Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts Preview
At 1:00 ET, it’s a week 14 NFL battle between the Bengals and Colts at Paycor Stadium. Don’t miss it on CBS as the game takes place on Sunday, December 10th.
The odds for this week 14 AFC matchup have the Colts as the 1 point favorite against the spread. Keep reading to find out how I see this one playing out. Check out BetCoco for Cincinnati Bengals – Indianapolis Colts odds
Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Bengals, the Colts have put together a record of 3-2. Looking back over the previous three times that the Colts and Bengals have faced off, they have combined to average 53 points per game and have an over/under record of 3-0.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Colts offense has averaged 23 points per game while allowing an average of 27. Indianapolis posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 7-3 ATS.
- In their last five home games, Cincinnati has averaged 24 points per game while allowing 25. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Bengals have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- The last ten games that Indianapolis was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction
Throughout this season, the Colts have a record of 7-5, which positions them at 2nd in the AFC-South. Their performance reflects a 3-5 record as underdogs and 4-0 when they are favored. The Colts currently hold a 8-4 record against the spread. Currently, their average scoring margin is +0.3. This season, Indianapolis games have seen an average of 49.7 points, which is 6th in the league. Their over/under record stands at 8-4, with an average OU line of 43.1 points.
With an average of 25 points per contest, the Indianapolis offense currently ranks 8th in the league. Defensively, the Colts are currently ranked 2nd in tackles for loss and 2nd in sacks. Their opponents have been putting up an average of 24.7 points per game against them and accumulating 355.3 yards per contest.
So far this season, the Bengals are 6-6 overall which has the team placed 4th in the AFC-North. This record has come while going 2-3 as the underdog and 4-3 when favored. The Bengals hold a 5-7 record against the spread. As we approach week 14, their scoring margin stands at -2.2 per game. To date this season, games involving Cincinnati rank 16th in total points. Their over/under record stands at 6-6, and the average over/under line for their games is 44.5 points.
In terms of offense, the Bengals are at 20.5 points per game, ranking them 17th in the NFL. Defensively, the Bengals are currently ranked 14th in tackles for loss and 9th in sacks. Their opponents have been putting up an average of 22.8 points per game against them and accumulating 388.2 yards per contest.
Despite being 1 point underdogs, we predict the Bengals to come out on top with a final score of 21-20. Our game simulations assign the Bengals a 52% chance of defeating the Colts.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts Betting Tips
- We like the Bengals on the moneyline (-105)
- The Bengals are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Our NFL model projects 41 points, and we suggest taking the under
Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report
- D’Ante Smith – Knee (Questionable)
- Jay Tufele – Illness (Questionable)
- Jaxson Kirkland – Wrist (Out)
- Cam Taylor-Britt – Quad (Out)
- Joe Burrow – Wrist (Out)
- Devin Cochran – Knee (Out)
- Tycen Anderson – Knee (Out)
- Devonnsha Maxwell – Knee (Out)
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report
- Anthony Richardson – Shoulder (Out)
- JuJu Brents – Quadriceps (Questionable)
- Evan Hull – Knee (Out)
- Daniel Scott – Knee (Out)
- Dallis Flowers – Achilles (Out)
- Jelani Woods – Hamstring (Out)
- Titus Leo – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jake Witt – Hip (Out)
- Danny Pinter – Ankle (Out)
- Jonathan Taylor – Thumb (Doubtful)
- KJ Hamler – Undisclosed (Out)
- Ashton Dulin – Knee (Out)
- Isaac Taylor-Stuart – Undisclosed (Out)
- Genard Avery – Knee (Out)
- Braden Smith – Knee (Questionable)
