The Colts and Commanders are both still trying to figure out who the sucker was from the past off-season.
Indianapolis made a trade that will ultimately affect Commanders vs Colts betting in a bizarre way. The Colts traded veteran quarterback Carson Wentz to Washington after a one-year stay in Indianapolis.
Before Wentz injured his wrist, he struggled with injuries and turnovers during Washington’s 3-3 start. When the Colts moved Wentz, they traded with Atlanta for veteran quarterback Matt Ryan.
Ryan, who took the Falcons to the Super Bowl, has been bad since coming to the Hoosier State.
After a slow start, plus a shoulder injury sustained in the Colts’ loss to the Tennessee Titans last week, Indianapolis is turning to Sam Ehlinger to start at quarterback.
That decision will make the meeting between the two teams one of the more unique matchups on the Week 8 NFL schedule.
Washington Commanders vs. Indianapolis Colts
Matchup Info
The Colts and Commanders will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Commanders standings show Washington is 3-4 this season, while the Colts are 3-3-1.
Washington Commanders
NFL team stats show that starting Taylor Heinicke ended up providing a nice spark for the Commanders against Green Bay last week.
While Heinicke didn’t post huge numbers, he threw for 204 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception; the veteran quarterback’s performance was enough to help Washington score a narrow, two-point win.
Chase Young Comeback
What really helped the Commanders, who are still awaiting the return of former Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young this weekend, was their crunching defense.
Commanders’ Offense
Washington only allowed Green Bay to gain 232 yards of total offense. The Green Bay Packers were limited to 38 rushing yards on 12 carries. Commanders vs Colts betting shows Washington was able to outgain Green Bay on offense.
Most importantly, Heinicke was able to make a few big throws on the Commanders’ last possession to help run out of the clock.
Key Injuries
- DE Chase Young out (knee)
- WR Jahan Dotson questionable (hamstring)
- RB Jonathan Williams questionable (knee)
- TE Logan Thomas questionable (calf)
Betting Trends to Know
- The Commanders are 3-4 against the spread.
- Washington has seen the total go over in three of its seven games this season.
- The Commanders are 1-2 straight up on the road.
Indianapolis Colts
Colts picks show that he loss to Tennessee last week was especially tough for Indianapolis and will impact Commanders vs Colts betting.
Indianapolis has now lost twice to the Titans and will need a miracle to get back into the race for the AFC South title.
A Replacement for the Colts
What the Indianapolis Colts are going to try now is replace the ineffective Ryan, who also has a shoulder injury with Ehlinger.
Ehlinger, the former Texas product, will have the opportunity to play with a full assortment of weapons in the backfield.
Star running back Jonathan Taylor and backup Nyheim Hines both played last week after missing several weeks due to injuries.
Expectations for Ehlinger
The Colts are hoping Ehlinger can help boost their offense. Indianapolis has turned the ball over 14 times, which is third-worst in the NFL.
Indianapolis is also only scoring 16.1 points per game, which is also third-worst. The Colts’ defense is only allowing 20 points per game, but hasn’t forced many turnovers.
Key Injuries
- LB Shaquille Leonard questionable (concussion)
- WR Keke Coutee questionable (concussion)
- C Ryan Kely questionable.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Colts are 3-4 against the spread.
- Indianapolis has seen the total go under in six of its seven games.
- The Colts are 2-1 straight up at home this season.
Commanders vs. Colts Odds
The Colts are three-point home favorites. Indianapolis is -148 on the moneyline, while Washington is +130.
The over/under is set at 39.5 points.
Washington Commanders vs. Indianapolis Colts Betting Picks
The Washington Commanders are a good pick on the moneyline this week as they have more experience at quarterback.
While no one would confuse Heinicke for Peyton Manning, he is a solid option who plays with confidence in Washington’s offense. Ehlinger is due to make some mistakes during his first start.
This game should have the potential to go over the total. With two quarterbacks that could be prone to turning the ball over, each team coil benefit from having a solid field position.
While this game won’t be a shootout, each team should be able to get to the 20s. Taking the points with Washington is a good option.
The Colts are likely to lean on the run game and grind the clock. If Indianapolis can’t finish drives with touchdowns, Washington should be able to take advantage.
Commanders vs. Colts Score Prediction
The Commanders will grab a 23-20 win over the Colts.
NFL Pick: Commanders (+130)
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