A pair of AFC teams will mix it up Sunday in the National Football League. The Las Vegas Raiders are on the road at the Indianapolis Colts. The Raiders are 7-8, and technically still in the playoff chase in the AFC. The Raiders are coming off a massive Christmas Day win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Las Vegas is tied for second in the AFC West.
Raiders vs Colts Picks
- Pick: Raiders +3
For the Indianapolis Colts, they are 8-7 on the season. The Colts are tied with the Jaguars and Texans for the top spot in the AFC South. Indianapolis got beat on the road at the Falcons last week. Let’s find out more about each of these two teams. In their previous clash, the Indianapolis Colts beat the Las Vegas Raiders 25-20 on November 13th, 2022. Then, we will look at the Raiders vs. Colts odds and make our picks for the game:
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts Odds
Here are the updated Raiders vs. Colts odds for this affair:
- Spread: Indianapolis Colts -3, Las Vegas Raiders +3
- Total: 44.5
- Moneyline: Indianapolis Colts -165, Las Vegas Raiders +140
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts Information
Before making your Las Vegas Raiders picks, take a look at some information on these two NFL Teams:
Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts
Location of the game: Lucas Oil Stadium; Indianapolis, IN
Date & Time: Sunday December 31st, 2023; 1:00pm EST
How to Watch: CBS
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts Betting Preview
Pearce to Keep the Winning Pace
Antonio Pearce has come in and been great as the head coach of the Raiders. The Raiders appointed him the new head coach following an October 30th loss to the Lions. Las Vegas is 4-3, with losses to the Dolphins, Chiefs, and Vikings during that stretch. In their current two-game winning streak, the Raiders are averaging 41.5 points per game.
Las Vegas has let Aidan O’Connell take the wheel of the offense. While they have not been excellent, he has been able to steady the ship. O’Connell has 8 touchdowns and 7 interceptions but has a recent win on Christmas Day over the Kansas City Chiefs on his resume. The Raiders won the game without top running back Josh Jacobs.
Zamir White has gotten the start over the last two weeks. White has 39 carries for 214 yards and a touchdown. The Raiders host the Denver Broncos in NFL Week 18. It will be interesting to see if Jacobs remains on the NFL Injury Report for this one or not.
Inconsistent Colts: Rollercoaster Season for Indianapolis
For Indianapolis, it was not pretty in the loss to the Falcons. Jonathan Taylor was back, and he got into the end zone, but he finished with just 43 yards on 18 carries. Zack Moss missed the game for Indianapolis. Also gone was Michael Pittman Jr, the best receiver for Indianapolis on the season.
Pittman leads the team with 99 receptions, 1,062 yards and four touchdowns on the season. Mo Alie-Cox has three touchdowns on the season. Gardner Minshew has come in since the loss of Anthony Richardson and has 14 touchdowns and 9 interceptions on the season.
The Colts will host the Houston Texans in what could be a massive NFL Week 18 affair. The Indianapolis Colts lines have been up and down in this season’s scores and odds with their inconsistent play.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts Betting Picks
This is a massive game with some interesting NFL odds. The Las Vegas Raiders have made their move to try to get back into the postseason. They fired their coach, and have made a push. But, now winning on the road across the country could be a big challenge. The Colts are going to come into this game stinging a little from the loss last week. Indianapolis Colts get back on track and force quite the ball in NFL Week 18 for the AFC South title.
The Colts win this game but likely win by a field goal. If we had to bet, we would take the Raiders to come under that number. When looking at the final Raiders vs. Colts Odds – we will take the Las Vegas Raiders +3 over the Indianapolis Colts. Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your NFL Expert Picks!
- Pick: Raiders +3.
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