Broncos vs. Colts 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 15

Updated Dec. 15, 2024 12:44 p.m. ET

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The Denver Broncos (8-5) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4.5) over the Indianapolis Colts (6-7). The Broncos have won three games in a row. An over/under of 44 points has been set for the matchup.

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Broncos vs. Colts Odds & Betting Lines

Broncos vs Colts Betting Information updated as of December 15, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Broncos	-4.5	-110	-110	44	-110	-121

Broncos vs. Colts Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Broncos (-4.5)
Pick OU: Under (44)
Prediction: Broncos 25 - Colts 17

How to Watch Denver vs. Indianapolis

Game Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High
Location: Denver, Colorado
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Broncos vs. Colts Recent Matchups

Indianapolis holds a 3-2 record against Denver in their last five matchups.
Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Denver has put up 105 points, while Indianapolis has posted 87.

Denver Betting Info

Denver has played 13 games, posting 10 wins against the spread.
The Broncos are 3-0 ATS this season when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
Denver games this year have gone over the total in eight out of 13 opportunities (61.5%).
The Broncos have won each of the six games they were favored on the moneyline this season.
Based on this contest's moneyline, the Broncos' implied win probability is 66.4%.

Broncos Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	209.0 (2,717)	21
Rush yards	111.2 (1,445)	20
Points scored	23.5 (305)	15
Pass yards against	221.0 (2,873)	20
Rush yards against	94.7 (1,231)	6
Points allowed	18.0 (234)	2

Denver's Key Players

Offense

Bo Nix has 2,842 passing yards through 13 games this year, averaging 218.6 per game with a 63.8% completion percentage and 17 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
He has also rushed for 304 yards (third on the Broncos) and added four touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 23.4 rushing yards per game.
Courtland Sutton's 846 receiving yards this season have come from 104 targets and 63 receptions. He's averaging 70.5 receiving yards and 5.3 catches per game, with five receiving touchdowns.
Javonte Williams has 446 rushing yards with four touchdowns (34.3 yards per game across 13 games).
Williams has been on the receiving end of 50 targets in the passing game and has 38 catches (2.9 per game) for 259 yards (19.9 per game) and zero TDs.
Jaleel McLaughlin has rushed for 367 yards, averaging 28.2 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
McLaughlin's 20 receiving targets have resulted in 17 receptions (1.3 per game) for 47 yards (3.6 per game) and two TDs.

Defense

On defense, Nik Bonitto has 36 tackles, 13 TFL, 11 sacks, and one interception in 2024.
Brandon Jones has 82 tackles, two TFL, and two interceptions this season.
This season, Zach Allen has recorded five sacks (third on the Broncos) to go with 12 TFL and 47 tackles.
So far this season, Cody Barton has 80 tackles, one TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions. He's second on the Broncos in tackles.

Indianapolis Betting Info

Indianapolis is 8-5-0 against the spread this year.
The Colts have covered the spread twice this season when underdogs by 4.5 points or more (in five chances).
Indianapolis' games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this year.
The Colts have entered the game as underdogs nine times this season and won three of those games.
The Colts have a 37.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Colts Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	192.7 (2,505)	26
Rush yards	118.8 (1,544)	14
Points scored	20.5 (267)	22
Pass yards against	232.4 (3,021)	26
Rush yards against	147.0 (1,911)	31
Points allowed	22.9 (298)	18

Indianapolis' Key Players

Offense

Through nine games played this year, Anthony Richardson has totaled 1,511 passing yards, with seven touchdowns against nine interceptions and completing 47.4% of his attempts.
On the ground, Richardson has added four rushing touchdowns and 383 rushing yards (second on the Colts).
Jonathan Taylor has scored five rushing touchdowns, while totaling 804 rushing yards (4.3 per carry and 80.4 per game).
Taylor has added 14 receptions (1.4 per game) for 118 yards (11.8 per game) with one receiving touchdown. He's been targeted 23 times in the passing game.
Alec Pierce has totaled 645 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 29 receptions, while being targeted 54 times on the season.
Josh Downs has 53 catches for 594 yards and four receiving touchdowns. He averages 5.3 yards per game in 10 games and has been targeted 78 times.

Defense

In 2024, Zaire Franklin has 134 tackles, four TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception over 13 games.
Nick Cross has two interceptions on top of 125 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
E.J. Speed has seven TFL, 117 tackles, and one interception.
Jaylon Jones' stat sheet includes two interceptions as well as 77 tackles, three TFL, and 11 passes defended in 13 games

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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