NFL Betting Picks – Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Cincinnati Bengals (1-10-1 SU, 4-8 ATS, 5-6-1 O/U) went from bad to worse in their last outing and have failed to cover the spread for NFL sports betting backers in each of their last two games. The Indianapolis Colts (8-4 SU, 5-6-1 ATS, 6-6 O/U) have won five straight games in the BetUS Sportsbook, but have only covered the spread once in their last three games.
On Sunday, the Colts will look to lay an emphatic ‘smackdown’ on the beleaguered Bengals when the two teams battle at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Bengals were routed by the Baltimore Ravens 34-3 as a 7-point home underdog last week as quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 12 of 31 passes for 124 yards with no touchdowns and the team being held to just 57 total rushing yards.
“Obviously, we’re in a funk,” said Fitzpatrick, who led the team in rushing for the third time this season. “We have personnel that’s better than these statistics.”
“When you get your head kicked in like that, there’s not much to say,” coach Marvin Lewis said. “This team won’t have to go through another season like this. Nor will the fans.”
The Colts defeated the Cleveland Browns 10-6 but failed to cover the spread as a 4-point favorite last week. Defensive lineman Robert Mathis scored the Colts’ lone touchdown on a fumble return, while quarterback Peyton Manning passed for 125 yards with two interceptions in the win.
“Our defense won the game for us,” said Manning.
“We scored three points on them,” he added. “That’s a great credit to their defense. We still won, but we probably didn’t play winning offensive football. You score three points, that’s not good enough.”
“Close, blowouts, whatever it takes,” defensive end Dwight Freeney said.
Here is a look at tonight’s key betting trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NFL Free Pick:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games when playing Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Indianapolis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Indianapolis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
NFL Odds
Cincinnati Bengals +13½ -110
Indianapolis Colts -13½ -110
Over 42 -110
Under 42 -110
Analysis: I think the Cincinnati Bengals are in for some serious trouble this week NFL sports betting buffs! Expect the Colts and quarterback Peyton Manning to put on an offensive display in lighting up the beleaguered Bengals.
