The Minnesota Vikings square off against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. ET. This midwest affair, which is the second contest on NFL Week 15 odds board, showcases Vikings at Colts odds with a spread of Minnesota and on the moneyline. The total is set at .
In this post, we’ll dive into everything you need to know before placing a bet on Vikings – Colts odds, including matchups, key metrics, and the best available numbers.
Colts at Vikings Odds: Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under
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Betting on the point spread is when you wager on how many points a team will win or lose by. A “plus” sign in front of the spread is the underdog, and a “minus” sign is the favorite. The Vikings need to win by four or more if you bet on them against the spread, as they’re priced as 3.5-point home favorite at most shops. Conversely, a spread bet on the Colts would need Indianapolis to lose by at most a field goal or win outright.
The total is the number of combined points that the two teams will score. Bettors can bet “over” or “under” on how many total points will be scored in the game.
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Colts at Vikings Odds: Player Props
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Colts at Vikings: Betting News
Indianapolis has accrued 81% of the spread handle while Minnesota has tallied 65% of the tickets, respectively. This data comes from BetMGM Sportsbook, which is trading the Colts at . Additional updates on the Vikings – Colts odds can be found below.
Colts at Vikings Weather
Weather will not be an issue, given U.S. Bank Stadium has a roof.
Colts at Vikings Injury Report
Minnesota Injuries
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Bradbury | C | Back | Questionable |
| Danielle Hunter | OLB | Neck | Questionable |
| Cameron Dantzler | CB | Illness | Questionable |
| Patrick Jones II | OLB | Illness | Questionable |
| Blake Brandel | OT | Knee | Questionable |
Indianapolis Injuries
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Moore II | CB | Shin | Out |
| Brandon Facyson | CB | Illness | Doubtful |
| Mike Strachan | WR | Concussion | Out |
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Vikings – Colts Odds: Betting Insights
Why The Colts Could Cover The Spread
Both teams possess a top-six passing rate across the NFL, so let’s begin there. Although the Vikings are on the verge of winning the NFC North, defensive coordinator Ed Donatell presents an exploitable shell zone defense, allowing the 10th-highest Dropback EPA.
It doesn’t get much better after adjusting for their previous opponents, as Minnesota ranks No. 27 in Defensive Pass DVOA (per Football Outsiders). Hence, the initial indicators point towards the underdog Colts — even with an aging Matt Ryan under center.
Surprisingly, Ryan displays an above-average Completion Percentage Over Expected (CPOE) among all quarterbacks. This metric accounts for accompanying variables that make a pass more or less likely to be completed. He’s even tallied the 11th-highest accuracy rating against zone defenses.
Nevertheless, Ryan owns the fifth-lowest Dropback EPA — in front of only Matthew Stafford, Carson Wentz, Davis Mills, Baker Mayfield. In short, he’s lacked the ability to generate explosive plays, regardless of the type of defense he’s faced.
How Overvalued Are The Vikings?
Minnesota is the only team in NFL history to attain a 10-3 straight-up record while accruing a negative point differential (-1).
Kirk Cousins has also struggled versus zone looks throughout his career. Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley operates a Cover-3 scheme, and it’s held up nicely after his personnel finally adjusted to a new-look defense.
Since Week 7, Indianapolis is yielding the fifth-lowest Dropback Success Rate. For context, a play is deemed successful if teams produce:
- 50 percent of the yards needed to move the chains on first down
- 70 percent of yards to gain on second down
- 100 percent of yards to gain on third or fourth down
Therefore, cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Isaiah Rodgers, who both provide top-10 coverage grades in 2022, could hold Offensive Player of the Year favorite Justin Jefferson () in check.
Will The Total Go Over Or Under?
While Minnesota may struggle with its passing attack, the potential tempo on both sides scares me off the under. Each offense boasts an above-average pace in neutral situations (per FO). The Vikings second-half tempo slots in at No. 5, too. That isn’t surprising, considering all of their comebacks needed to attain a 10-3 straight-up record.
Final Thoughts
I certainly lean towards the Colts, but I don’t have any bets in at the moment. Join our Discord betting channel to see how others are approaching this matchup. Good luck with your own wagers on Colts at Vikings odds.
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