The Indianapolis Colts are starting to look playoff worthy after winning four straight, while the Cleveland Browns have one win in their last four games. The Cleveland Browns (4-7) host the Indianapolis Colts (7-4), Sunday Nov 30, at Cleveland Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 13 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Colts as -4 ½ point road favs over the Browns with the over/under posted at 45 points. Get your Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 13 Picks in now at BetUS.com
The Colts beat the Chargers 23-20 on the road in Week 12. QB Peyton Manning made 32 of 44 passes for 255 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception; he has 19 touchdown passes for 2,823 yards with 10 interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Joseph Addai with 16 carries for 70 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Anthony Gonzalez with six catches for 95 yards with one touchdown, while RB Dominic Rhodes helped with a touchdown. The Colts are averaging 22.5 ppg and they give up an average 22.2 ppg. On the road they are 4-2 SU where they average 21.8 ppg and they give up an average 24.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 16th in the league averaging 328 yards a game, thanks to their 6th ranked passing game that’s good for 249 yards per-game. Their running game sits horribly ranked 32nd in the league averaging 78 yards a game. RB Joseph Addai leads the Colts with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 19th in the league allowing 333 yards per-game, no thanks to their 25th ranked rush defense that allows 136 yards a game, they are great against the pass with a 12th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 197 yards per-game. The Colts are 5-6 ATS and 6-5 over/under.
The Browns lost to the Texans 6-16 at home in Week 12. QB Brady Quinn made 8 of 18 passes for 94 yards with two interceptions; QB Derek Anderson made five of 14 passes for 51 yards and one interception. Their top rusher on the day was RB Jamal Lewis with 10 carries for 58 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Braylon Edwards with five catches for 85 yards. The Browns are averaging 18.8 ppg and they give up an average 21.5 ppg. At home they are 1-5 SU where they average 19 ppg and they give up an average 23.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 27th in the league averaging 282 yards a game, no thanks to their 28th ranked passing game that’s good for 176 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 21st in the league averaging 106 yards a game. RB Jamal Lewis leads the Browns with four touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 27th in the league allowing 369 yards per-game, no thanks to their 28th ranked rush defense that allows 145 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 20th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 223 yards per-game. The Browns are 6-5 ATS and 5-6 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games on grass.
- Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 road games.
- Over is 4-1 in Browns last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 13 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 30, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Colts -4 ½
Point-Spreads.com Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 13 Picks- Colts -4 1/2
The Bottom Line: The Colts are moving along nicely now that Peyton Manning has stepped it up. Their defense did well against the Chargers last week as well. Go Colts! Get your Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 13 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
