Chargers vs Colts Betting Odds Preview: It Will Be a Funny Thing…
If the Chargers Find a Way to Lose to the Colts
Can Chargers be Trusted on the Betting Lines?
The Los Angeles Chargers march into Indianapolis having won three of their last four. They are catching the Colts who are coming off a historic meltdown – one that could still leave a negative impression on the whole team. It ended Matt Ryan’s tenure as quarterback and promptly pushed folks to bet against Indy. As such, the Chargers should win and cover on the Chargers vs Colts betting odds. Is it this straightforward?
Game Information
Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) vs Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1)
Date & Time & Streaming:
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Streaming: Live Stream Sports
The Chargers Have This Chance to Prove
This is the Chargers‘ chance to move toward the actual playoffs… unlike last season. Los Angeles lost to the Texans as a 13-point favorite and then as a 3-point favorite against Las Vegas in two of the three final weeks of 2021. The latter was a nationally televised game. Now, they’re favored by 4.5 against the reeling Colts.
Los Angeles entered this season with a boatload of hype thanks to its successful NFL draft and high-profile signings. After an up-and-down season, the NFL team is picking up momentum. In fact, the Chargers are 5-2 against the spread (ATS) on the road thanks to Justin Herbert and his heroics.
“It’s like poetry in motion, watching Justin,” Chargers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day said. “You’re watching the best of the best … it’s masterful. When you have a quarterback like that, you always have a chance.”
Indeed, Herbert just needs three touchdowns to surpass the great Dan Marino for having the most in his first three NFL seasons. He is also more prolific on the road with 12 touchdowns to just three interceptions and a 95.0 passer rating (versus 88.2 at home).
However, the third-year star has to step up when in the spotlight this Monday Night Football Week 16. Herbert did not have the best of games in his lone Monday night appearance this season. He did not score a touchdown and got picked off. The team still won and improved his record to 2-1 on “MNF”.
Thankfully, it’s not all on him. The Chargers still won both games where he played his worst thanks to the defense. While football injuries have battered this team, the Chargers’ defense has started to play better. This unit ranks 25th in scoring (24.3 points allowed per game) but has held its last two opponents to 17 points or fewer. Los Angeles is actually 7-1 when the team allows fewer points than its average.
If this is a trend instead of an anomaly, expect Los Angeles to kick ass and blow away the Chargers vs Colts betting odds. Otherwise…
How Do The Colts Get Over That?
Indianapolis gets its redemption. It needs to. Blowing a 33-point lead is not something you simply get over. And it occurred in a much-needed game for Indianapolis as it was still in the playoff race. Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday then replaced Ryan with Nick Foles. The former blew 28-3 lead against the Patriots and the latter beat the Patriots.
“This is never an easy decision,” Saturday said. “I think the world of Matt, and he’s a pro’s pro, and I appreciate the way he’s handled it. Obviously, not the season he expected, nor the Colts as a whole. Feel bad for Matt, but ultimately, I feel Nick gives us the best chance to win.”
Not according to the Chargers vs Colts betting odds. Foles has taken a grand total of two snaps this season and he has not thrown a pass since he started for the Bears last season. He did lead them to victory over Seattle as he threw for 250 yards and a touchdown.
Indianapolis’s defense, which has now dropped to 23rd in scoring under Saturday’s watch, has allowed 55 fourth-quarter points in its last two games. That is 10 more than what Indianapolis has scored in both games.
That loss to Vikings also comes after Indianapolis got lit up 54 points by Dallas. Indianapolis’s defense, which has now dropped to 23rd in scoring under Saturday’s watch, has allowed 55 fourth-quarter points in its last two games. That is 10 more than what Indianapolis has scored in both games.
Indeed, the conventional move may be to go against Indy in NFL picks and parlays. The Colts briefly showed poise in almost beating Philadelphia and going 2-0 as a home underdog. But it’s hard to look past their recent form.
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