The Indianapolis Colts (7-8) are alive in the playoff hunt, but a loss to the New York Giants (2-13) could be curtains. The Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 38-30 last Sunday with an impressive rushing performance from Jonathan Taylor, who led the team with 218 yards and 3 touchdowns.
The Giants, meanwhile, were routed by Michael Penix and the Falcons in Atlanta, with Penix throwing for 202 yards in his debut as starting quarterback. The Colts will need to win at MetLife Stadium this Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive, but a loss could seal their fate.
A key factor in the game is the quarterback matchup between Anthony Richardson (Colts) and Drew Lock (Giants). Both quarterbacks have struggled recently, with Richardson throwing 5 picks in his last three games and Lock averaging just over 5 yards per attempt in his last three appearances.
Injuries are also a concern for both teams. The Colts will be without linebacker E.J. Speed due to a knee injury, while quarterback Anthony Richardson is questionable with a back injury. The Giants have several players listed as questionable, including defensive tackle Armon Watts and cornerback Andru Phillips.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the game, our model recommends betting on the total going over 40.5. The Colts have won their last five games against teams with losing records, and the average total score for their last five games is over the current total.
Here are the latest odds and expert picks:
* Moneyline: Indianapolis Colts (-440), New York Giants (+340)
* Spread: Colts -7.5
* Total: 40.5 (recommended play: OVER)
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Game details:
* Date: December 29, 2024
* Time: 1 PM ET
* Site: MetLife Stadium
* City: East Rutherford, NJ
* TV/Streaming: FOX
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/betting/nfl/news/colts-at-giants-prediction-odds-expert-picks-qb-matchup-injury-report-betting-trends-and-stats