Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants Pick For 12/29/2024

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Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants Win Probabilities

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Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants Betting Preview

Sunday the Indianapolis Colts (7-8) will battle the New York Giants (2-13). Oddsmakers peg the Colts as the huge favorite with an implied win probablity of 76%, leaving the Giants with a 24% chance to record a win. The current spread is the Colts -7.5 with a Game Total of 40.5.

New York's primary disadvantage has been their defense, which has allowed a monstrous 366 yards per game this year, sliding them into the #8 spot among the league's worst. Much of their struggle has come in trying to shut down the run game, as they've allowed opposing ball-carriers to rush for the #2-most yards per carry: 5.24. That kind of ineffectiveness has also leached over to their pass defense, which has landed them in the #28 spot in terms of yards per target (8.3). Giants defensive ends are perhaps most responsible for their dismal run defense this year, given that they grade out as the #4-worst unit in the NFL. When it comes to their offense, the Giants check in at #31 in football when it comes to total yards per game. Their passing game has compiled 194 yards per game (#25 in football). Their run game has ranked #26 with 3.89 yards per attempt on the ground.

Indianapolis's biggest weakness has been their offense, ranking #32 in the league with a mere 258 yards per game. They've failed so much on offense in large part because of their passing attack, which checks in at #1-worst in football with 181 yards per game. In terms of their defense, the Colts have ranked #28 in the league in total yards allowed per game. Opposing offenses have passed for 244 yards per game through the air against them (#7 in football). On the ground, opposing ball-carriers have ranked #20 with 4.48 yards per carry. Indianapolis has been most effective in shutting down opposing running backs, holding them to 5.9 yards per target (#7-best). Indianapolis has been least effective in shutting down opposing wide receivers, giving up a 70.4% completion rate (#2-highest).

Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants Prediction

Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 22.21 vs New York Giants 16.46

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