Colts vs. Patriots 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 1

Published Nov. 29, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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The Indianapolis Colts (5-7) are considered favorites (-2) according to the bookmakers ahead of their game against the New England Patriots (3-9) on December 1, 2024, starting at 1 p.m. ET, airing on CBS. An over/under of 42.5 points has been set for the matchup.

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Colts vs. Patriots Odds & Betting Lines

Colts vs Patriots Betting Information updated as of November 29, 2024, 3:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Colts	-2	-127	-105	42.5	-110	-110

Colts vs. Patriots Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Colts (-2)
Pick OU: Under (42.5)
Prediction: Colts 23 - Patriots 18

How to Watch Indianapolis vs. New England

Game Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Colts vs. Patriots Recent Matchups

In their last five head-to-head matchups, New England has defeated Indianapolis three times.
Indianapolis has been outpaced by 30 points in its last five tilts against New England.

Indianapolis Betting Info

In 12 Indianapolis games this season, it has eight wins against the spread.
The Colts have covered the spread once when favored by 2 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
Indianapolis games in 2024 have hit the over five times in 12 opportunities (41.7%).
The Colts have a 2-1 record in games they played as the moneyline favorite (winning 66.7% of those games).
The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Colts a 58.7% chance to win.

Colts Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	199.7 (2,396)	24
Rush yards	116.7 (1,400)	16
Points scored	20.2 (242)	21
Pass yards against	233.3 (2,799)	27
Rush yards against	142.6 (1,711)	27
Points allowed	22.8 (274)	16

Indianapolis' Key Players

Offense

Jonathan Taylor's rushing output this season includes 708 yards and five TDs. He's averaging 78.7 yards per game and 4.4 per attempt (17th in the NFL).
Taylor has 22 targets, 13 receptions, 111 receiving yards and zero TDs through the air.
Anthony Richardson has 1,402 passing yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions this year. He has completed 47.1% of his passes, averaging 175.3 yards per game and 7.3 per attempt.
He's also rushed for 335 yards (second on the Colts) and added three touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 41.9 rushing yards per game.
In 12 games played, Alec Pierce is averaging 52.4 yards and 2.3 receptions per game to total 629 receiving yards and 27 catches. He's been targeted 48 times, and has four receiving touchdowns.
Josh Downs averages 5.3 receptions and 59.4 yards per game, and has 594 total receiving yards and 53 catches. He's gotten 78 total targets, and has caught four touchdown passes.

Defense

On defense, Zaire Franklin has 122 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception in 2024. His tackle total leads the Colts and the league.
Nick Cross has 116 tackles, four TFL, and two interceptions this season. His tackle total .
E.J. Speed has totaled 108 tackles, six TFL, and one interception this year. He's third on the Colts and fourth in the NFL in tackles.
Jaylon Jones has three TFL, 72 tackles, and two interceptions on the year.

New England Betting Info

New England has covered the spread in a matchup four times this season (4-7-1).
The Patriots are 4-7-1 ATS when underdogs by 2 points or more this year.
New England games have gone over the total seven times this season.
The Patriots have been underdogs in 12 games this season and won three (25%) of those contests.
Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Patriots have a 45.5% chance to win.

Patriots Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	167.3 (2,008)	32
Rush yards	112.8 (1,353)	20
Points scored	16.4 (197)	29
Pass yards against	224.4 (2,693)	22
Rush yards against	123.1 (1,477)	18
Points allowed	23.5 (282)	19

New England's Key Players

Offense

In eight games played this year, Drake Maye has totaled 1,458 passing yards, while throwing 10 touchdowns against seven interceptions and completing 65.5% of his attempts.
On the ground, Maye has added one rushing touchdown and 286 rushing yards (third on the Patriots).
Rhamondre Stevenson has 598 rushing yards (leading the Patriots) and six rushing touchdowns, while averaging 54.4 yards per game and 3.7 per carry (38th in the NFL).
Stevenson also has 28 catches for 118 yards (seventh on the Patriots), with one receiving touchdown. He has been targeted 35 times and averages 10.7 yards per game.
Hunter Henry has put up 535 receiving yards and one touchdown on 51 receptions, while being targeted 74 times this season.
Demario Douglas has been targeted 66 times, resulting in 48 catches for 477 yards .

Defense

In 2024, Keion White has put up 48 tackles, seven TFL, and five sacks over 12 games.
Jahlani Tavai has one interception on top of 78 tackles, seven TFL, one sack, and four passes defended.
Anfernee Jennings has 57 tackles, six TFL, and 2.5 sacks in the 2024 campaign. He is second on the Patriots in tackles.
Marcus Jones has one TFL, 51 tackles, and one interception.

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