Colts vs. Giants 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 29

Updated Dec. 28, 2024 4:43 a.m. ET

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Having dropped one straight, the New York Giants (2-13) will play the Indianapolis Colts (7-8). The Colts are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5). The matchup has an over/under of 40.5 points.

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Colts vs. Giants Odds & Betting Lines

Colts vs Giants Betting Information updated as of December 27, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Colts	-7.5	-105	-115	40.5	-111	-120

Colts vs. Giants Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Giants (+7.5)
Pick OU: Over (40.5)
Prediction: Colts 24 - Giants 17

How to Watch Indianapolis vs. New York

Game Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: MetLife Stadium
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Colts vs. Giants Recent Matchups

Indianapolis owns a 4-1 record against New York in their last five matchups.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Indianapolis has compiled 142 points against New York, while surrendering only 124 points.

Indianapolis Betting Info

Against the spread, Indianapolis is 9-6-0 this season.
Indianapolis games this year have gone over the total in seven out of 15 opportunities (46.7%).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Colts are 4-1, earning a win 80% of the time.
The Colts have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 81.5%.

Colts Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	185.9 (2,789)	27
Rush yards	135.2 (2,028)	8
Points scored	21.2 (318)	21
Pass yards against	225.6 (3,384)	23
Rush yards against	136.5 (2,048)	28
Points allowed	23.9 (359)	23

Indianapolis' Key Players

Offense

On the ground, Jonathan Taylor averages 4.8 yards per attempt (12th in the NFL) and 94.1 yards per game for 1,129 total rushing yards (eighth in the NFL). He has recorded eight rushing touchdowns this season.
He has caught 15 passes (on 25 targets) for 122 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 10.2 receving yards and 1.3 catches per game.
Anthony Richardson has 1,814 passing yards, eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions this year. He has completed 47.7% of his passes, averaging 164.9 yards per game and 6.9 per attempt.
He has rushed for 499 yards (second on the Colts) and added six touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 45.4 rushing yards per game.
In the passing game, Josh Downs, has racked up 687 receiving yards and five touchdowns after hauling in 59 balls on 90 targets. Per game, he's averaging 57.3 yards and 4.9 receptions over 12 games.
Alec Pierce has 29 receptions for 645 yards and five touchdowns. He's been targeted 58 times in the air attack, and averages 2.1 receptions and 46.1 yards in 14 games played.

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Zaire Franklin has two interceptions to go with 151 tackles, six TFL, 2.5 sacks, and five passes defended in 2024.
Nick Cross has 130 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and three interceptions this season. His tackle total .
E.J. Speed has recorded 129 tackles, seven TFL, and one interception this year. He's third on the Colts in tackles.
Jaylon Jones has two interceptions while also adding 85 tackles, three TFL, and 12 passes defended.

New York Betting Info

New York is 4-11-0 against the spread this season.
The Giants have yet to cover the spread this season when underdogs by 7.5 points or more.
New York's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this year.
The Giants have entered the game as underdogs 14 times this season and won twice.
The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 22.7% chance of a victory for the Giants.

Giants Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	185.4 (2,781)	28
Rush yards	106.9 (1,603)	21
Points scored	14.3 (215)	32
Pass yards against	200.5 (3,008)	7
Rush yards against	142.6 (2,139)	31
Points allowed	24.1 (362)	24

New York's Key Players

Offense

This year in 15 games, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has churned out 721 rushing yards (leading the Giants) and scored five rushing touchdowns. He averages 48.1 yards per game and 4.6 per carry (17th in the NFL).
On top of his rushing statistics, Tracy has caught 34 passes (on 48 targets) for 263 yards (fifth on the Giants), with one receiving touchdown. He's averaging 17.5 yards per game.
Malik Nabers has 969 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 97 receptions (fifth in the NFL), while being targeted 154 times.
Wan'Dale Robinson has recorded 585 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 78 receptions, while being targeted 123 times on the season.
Devin Singletary has 394 rushing yards (second on the Giants) and four rushing touchdowns, while averaging 30.3 yards per game and 3.9 per carry (37th in the NFL).

Defense

In 2024, Brian Burns has recorded eight sacks to go with 14 TFL and 59 tackles over 15 games.
Micah McFadden's stats include 107 tackles, eight TFL, three sacks, and one pass defended.
Jason Pinnock has 73 tackles, four TFL, three sacks, and one pass defended in the 2024 campaign.
Andru Phillips has one sack to go with seven TFL and 61 tackles through 12 games.

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

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