Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts Preview
Kickoff for the Colts and Panthers matchup on Sunday, November 5th is set for 4:05 ET. This week 9 NFL showdown will be televised on CBS.
Indianapolis is set to take on the Panthers in this non-conference matchup, and they are favored by 2.5 on the road. Read on for my analysis and betting angles. Check out BetCoco for Carolina Panthers – Indianapolis Colts odds
Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Colts and Panthers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Panthers have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Colts went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-1-1 on an average of 47 points per game.
- Although Indianapolis has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 18 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 20 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-6-1.
- The last five games that Indianapolis was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction
EIGHT games into the season, the Colts hold a 3-5 record. This has them 3rd within the AFC-South and 12th in the AFC. Indianapolis come in with average scoring margin of -3. Their ATS record stands at 4-4, and they have been the underdog in all of their games. With an over/under record of 6-2, the Colts come in with an average margin of +11.2 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have averaged 54.2 points per game (combined).
Indianapolis’ offense is 6th in the league, with an average of 25.6 points per contest. In terms of turnovers, the Indianapolis defense has 11 takeaways, which is 6th in the NFL. Overall, they are giving up 28.6 points per game and 371.2 yards.
As week 9 approaches, Carolina is in 4th place in the NFC-South, coming in with an overall record of 1-6. In the NFC, they currently reside in 15th place. The Panthers hold a 1-5-1 record against the spread. As we approach week 9, their scoring margin stands at -10.3 per game. With an over/under record of 3-4, the Panthers come in with an average margin of +3.4 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have consistently averaged 46.6 points per game.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Panthers currently hold an average of 18.1 points per game, which places them at 22nd in the NFL. In terms of yards allowed, the Panthers are 12th in the league while giving up 326.0 yards per contest. Carolina’s defense has allowed 28.4 points per game, placing them 28th in the NFL.
Our prediction for this game is that the Colts will come out on top with a projected score of 21-18. The advanced model provides the Colts with a 59% probability of securing the win.
Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts Betting Tips
- Take the Colts on the moneyline
- The Colts should also cover at -2.5
- Our NFL model projects 39 points, and we suggest taking the under
Carolina Panthers Injury Report
- Henry Anderson – Foot (Out)
- Shaq Thompson – Leg (Out)
- Justin Houston – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Vonn Bell – Quadriceps (Questionable)
- Marquis Haynes Sr. – Back (Out)
- Ian Thomas – Calf (Out)
- Laviska Shenault Jr. – Ankle (Questionable)
- Giovanni Ricci – Shoulder (Out)
- Jaycee Horn – Hamstring (Out)
- Brady Christensen – Bicep (Out)
- Yetur Gross-Matos – Hamstring (Out)
- Jeremy Chinn – Quad (Out)
- DJ Chark Jr. – Elbow (Questionable)
- Claudin Cherelus – Knee (Questionable)
- Troy Hill – Illness (Probable)
- Taylor Moton – Knee (Questionable)
- Hayden Hurst – Illness (Probable)
- Austin Corbett – Knee (Questionable)
- Brian Burns – Elbow (Questionable)
- Frankie Luvu – Hip (Questionable)
- Raheem Blackshear – Groin (Probable)
- Chandler Wooten – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Xavier Woods – Abdomen (Questionable)
- Cade Mays – Ankle (Questionable)
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report
- Jake Witt – Hip (Out)
- Titus Leo – Undisclosed (Out)
- Anthony Richardson – Shoulder (Out)
- Dallis Flowers – Achilles (Out)
- Daniel Scott – Knee (Out)
- Evan Hull – Knee (Out)
- JuJu Brents – Quadriceps (Questionable)
- Dayo Odeyingbo – Toe/shoulder (Questionable)
- Blake Freeland – Back (Questionable)
- Josh Downs – Knee (Questionable)
- Danny Pinter – Ankle (Out)
- Isaac Taylor-Stuart – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jelani Woods – Hamstring (Out)
- Braden Smith – Hip/wrist (Questionable)
- Genard Avery – Knee (Out)
- Zaire Franklin – Knee (Questionable)
- Ashton Dulin – Knee (Out)
- Grover Stewart – Suspended (Out)
