by The Indianapolis Colts (1-2-1) will visit Empower Field to play the Denver Broncos (2-2) in the fifth edition of Thursday Night Football. Each team has a short week to redeem themselves after falling in Week 4. The Colts lost to the Tennessee Titans 24-17. Meanwhile, the Broncos fell to the Las Vegas Raiders 32-23. Both teams are 1-3 against the spread this season and failed to cover last week.
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET in Denver. Caesars Sportsbook lists Denver as a 3-point favorite in the latest Broncos vs. Colts odds. The over/under for total points is 42.5. Before making any Colts vs. Broncos picks, be sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model, which simulates each NFL game 10,000 times, has cost nearly $7,000 for $100 players on top NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season with an incredible 140-105 streak of top-rated NFL picks dating back to the 2017 season.
The model also ranked in NFLPickWatch’s top 10 four of the last six years in straight NFL picks and won over 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times in that span. Anyone who has followed it is very high.
Now, the model has set its sights on the Broncos vs. Colts and just locked in its picks and TNF predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see model options. Here are the NFL odds and betting lines for Colts vs. Broncos:
- Broncos vs. Colts spread: Denver -3
- Broncos vs. Colts over/under: 42.5 points
- Broncos vs. Colts: Indianapolis +150, Denver -178
- IND: Colts are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games following a losing streak
- DEN: Broncos are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games against teams with a losing road record
- Broncos vs. Colts picks: See the picks here
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Because the Broncos can cover
Receiver Jerry Jeudy is a crisp and silky route runner. Jeudy is quick in and out of his breaks and has a good understanding of leverage. The Alabama product has fluid hips and excellent body control. The 2020 first-round pick is second on the team in catches (11), receiving yards (183) and has two team scores. He is 10th in the NFL in yards per reception (16.6).
Receiver Kendall Hinton is another competitive and dynamic playmaker. Hinton has been a consistent groove weapon and is comfortable with the ball in his hands. The Wake Forest product can stretch the court and track the ball well. Additionally, KJ Hamler provides Denver with more speed. Hamler is a vertical weapon who hauled in a 55-yard pass in the loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Because the Colts can cover
Quarterback Matt Ryan has struggled with turnovers so far. He leads the NFL in fumbles (nine) while throwing five interceptions. Despite these flaws, Ryan is a seasoned veteran behind the wheel. The Boston College product is a hard hitter who still possesses strong accuracy and arm strength. He is fourth in the league in passing yards (1,125) with five passing touchdowns. Last week, he went 27-of-37 for 356 yards and two passing touchdowns.
Michael Pittman Jr. he’s a big, smart possession receiver. Pittman Jr. has elite ball skills with sticky hands to snag passes. The 2020 second-round pick is making big strides and is able to loft the pass at will. Leads team in receptions (20) and receiving yards (224) with four catches of 20-plus yards.
How to make Broncos vs. Colts picks
SportsLine’s model leans under the total, claiming 41 combined points. It also says that one side of the spread has all the value. TNF model options can only be found at SportsLine.
So who wins Colts vs. Broncos on Thursday Night Football? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Colts vs. Broncos to jump on, everything from the nearly $7,000 high-end model to his NFL picks from 2017 and find out.
