NFL Preview: Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts – Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024

NFL action is coming up soon that you should not miss, with the battle between the Indianapolis Colts (6-7) and Denver Broncos (8-5) on Sunday, December 15 at 4:25. With the showdown taking place at Empower Field at Mile Hile in Denver, Colorado, the Broncos are slight favorites with a point spread at -4.0 (-110).

Indianapolis Colts Betting Preview

The Colts have gone 2-3 over their previous five battles and aim to find consistency. Their latest game was a 25-24 nail-biter victory over the New England Patriots on the road. In fact, this is their second win in three games that was decided by one point.

Anthony Richardson completed a three-yard touchdown throw and then ran in the winning two-point conversion on the next play with 12 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Richardson completed half of his 24 passes for 109 yards, two touchdowns, and two costly interceptions.

They did not have the best game offensively, as they put up 253 yards, two interceptions, and had the ball for just shy of 26 minutes. Their defense allowed the Patriots to achieve 422 yards, 23 first downs, and only forced one turnover.

The Colts are getting together 20.5 points a game and rank 22nd in the league for this effort. On defense, they give up 22.9 points a game to opponents and rank 18th. This margin of error shows they cannot make any mistakes.

Denver Broncos Betting Preview

The Broncos are on pace to have their first winning season since 2016 (9-7) and are currently tied for the amount of wins they had last year (eight). They have won their last three games, with their latest victory being a 41-32 outing over the Cleveland Browns.

Bo Nix had a solid performance, despite two interceptions, with 18 of 35 completions totaling 294 yards with a touchdown. Marvin Mims Jr. was a crucial recipient of those passes, as he had three receptions that amounted to 105 yards and a touchdown.

While they had good numbers on offense, their defense suffered. They put up 400 yards and 19 first downs, but gave up 552 yards and 28 first downs. They also had two turnovers and forced three on the Browns.

The Broncos rank 14th for averaging 23.5 points a game and rank second on defense for holding teams to 18.0 a game. This is a good sign, but their offense could use a boost.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The NFL betting odds in the Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos matchup has been provided by MyBookie, currently favoring the Broncos by four points. According to market predictions, the Broncos have a 56.5 percent likelihood of winning this battle overall.

The Broncos are a much better team than last year and they have a lot of potential to make a run in the playoffs. Look for the Broncos to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Denver Broncos -4.0 (-110)