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The Indianapolis Colts come into Week 5 vs. the Patriots as a +10 road dog. They are 1-3 Straight Up and 2-2 Against The Spread.
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The Colts So Far in 2018
CBS Sports: "It’s early still, but Frank Reich’s fourth down decision in overtime might go down as the defining moment of this Colts season."
NFL.com breaks it down like this: "Blame Frank Reich, if you must, for going for it on fourth-and-short on his own side of the field in overtime. Understanding Reich's lack of affinity for a tie, call it faith in his quarterback. The problem is threefold:
1) Giving the Texans the football on the plus side of the 50 was nearly handing them a win.
2) T.Y. Hilton was sidelined by an injury. So, in order to get the first down -- and prevent the above from happening -- Andrew Luck was forced to throw to a throng of pass catchers that included Chester Rogers, Ryan Grant and Mo Alie-Cox -- not exactly Harrison, Wayne and Clark.
3) A tie is certainly nicer than a loss in the standings, unless Reich feels the Colts won't be going anywhere this season. Maybe they won't, although Indy has competed in every game, exceeding not only this writer's expectations, but likely their opponents', too. These guys have been one tough out for the Bengals, Eagles and Texans."
The Colts 2018-2019 Odds
Their odds of winning the AFC South were at 20-1. The Super Bowl is 1500-1.
The Colts vs. Patriots Trends, Predictions
For whatever the reason, Indianapolis has played quite well on Thursday nights, going 11-3 Against The Spread.
In home games over the last three seasons, the Colts are 16-6 Against The Spread.
T.Y. Hilton is looking less likely to play for Indianapolis Thursday night.
The NFL Network looks at this one.
- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com
