Colts at Packers NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

Indianapolis Colts NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

The Indianapolis Colts fought hard in their season opening divisional showdown with C.J. Stroud and the Texans, seeking to make up for last season’s week 18 NFL betting loss that kept them out of the playoffs. Despite their efforts, the defense couldn’t secure a crucial endgame stop, leaving Anthony Richardson and the offense without a chance for a comeback. The Colts struggled in both the time of possession and yardage battles, and committed the game’s only turnover. However, Richardson’s impressive performance, with three touchdowns coming off his arm (2) and legs (1), kept them in the game until the bitter end. Indianapolis managed to control the ball for just 20 minutes but boasts the league’s eighth-highest offensive yard per point average (11.2) entering week 2, thanks largely to the young phenom’s rocket for an arm and upper echelon speed. It’ll be interesting to see how he fares against a Packers defense that just put a lid on Jalen Hurts limiting him to 2.5 yards per carry; though a handful of those carries came via the “Tush Push.”

The AFC South was expected to be a tightknit race at the season’s output with the Texans, Jaguars, and Colts all vying for bragging rights. Due to losing a divisional bout at home to Houston, Indianapolis’ odds of winning the title fattened up from +300 to +550 which offers up some futures odds value to NFL bettors still bullish on the Colts even after incurring an opening season defeat. The good news doesn’t end there however with their odds to win the AFC and Super Bowl LIX jumping up to +4500 and +7500 respectively. The biggest move however occurred with the team’s win total odds and odds to make the playoffs at the online sportsbook. The Colts entered the year with an 8.5-game season win total, but the in-season offering has been reduced to 7.5 with heavier -150 vig attached to the over. The “Yes” to reach the playoffs initially hit the board at +145 with the “No” -175, but each can now be had at +190 and -240, respectively.

NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

Indianapolis Colts -3

Green Bay Packers +3

Total: 40.5

Money Line: Colts -171, Packers +148

Indianapolis Colts Week 2 Matchup

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Indianapolis Colts will take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The NFL Week 2 betting lines opened with the Colts catching 5-points to the Packers with the Over/Under (O/U) set at 47. Due to Jordan Love missing the next three to six weeks due to the sprained MCL suffered in Brazil against the Eagles, the online sportsbook has shifted the Colts into 3.5-point favorites and relined the total at 40.5. Action reports from linemakers find 60 percent of the bets and upwards of 75 percent of the money riding Indianapolis minus the points. The Colts won five of eight played road games a season ago, and only covered the closing NFL odds in each of those matchups. Of interest is the fact that it went on to win and cover each of the three times it laid points away from Lucas Oil Stadium with the under cashing in on two occasions with 38.3 points scored on average. This matchup has seen those betting on the NFL with cryptocurrency hit the over with 62 percent of the bets. However, 51 percent of the handle has come in on the under which has seen the O/U hold firm at 40.5.

Indianapolis Colts Week 1 Recap

The Indianapolis Colts opened their season with a tough 29-27 loss to the Houston Texans, extending their winless streak on opening day to 11 straight. Despite a promising start, the Colts couldn’t maintain their advantage though they ultimately went on to cover the closing 3-point NFL odds. Anthony Richardson showed his potential with two long touchdown passes and a powerful 3-yard rushing score, but the Colts' defense struggled to contain Houston’s offense. The Texans controlled the game with 40 minutes of possession, and while Richardson’s 212 passing yards and Jonathan Taylor’s 48 rushing yards kept the Colts competitive, they couldn’t secure a win. A blocked punt led to a Jonathan Taylor touchdown, but a failed 2-point conversion left them trailing. The Colts’ defense couldn’t stop key plays from the Texans, including two crucial touchdown passes by Stefon Diggs and a career-high 159 rushing yards by Joe Mixon. Coach Shane Steichen noted the need for improved execution in critical situations as the Colts look to address their issues to get into the win column for future games. The Colts must improve their defense and late-game execution to avoid similar outcomes in future close games.

2024 Indianapolis Colts Schedule, Results & Record

Since 1995 the Colts have been one of the most successful franchises in pro football. Indianapolis has missed the playoffs 11 times since then. Of course, much of that success was due to Peyton Manning, who led them to two Super Bowl appearances with one win. Indeed, Lucas Oil Stadium is the House that Peyton Built. The post-Manning era in Indianapolis has only seen the Colts punch a ticket to the postseason five of the last 13 years with the team failing to do so in each of the last three.

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