Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders prediction 12-31-23 NFL Picks

The Las Vegas Raiders look for a third straight win to remain in the playoff race. The Indianapolis Colts need a win after losing 2 of their last 3 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts prediction.

Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview 

The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off wins over the Chargers and Chiefs. Aidan O’Connell is completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 1,675 yards, 8 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers have combined for 1,662 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Michael Mayer has 27 receptions. The Las Vegas Raiders ground game is averaging 88.6 yards per contest, and Josh Jacobs leads the way with 805 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Las Vegas is allowing 19.6 points and 332.7 yards per game. Robert Spillane leads the Las Vegas Raiders with 130 tackles, Maxx Crosby has 13.5 sacks and Tre’von Moehrig has 3 interceptions.

Las Vegas Raiders Team Facts

• The Raiders have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a road win.
• The Raiders have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against AFC South opponents.
• The Raiders have lost the first half in eight of their last nine Week 17 games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
• The Raiders have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four games as road underdogs against AFC South opponents.
• The Raiders have won the first quarter in each of their last four Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.

Indianapolis Colts Betting Preview 

The Indianapolis Colts have lost to the Bengals and Falcons while beating the Steelers in their last 3 games. The Colts are tied with the Texans for the second-best record in the AFC South. Gardner Minshew is completing 62.5 percent of his passes for 2,940 yards, 14 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs have combined for 1,732 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Alec Pierce has 31 receptions. The Indianapolis Colts ground game is averaging 113.2 yards per contest, and Zack Moss leads the way with 764 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Indianapolis is allowing 24.8 points and 351.4 yards per game. Zaire Franklin leads the Indianapolis Colts with 161 tackles, Samson Ebukam has 9.5 sacks and Julian Blackmon has 4 interceptions.

Indianapolis Colts Team Facts

• The favorites have won each of the Colts’ last 10 games.
• The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Colts’ last eight games.
• The Colts have lost the first quarter in each of their last six games as home favorites against AFC opponents.
• The Colts have won the first half in 10 of their last 11 December games as favorites.
• Seven of the Colts’ last eight home games against AFC West opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts prediction

The Indianapolis Colts are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but the value is with the Raiders and the free points. The Raiders have been a different team since Antonio Pierce took over the coaching staff, and they’re coming off big division wins that put them in the thick of the playoff race. The Colts’ offense has been shaky over the last month, and they’re coming off bad losses to the Bengals and Falcons. The Raiders are more than capable of winning this game outright. I’ll grab the points for insurance.