Vikings vs. Colts 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 3

Published Nov. 2, 2024 12:44 a.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings (5-2) are favored by five points against the Indianapolis Colts (4-4) on November 3, 2024, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET, airing on NBC. The total for this one is set at 46.5 points.

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Vikings vs. Colts Odds & Betting Lines

Vikings vs Colts Betting Information updated as of November 1, 2024, 6:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Vikings	-5	-110	-110	46.5	-108	-112

Vikings vs. Colts Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Vikings (-5)
Pick OU: Under (46.5)
Prediction: Vikings 29 - Colts 16

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Indianapolis

Game Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: NBC
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Vikings vs. Colts Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Indianapolis has tallied four wins versus Minnesota.
Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Indianapolis has put up 142 points, while Minnesota has posted 108.

Minnesota Betting Info

Minnesota is 5-2-0 against the spread this season.
Minnesota games this year have gone over the total in three out of seven opportunities (42.9%).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Vikings have won 50% of the time (2-2).
Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Vikings' implied win probability is 68.6%.

Vikings Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	213.6 (1,495)	17
Rush yards	111.4 (780)	22
Points scored	26.9 (188)	12
Pass yards against	263.0 (1,841)	30
Rush yards against	83.9 (587)	3
Points allowed	19.6 (137)	9

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

Sam Darnold has passed for 1,610 yards, 14 touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He averages 230.0 yards per game and 8.5 per attempt, while completing 67.2% of his attempts.
He has tacked on 106 rushing yards (15.1 per game) without a touchdown on the ground.
Justin Jefferson has caught 41 passes on 60 targets for 646 total yards (third in the NFL) and five touchdowns. He is averaging 5.9 catches and 92.3 yards per game in seven games.
Aaron Jones' output on the ground this season includes 501 yards and two TDs. He is averaging 71.6 yards per game and 4.8 per attempt (15th in the NFL).
Jones has totaled 22 catches on 25 targets for 227 yards, with one receiving TD.
Jalen Nailor has 14 catches for 229 yards and three touchdowns. He's been targeted 20 times in the air attack, and averages 2.3 receptions and 38.2 yards through six games played.

Defense

On the defensive side, Andrew Van Ginkel has two interceptions to go with 33 tackles, 8.0 TFL, five sacks, and three passes defended in 2024.
Ivan Pace Jr. has 41 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks this season.
Jonathan Greenard has totaled 21 tackles, 5.0 TFL, five sacks, and one pass defended.
This season, Byron Murphy has 35 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions.

Indianapolis Betting Info

Indianapolis has covered the spread seven times in eight games with a set total.
This season, the Colts won ATS in their only game as an underdog of 5 points or more.
Indianapolis games have gone over the total three times this season.
The Colts have been underdogs in five games this season and won two (40%) of those contests.
The Colts have a 35.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Colts Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	198.0 (1,584)	21
Rush yards	128.0 (1,024)	11
Points scored	21.9 (175)	16
Pass yards against	227.8 (1,822)	24
Rush yards against	151.9 (1,215)	30
Points allowed	21.5 (172)	13

Indianapolis' Key Players

Offense

Jonathan Taylor averages 90.8 rushing yards per game this year (454 total yards), while scoring five rushing touchdowns.
Taylor's offensive contributions include seven receptions (1.4 per game) on 11 targets for 89 yards (17.8 per game), though he has not scored a touchdown in the passing game.
In six games, Anthony Richardson has 958 passing yards, with four touchdowns against seven interceptions and completing 44.4% of his attempts.
He has added 242 rushing yards (second on the Colts), with one touchdown on the ground (averaging 40.3 yards per game and 5.9 per carry).
In eight games played this season, Alec Pierce has 16 catches (2.0 receptions per game on 3.8 targets per game) for 394 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
Joe Flacco has 716 passing yards, seven touchdowns and one interception. His completion percentage is 65.7% and he averages 238.7 yards per game and 6.6 per attempt.

Defense

So far in 2024, Zaire Franklin has put up 87 tackles and 2.0 TFL through eight games.
Nick Cross has 1.0 TFL, 76 tackles, and one interception.
E.J. Speed has 70 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one pass defended during the 2024 campaign.
Jaylon Jones has intercepted two passes in addition to 52 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and nine passes defended.

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