Colts vs. Saints Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 29

Published Oct. 25, 2023 1:05 p.m. ET

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The Indianapolis Colts (3-4) are favored by 1.5 points against the New Orleans Saints (3-4) on October 29, 2023, starting at 1:00 PM ET, airing on FOX. An over/under of 43.5 points has been set for the matchup.

Colts vs. Saints Odds & Betting Lines

Colts vs. Saints Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Indianapolis (-1.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (43.5)
  
• Prediction: Indianapolis 27 - New Orleans 18

How to Watch Indianapolis vs. New Orleans

• Game Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• TV: Watch on FOX

Colts vs. Saints Recent Matchups

• Over their last five meetings, New Orleans has four wins against Indianapolis.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, New Orleans has tallied 164 points versus Indianapolis, while giving up only 93 points.

Indianapolis Betting Info

• In seven Indianapolis games this year, it has four wins against the spread.
• Indianapolis has combined with its opponent to eclipsed the over/under in 71.4% of its contests this year (five times over seven games with a set point total).
• The Colts have not yet played as the moneyline favorite this season.
• Indianapolis has yet to play as a moneyline favorite of -122 or shorter.
• The Colts have a 55.0% chance to win this contest, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Colts Stats

Indianapolis' Key Players

Offense

• Zack Moss' rushing stat line this season includes 523 yards (second in the NFL) and four TDs. He's averaging 87.2 yards per game and 4.6 per attempt (13th in the NFL).
• He has hauled in 15 passes (on 19 targets) for 115 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 19.2 receving yards and 2.5 catches per game.
• Gardner Minshew has 1,187 passing yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions this year. He has completed 65.2% of his passes, averaging 197.8 yards per game and 7.4 per attempt.
• He's also rushed for 37 yards (fourth on the Colts) and added two touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 6.2 rushing yards per game.
• Michael Pittman Jr. has two touchdown catches this season, and has 42 receptions for 489 yards on 65 targets, while averaging 6.0 catches and 69.9 yards per game.
• Josh Downs has put up 401 receiving yards and two touchdowns with 33 catches on 47 targets. He is averaging 4.7 receptions and 57.3 yards per game.

Defense

• On defense, Zaire Franklin has 88 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended in 2023.
• Kenny Moore II has picked off one pass and added 46 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
• Julian Blackmon has totaled 50 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two interceptions this year.
• So far this season, Samson Ebukam has 23 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and four sacks.

New Orleans Betting Info

• New Orleans has covered the spread one time over seven games with a set spread.
• The Saints have been underdogs by 1.5 points or more once this season and covered the spread.
• This year, New Orleans games have hit the over just once.
• The Saints won the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
• New Orleans has played as an underdog of +102 or more once this season and won that game.
• The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 49.5% chance of a victory for the Saints.

Saints Stats

New Orleans' Key Players

Offense

• In seven games played this year, Derek Carr has totaled 1,600 passing yards, while throwing six touchdowns against four interceptions and completing 63.9% of his attempts.
• Chris Olave has put together a 2023 stat sheet that includes 39 catches for 471 yards and one receiving touchdown through seven games played. He has been on the receiving end of 68 targets and is averaging 5.6 receptions per game.
• This season, Rashid Shaheed has caught 20 passes for 326 receiving yards with two touchdowns through the air. He has been targeted 35 total times and is averaging 2.9 receptions per game in seven games played.
• Alvin Kamara puts up 65.3 rushing yards per game through four games (261 total yards), with one rushing touchdown.
• Kamara has also caught 35 passes for 177 yards (fourth on the Saints). He's been targeted 39 times and averages 44.3 yards per game.

Defense

• Carl Granderson has 29 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in 2023.
• Demario Davis has totaled 2.0 sacks in addition to his 4.0 TFL and 42 tackles over seven games.
• During the 2023 season, Alontae Taylor has 33 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack through seven games.
• Pete Werner's season stats include 47 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one interception through seven games. He leads the Saints in tackles.

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