The upcoming Sunday clash at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis pits the Cleveland Browns against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Browns, who presently hold a 3-2 record, are in the midst of a fierce battle for supremacy in the AFC North. Their recent victory over the San Francisco 49ers on home turf gave them an essential boost.
Meanwhile, the Colts, after stumbling against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their last outing, have evened their season record at 3-3. The Cleveland Browns are small favorites in this game. Cleveland is listed at -3, with a total of 41 points.
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Browns vs Colts Odds and Betting Prediction for this Week 7 Matchup | MyBookie NFL Week 7 Regular Season Preview
Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts | NFL Week 7
ATS: Colts -3
Money line: Browns -160 / Colts +130
Over/Under: 41
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at 1:00 pm ET | CBS
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Browns Riding High After Thrilling Win
Cleveland’s remarkable win against the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers proved their mettle. However, it wasn’t without a touch of fortune, as they narrowly escaped with a victory thanks to a missed field goal by the 49ers as time ran out.
Notably, the Browns were missing their star quarterback, DeShaun Watson, who had been sidelined for two consecutive games due to injuries. Stepping in for him was PJ Walker.
Walker stepped up to the challenge, although he didn’t record any touchdown passes and had two interceptions to his name. He managed to throw for 192 yards. Amari Cooper emerged as his primary target, amassing 108 receiving yards in the game.
Cooper has now accumulated 367 yards and one touchdown reception this season. Following him on the list is Elijah Moore, who has made 21 receptions for 167 yards.
In the absence of Nick Chubb, their star running back who is out for the season, Jerome Ford has taken over the ground game. He’s racked up 270 yards on 67 carries and secured a touchdown.
The Browns’ schedule indicates that this is an away game for them, with another challenging away fixture against the Seattle Seahawks on the horizon.
Richardson Out for the Season
Like the Browns, the Colts are also missing their starting quarterback, Anthony Richardson. Gardner Minshew has taken over, but his performance in the last game was far from impressive.
He threw three interceptions and was sacked three times. It was announced this week that Richardson will miss the remainder of his rookie season.
The return of Jonathan Taylor to the Colts following his initial four-game absence due to a holdout was a significant development. However, Zack Moss continues to be a valuable asset in the Colts’ running game, amassing 466 yards and four rushing touchdowns this season.
The Colts rank 15th in the league, averaging 116.7 rushing yards per game. Their offense has been scoring an average of 23.3 points per game.
The Colts will have the home advantage in this matchup, followed by a fixture against the New Orleans Saints the following week. Afterward, they face a trip to Carolina and then a home game against the New England Patriots before their bye week.
It’s evident that the Colts’ odds have been adversely affected by the absence of their star rookie quarterback, Anthony Richardson, irrespective of Gardner Minshew’s performance.
Browns Win Again
The Cleveland Browns have showcased a formidable defense, arguably one of the best in the National Football League. The Browns were the first team to hand Brock Purdy a regular-season defeat. Their defense not only secured the win but also managed to confound and frustrate Purdy throughout the game.
If Gardner Minshew doesn’t elevate his game, the Colts could be in for a tough day against the Browns’ relentless defense. In terms of predictions, it’s highly likely that the Browns will muster just enough offense to secure the win and cover the spread.
Our recommendation is to take the Browns at -2 and place your bet on the UNDER for this Sunday’s game. To sum up our forecast, we predict a final score of 20-14 in favor of the Cleveland Browns.
Expect the Browns to strike early with a couple of touchdowns and seal the victory late with a couple of field goals. Their steadfast defense should play a pivotal role in securing the win.
So, go ahead and bet on the Browns in this thrilling matchup!
NFL Week 7 TNF Pick: ATS Browns -3 / UNDER | Bet Browns vs Colts
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Cleveland Browns Last 5
Date | OPP | Result |
---|---|---|
10/15/23 | vs SF | W19-17 |
10/1/23 | vs BAL | L28-3 |
9/24/23 | vs TEN | W27-3 |
9/18/23 | @ PIT | L26-22 |
9/10/23 | vs CIN | W24-3 |
Cleveland Browns Injury Report
Name | Position | Status | DATE |
---|---|---|
Anthony Walker Jr. LB | Questionable | Oct 19 |
Deshaun Watson QB | Questionable | Oct 19 |
Kareem Hunt RB | Questionable | Oct 19 |
Harrison Bryant TE | Questionable | Oct 19 |
Greg Newsome II CB | Questionable | Oct 19 |
AFC East Standings | Cleveland Browns
Team | W | L | T | Strk |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cleveland Browns | 5 | 1 | 0 | W2 |
Buffalo Bills | 4 | 2 | 0 | W1 |
New York Jets | 3 | 3 | 0 | W2 |
New England Patriots | 1 | 5 | 0 | L3 |
Indianapolis Colts Last 5
Date | OPP | Result |
---|---|---|
10/15/23 | @ JAX | L37-20 |
10/8/23 | vs TEN | W23-16 |
10/1/23 | vs LAR | L29-23 OT |
9/24/23 | @ BAL | W22-19 OT |
9/17/23 | @ HOU | W31-20 |
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report
Name | Position | Status | DATE |
---|---|---|
Braden Smith OT | Questionable | Oct 17 |
Grover Stewart DT | Reserve sus | Oct 17 |
Anthony Richardson QB | IR | Oct 18 |
Kylen Granson TE | Questionable | Oct 19 |
Alec Pierce WR | Questionable | Oct 19 |
AFC South Standings | Indianapolis Colts
Team | W | L | T | Strk |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 | 2 | 0 | W4 |
Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 3 | 0 | L1 |
Houston Texans | 3 | 3 | 0 | W1 |
Tennessee Titans | 2 | 5 | 0 | L2 |
Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends
- Nick Chubb has hit the Longest Rush Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.30 Units / 47% ROI)
- Donovan Peoples-Jones has hit the Longest Reception Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.65 Units / 55% ROI)
- Michael Pittman has hit the Longest Reception Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+7.90 Units / 44% ROI)
- Jonathan Taylor has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.55 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 away games (+4.95 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+3.80 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.30 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.05 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Indianapolis Colts have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 games (+4.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Indianapolis Colts have covered the 3Q Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.70 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games (+2.15 Units / 11% ROI)
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Teams | Odds |
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Kansas City Chiefs | +460 |
San Francisco 49ers | +590 |
Buffalo Bills | +1050 |
Houston Texans | +1075 |
Philadelphia Eagles | +1175 |
Detroit Lions | +1200 |
Baltimore Ravens | +1375 |
Dallas Cowboys | +1825 |
New York Jets | +1825 |
Cincinnati Bengals | +1925 |
Green Bay Packers | +2500 |
New Orleans Saints | +2600 |
Atlanta Falcons | +3100 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +3700 |
Pittsburgh Steelers | +3900 |
Seattle Seahawks | +3900 |
Los Angeles Chargers | +3900 |
Minnesota Vikings | +4100 |
Miami Dolphins | +4400 |
Cleveland Browns | +4700 |
Chicago Bears | +4900 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | +6200 |
Arizona Cardinals | +6200 |
Los Angeles Rams | +7500 |
Las Vegas Raiders | +9000 |
Indianapolis Colts | +10000 |
Washington Commanders | +14000 |
Tennessee Titans | +22000 |
New England Patriots | +24000 |
Denver Broncos | +36000 |
New York Giants | +42000 |
Carolina Panthers | +70000 |
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