Colts vs. Chiefs prediction and odds for Week 3
The Indianapolis Colts will have their home opener in Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are the odds and a prediction for the game.
Things have not been going well for the Indianapolis Colts. After a tie in Week 1, Indy was kicked out of Jacksonville after losing to the Jaguars 24-0. As bad as it’s been, the Colts are only 0-1-1 and are going into Week 3. Luckily, they’re coming home for their first regular season game in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Typically, everything’s better at home. However, when Indy takes the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, the team will be facing off against one of the best teams in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs. Considering that Kansas City is currently 2-0 and averaging 35.5 points a game while Indianapolis is currently struggling, many think this game could get out of hand fast.
Colts vs. Chiefs odds Week 3
For the first time this season, Indy is entering a game as an underdog. FanDuel has the Colts as +235 underdogs (bet $100 to win $235). The Chiefs are the favorite at -290 odds (bet $290 to win $100). With Kansas City’s high-powered offense, could this be a blowout?
Not according to the spread that FanDuel currently has set at 6.5. The odds of the Chiefs winning by seven or more points are -120 (bet $120 to win $100). However, the odds for the Colts to lose by six or fewer points is -102 (bet $102 to win $100).
The over/under for the game is 49.5 with -110 odds for the over and the under. That means a $110 bet on the over will win $100 if the combined points equal 50 or more and a $110 bet on the under will win $100 if the combined points equal 49 or less.
Colts vs. Chiefs prediction Week 3
Kansas City beat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 44-21. The Chiefs followed that up by winning a close game against the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24. Through both of those games, Patrick Mahomes has completed 73% of his passes for 595 yards, seven touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Additionally, he has only been sacked once.
Meanwhile, the Colts were getting embarrassed by Davis Mills and Trevor Lawrence. Indy’s defense is allowing opponents to complete 72% of their passes and is allowing 228.5 passing yards a game, putting them at 15th in the league.
Indianapolis has given little reason to believe the team will be able to stop Kansas City’s passing game. Considering Indy’s struggling offense, it’s unlikely that the Colts will be able to keep up with the number of points the Chiefs will score. Unfortunately for Indy, Kansas City may win this game by at least two possessions.
Colts 21, Chiefs 35
