem.

Colts at Lions odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Colts -133 (bet $133 to win $100) | Lions +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colts -2.5 (-112) | Lions +2.5 (-108)
  • Total: 33.5 (Over: -107 | Under: -115)

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Colts at Lions odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Colts 19, Lions 13

Money line

The COLTS (-133) have been finding a way to win games in the preseason with the first- and second-team offenses managing to cobble together scoring drives. That’s a good sign and it’s something we haven’t seen from the Lions yet.

Just play the Colts straight up as they’re not terribly expensive for a team looking to stay perfect in preseason play.

Against the spread

The COLTS -2.5 (-112) actually won their two preseason games by an average of 2.5 points, so do with that what you will. The offense has moved the ball well in the early game, and the defense was markedly better in Minnesota than in their opener – and that’s the biggest thing to take away here.

The Lions have really struggled and that’s likely going to be a theme again in 2021.

Over/Under

UNDER 33.5 (-115) is the play in this preseason finale. While the Colts have been marching the ball up and down the field on offense, especially early in games, they have settled for a lot of field goals.

The Lions scored 20 last time out but that was mostly with guys who aren’t likely to make the final roster. The starters have done nothing to date.

Play the Under.

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Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions odds and lines: Colts look to end preseason undefeated

Looking at the NFL odds and lines for Friday’s Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions preseason Week 3 matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-0) travel to meet the Detroit Lions (0-2) in their preseason finale Friday. Kickoff at Ford Field is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Colts vs. Lions odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.

The Colts scratched out a 12-10 road victory against the Minnesota Vikings last week, kicking a field goal in each of the four quarters. QB Jacob Eason played well, going 16-for-27 for 132 yards, while rookie QB Sam Ehlinger tossed 2 interceptions in place of the injured QB Carson Wentz.

The Lions fell behind 23-0 on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers but their reserves outscored the home side 20-3 in the fourth quarter to grab the backdoor cover as the Over connected.

Colts at Lions: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Colts -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Lions +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Off the board (OTB)
  • Total: 32.5 Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Under -105 (bet $105 to win $100)

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2021 Preseason Betting stats:

  • ATS: Colts 2-0 | Lions 1-1
  • O/U: Colts 1-1 | Lions 1-1

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The Colts are road favorites with an implied win probability of 64.29%. Their -180 money line odds can be expressed as a fraction of 5/9 or a decimal of 1.56.

The Lions’ +145 odds represent an implied win probability of 40.82%.

The Colts and Lions must combine to score 33 or more points for a bet on the Over 32.5 to cash. A total of 32 or fewer points is a win for the Under. The odds price the Over as the more likely result on the projected total.

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Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions Week 8 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (3-3) host the Indianapolis Colts (4-2) Sunday of Week 8. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. Below, we preview the Colts-Lions betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Colts at Lions betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday 1:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Colts -159 (bet $159, win $100) | Lions +135 (bet $100, win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colts -2.5 (-121) | Lions +2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -110, U: -110)

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Colts at Lions game notes

  • The Lions have won two games in a row but have not yet won at home this season (0-2).
  • Colts QB Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes in a 31-27 Week 6 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Colts were on bye last week.
  • The Colts are the league’s No. 2 defense in yards allowed per game and No. 4 in points allowed per game.
  • The Lions, despite a .500 record, average 26.0 points per game and allow 27.5 per contest.
  • Lions QB Matthew Stafford has 10 touchdown passes this season and has had led two fourth-quarter comebacks on game-winning drives.

Colts at Lions key injuries

Colts

  • Ryan Kelly (knee) questionable

Lions

  • CB Desmond Trufant (hamstring) questionable
  • RB Adrian Peterson (abdomen) questionable
  • OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) questionable

Colts at Lions: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Lions 23, Colts 20

Money line (?)

Detroit is on a little bit of a roll and returns home after two straight road wins. The Colts are coming off their bye and are 4-1 as favorites this season. Take the LIONS (+135).

Against the spread (?)

Both Detroit and Indy are an even 3-3 against the spread this season. The Colts are 1-2 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 0-2 ATS at home. The Lions are 2-2 ATS as underdogs. Take the LIONS +2.5 (+100).

Over/Under (?)

Again, both teams are 3-3 here. Both are middling offenses but the Colts will keep things low-scoring. Take UNDER 49.5 (-110).

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