NFL Week 11 Predictions on the Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots Betting Odds: The New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday Nov 21, as the Patriots look to keep their perfect home record intact. The Colts have won their last two meetings over the Patriots. . NFL oddsmakers at SPORTSBOOK.com have the Patriots as -4 point home favorites over the Colts while the game's total has been posted at 50 points. Be sure to get your NFL Predictions on the Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots Betting Odds in now at SPORTSBOOK.com.
The Colts (6-3) (2-3 V) beat Cincinnati 23-17, at home, in Week 10 and now sit atop the AFC South. QB Peyton Manning made 20 of 36 passes for 185 yards with no TD’s or interceptions. RB Donald Brown had 12 carries for 50 yards, while RB Javarris James pounded a TD. TE Jacob Tamme made seven catches for 73 yards. Their defense had three interceptions and three sacks. Neither team is particularly brawny on defense, but the Pats show better commitment to the run game. These teams tend to bring out the best in one another. New England is coming off a very physical game against the Steelers. This is another tiebreaker special for the playoffs. The past five meetings have been decided by seven points or fewer. Manning has won five of his past six games against the Patriots. The Colts re-signed defensive back Chip Vaughn and waived receiver Chris Brooks on Tuesday. The Colts' receiving corps has been depleted by injuries to Anthony Gonzalez and Austin Collie as well as tight ends Dallas Clark and Brody Eldridge. The Colts also said defensive back Bob Sanders will miss this week's game at New England as he continues to rehabilitate from surgery. The Colts offense is ranked fourth best overall (379ypg) with the third best ranked pass game (288ypg) and their 27th ranked running game (90ypg). They score the fourth highest amount of points per-game (26.7ppg). The Colts battle the Patriots 29th ranked defense (390ypg), their 30th ranked pass rush (277ypg) and their 18th ranked rush defense (113ypg). The Pats give up the 24th most amount of points per-game (23.8ppg).
The Patriots (7-2) (4-0 H) won in Pittsburgh 39-26, in Week 10 and sit tied for first in the AFC East. QB Tom Brady completed 30 of 43 passes for 350 yards with three TD’s. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis had 18 carries for 87 yards, while TE Rob Gronkowski made five catches for 72 yards with three TD’s. Their defense got five sacks and one interception. Brady can tie Brett Favre's NFL record by winning his 25th consecutive home start this Sunday. The Patriots won the first six games in the rivalry once Brady became the starter, but the Colts have won five of the past six. "It's always a great matchup," said New England wide receiver Deion Branch, reacquired Oct. 12 from Seattle. "I think every year things are totally different." The Patriots were 6-1 against the Colts with Branch on the team. Then they traded him to Seattle and went 1-4 in the series without him. Mike Wright has a career-high 5.5 sacks this year. The Pats offense is ranked 18th overall (338ypg) with a 15th ranked pass game (232ypg) and a 17th ranked running game (106ypg). The Patriots score the most amount of points per-game (28.7ppg) in the NFL. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis leads the Pats offense with six TD’s. The Pats go up against the Colts 18th ranked defense (344ypg), their 10th ranked pass rush (211ypg) and their 29th ranked rush defense (133ypg). The Colts give up the 11th most amount of points per-game (20.6ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Colts are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Underdog is 11-3-2 ATS in their last 16 meetings.
- Colts are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Colts are 9-1-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Colts are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
- Patriots are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Patriots are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots
When: Sun, Nov 21, 4:15 PM ET
Line: SPORTSBOOK.com
Pick: Colts +3
Point-Spreads.com NFL Week 11 Predictions Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots Betting Odds
The Bottom Line: Peyton Manning will figure out the Pats weak defense. Be sure to get your NFL Week 11 Predictions on the Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots Betting Odds in now at SPORTSBOOK.com
