The Indianapolis Colts are on a six game winning streak, while the winless Detroit Lions look like they’ll go another week without a win. The Indianapolis Colts (9-4) host the Detroit Lions (0-13), Sunday Dec 14, at Lucas Oil Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 15 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Colts as whopping -17 point favs over the Lions with the over/under set at 45 points. Get your Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 15 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Colts beat the Bengals 35-3 at home in Week 14. QB Peyton Manning made 26 of 32 passes for 277 yards with three touchdown passes; he has 22 touchdown passes for 3,225 yards with 12 interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Dominic Rhodes with 10 carries for 31 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Marvin Harrison with three catches for 78 yards with one touchdown, while WR Anthony Gonzalez added a touchdown. The Colts are averaging 22.5 ppg and they give up an average 19.5 ppg. At home they are 4-2 SU where they average 25.2 ppg and they give up an average 16.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 20th in the league averaging 320 yards a game, thanks to their 6th ranked passing game that’s good for 242 yards per-game. Their running game sits horribly ranked 29th in the league averaging 78 yards a game. RB Joseph Addai leads the Colts with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 13th in the league allowing 316 yards per-game, no thanks to their 25th ranked rush defense that allows 129 yards a game, they are great against the pass with a 5th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 187 yards per-game. The Colts are 6-6-1 ATS and 6-7 over/under.
The Lions lost to the Vikings 16-20 at home in Week 14. QB Daunte Culpepper made 14 of 24 passes for 220 yards with one touchdown pass; he has four touchdown passes for 776 yards with six interceptions in five starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Smith with 22 carries for 63 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Calvin Johnson with three catches for 84 yards with one touchdown. The Lions are averaging 16.8 ppg and they give up an average 31.8 ppg. On the road they are 0-6 SU where they average 18.3 ppg and they give up an average 27.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 30th in the league averaging 260 yards a game, no thanks to their second worst ranked running game that’s good for 77 yards per-game. Their passing game sits poorly ranked 26th in the league averaging 183 yards a game. WR Calvin Johnson leads the Lions with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked second worst in the league allowing 386 yards per-game, no thanks to their 32nd ranked rush defense that allows 173 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 17th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 213 yards per-game. The Lions are 5-8 ATS and 8-4 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Lions are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Colts are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
- Colts are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
- Colts are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Over is 8-2 in Lions last 10 road games.
Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 15 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 14, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Lions +17
Point-Spreads.com Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 15 Picks- Lions +17
The Bottom Line: I have no doubt the Colts will win, but by 17 points. Pick the Lions to cover the spread. Get your Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 15 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
