The Indianapolis Colts will face the New York Giants in Week 17 of the NFL regular season. Going into this game, the Colts are just one win away from getting back to the .500 mark on the season. Meanwhile, the Giants are in position to get the first pick in the next NFL Draft if they can continue their losing ways. The Colts are favored by 6.5 points going into this contest, while the total has been set at 39.5 points.
In our preview of Colts vs Giants, we break down this game for both teams, as it has meaning for both sides. We will also provide you with my best bet for this matchup from MetLife Stadium. I have broken this game down statistically, using my NFL betting model, using my in-depth knowledge of pro football betting as well to deliver a pick you can trust for Sunday’s action.
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Colts Look to Get Back to .500
The Indianapolis Colts are behind the eight-ball in the AFC Wild Card hunt, as they need to keep winning and get plenty of help to make the postseason. Fortunately for the Colts, they are pretty heavy favorites this week according to sports betting sites, as they have the luxury of playing one of the worst teams in the NFL. But after a game that was closer than it should have been last week, the Colts will know that they can’t take anything for granted this weekend.
In Week 16, the Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 38-30, but they led that game 38-7 before nearly blowing that game in the second half. This week, the Colts will need to come out with a lot more focus across four quarters to avoid being upset by the struggling Giants. But if Jonathan Taylor can play like he did in his three-touchdown performance against the Titans, the Colts could very well get to 8-8 and potentially keep their playoff hopes on life support.
Can Giants Move Closer to Top Pick?
At this point in the season, the question for the New York Giants is not whether they can win games, but rather which quarterback will lead them next season. That is because the Giants are in position to select first in the next NFL Draft, where they will be expected to pick a quarterback. The Giants are 2-13 for the season after their Week 16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and the Giants may not even want to win this matchup against Indianapolis.
It’s no secret that the current quarterback situation for the Giants is a disaster. But their running game hasn’t helped them either, as the Giants had just 45 rushing yards in Atlanta in Week 16. If the Giants can’t get anything going on the ground to keep opposing defenses guessing, the Giants are likely to continue to have trouble generating offense, even against an inconsistent opponent like the Colts.
Colts vs Giants Prediction
It is virtually impossible to justify betting on the New York Giants going into Sunday’s Colts vs Giants matchup. The Giants offense is simply dreadful no matter who is playing quarterback right now. We expect that to continue this week, as the Colts should win and cover the spread to get back to the .500 mark on the season at the expense of the worst team in the NFL.
