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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.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Saturday, May 30 at 2:15 a.m. ET.

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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Will the Seattle Seahawks 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.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Tuesday, May 26 at 2:25 p.m. ET.

Will the Seattle Seahawks make the 2020 NFL playoffs?

Yes: -139 | No: +115

Since the Seahawks drafted Russell Wilson in the 2012 NFL Draft, the team has failed to miss the playoffs just once (2017). Coach Pete Carroll knows how to get his team to play to the fullest of its potential and it is always a contender in the NFC.

The 2020 season should be no different as the Seahawks look poised to make another Super Bowl run. Led by Wilson, Seattle is evolving into a more pass-happy team with WRs Tyler Lockett, D.K. Metcalf and Phillip Dorsett, acquired this offseason through free agency.

The Seahawks will certainly run the ball a ton, as well as they are hoping a few new additions to their offensive line will improve that phase of the game.

The defense has dropped off some over the last few years, but it’s tough to bet against the Seahawks making the playoffs. The combination of the head coach, quarterback and organization make YES (-139) to make the playoffs a fairly safe bet. Expect Seattle to challenge the 49ers for the NFC West crown and to possibly earn the No. 1 seed in the conference.

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How many games will the Seattle Seahawks win in 2020? Bands

BAND	ODDS
0-4 Wins	+6500
5-8 Wins	+160
9-12 Wins	-189
13-16 Wins	+1400

As previously mentioned, the Seahawks have missed the playoffs just once since drafting Wilson. What is even more impressive is that Seattle hasn’t had a losing season since picking its franchise quarterback. It has won double-digit games in seven of the last eight seasons with the most wins coming in 2013 with 13.

Betting on the Seahawks to win between 9-12 GAMES is a safe bet and even a smart one at -189. While the odds aren’t fantastic, it’s still a worthwhile bet considering how safe it is.

How many games will the Seattle Seahawks win in 2020? Exact number

At BetMGM, you can bet on the exact number of wins the Seahawks will have in 2020. If you are searching for the best value, 11 WINS (+425) appears to be the best bet on the board.

Seattle won 11 games in 2019 and its roster appears to be even better this season, especially on defense with the additions of LB Jordyn Brooks, DE Bruce Irvin and CB Quinton Dunbar. While the schedule could be difficult, especially with the strength of the conference, 11 wins are certainly possible.

If you are very optimistic about the Seahawks chances this season, 12 wins (+800) is a fun longs-hot bet. Can Seattle win one more game than it did last season? If Metcalf and Lockett can continue to help elevate the passing game, it’s certainly on the table. Look for the Seahawks to be a Super Bowl contender again this season.