Colts vs Giants Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 17

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  • The Colts are -7.5 point favorites vs the Giants
  • Total (Over/Under): 40.5 points
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The Indianapolis Colts (7-8-0) visit MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Giants (2-13-0) on Dec. 29. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in East Rutherford, NJ.

The Colts are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Colts vs. Giants Over/Under is 40.5 total points for the game.

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Colts vs. Giants Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colts-7.5 -11040.5 -110-400
Giants +7.5 -11040.5 -110+310

Colts vs. Giants Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Colts will win this game with 82.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Colts vs Giants Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Colts will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Colts players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Colts Player Prop Bets Today

  • Kylen Granson has hit the Receptions Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+9.00 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Jonathan Taylor has hit the Receptions Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+8.45 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Adonai Mitchell has hit the Receptions Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+8.00 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Anthony Richardson has hit the Passing Yards Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.85 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Matt Gay has hit the Field Goals Over in 12 of his last 16 games (+6.55 Units / 33% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Giants players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Giants Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Theo Johnson has hit the Receptions Over in his last 7 games (+7.50 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Theo Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Malik Nabers has hit the Receptions Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Devin Singletary has hit the Carries Under in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+4.75 Units / 58% ROI)

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Giants vs Colts

Player Name Over Under
Jonathan Taylor (IND) 6.5 -110 6.5 -120
Malik Nabers (NYG) 73.5 -110 73.5 -120

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Giants vs Colts

Player Name Over Under
Jonathan Taylor (IND) 100.5 -115 100.5 -115
  • The Indianapolis Colts have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 7 away games (+7.25 Units / 82% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+6.25 Units / 86% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 away games (+3.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+2.50 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have covered the 4Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 10 games at home (+2.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)

Colts Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Colts art 9-6 (+2.4 Units / 14.68% ROI).

  • Colts are 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.25 Units / -1.42% ROI
  • Colts are 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.24% ROI
  • Colts are 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / ROI

Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Giants are 4-11 (-8 Units / -48.78% ROI).

  • Giants are 2-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -10 Units / -58.82% ROI
  • Giants are 5-10 when betting the Over for -6.05 Units / -36.56% ROI
  • Giants are 10-5 when betting the Under for +4.5 Units / 27.36% ROI

Indianapolis Colts: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Giants

The Colts are winless (0-3) vs top 10 pass offenses this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .407.

The Colts are winless (0-5) when having a TO margin of -2 or worse since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .147.

The Colts are winless (0-4) vs top 10 offenses this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .307.

The Colts were 5-3 (.625) when within 7 points at the two minute warning last season — 8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

New York Giants: Keys to the Game vs. the Indianapolis Colts

The Giants are winless (0-6) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .429.

The Giants are 0-9 (.000) when throwing at least 1 interception this season — T-worst in NFL. The Colts have intercepted 15 passes this season — T-4th-most in NFL.

The Giants are winless (0-8) at home this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .519.

The Giants were 3-6 (.333) when forcing 2 or more turnovers last season — T-2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .707.

Additional Matchup Notes for Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Giants

Giants WRs have averaged just 3.3 yards after the catch this season — T-worst in NFL. The Colts have allowed just 4.0 yards after catch per reception to WRs this season — T-4th-best in NFL.

The Giants are 0-9 (.000) when throwing at least 1 interception this season — T-worst in NFL. The Colts have intercepted 15 passes this season — T-4th-most in NFL.

The Giants have a third down conversion rate of just 27.5% against the blitz since the 2023 season — worst in NFL. The Colts defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of just 30.8% when blitzing since the 2023 season — 3rd-best in NFL.

The Colts have averaged just -0.05 epa per play on play action passes since the 2023 season — 4th-worst in NFL. The Giants have allowed just -0.05 epa per play on play action passes since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL.

Colts TEs have just 27.0 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Giants have allowed an average ofjust 37.9 receiving yards per game to TEs this season — 4th-best in NFL.

The Colts have rushed the ball on 60.7% of plays from scrimmage in the red zone since the 2023 season — 2nd-highest in NFL. The Giants have allowed 35 rushing touchdowns in the Red Zone since the 2023 season — 2nd-most in NFL.

Indianapolis Colts Offense: Important Stats

The Colts have averaged -1.67 epa per play against a light front since Week 13 — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.02.

The Colts threw the ball 18% of the time (11 Pass Attempts/62 plays) in Week 16 — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 54%.

The Colts have run successful plays on 20% of pass attempts on play action passes since Week 13 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 54%.

The Colts turned the ball over on downs 6 times in the red zone last season — most in NFL.

New York Giants Offense: Important Stats

The Giants averaged -0.26 epa per play against a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.

The Giants have run successful plays on 29% of pass attempts against a heavy rush since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 45%.

The Giants have a third down conversion rate of 30% on motion plays since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 41%.

The Giants were sacked on 14% of pass attempts (85/603) last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 7%.

Indianapolis Colts Defense: Important Stats

The Colts defense has not allowed a TD on first drive of the game this season — fewest in NFL.

The Colts defense allowed successful plays on 88% of pass attempts with a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 50%.

The Colts defense missed 23 tackles in Week 16 — most in NFL.

The Colts defense allowed 11 broken tackles in Week 16 — 2nd-most in NFL.

New York Giants Defense: Important Stats

The Giants defense has allowed a passer rating of 60.6 with tight coverage (97 Pass Attempts) this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 26.5.

The Giants defense allowed 6.8 yards per dropback (1,053 yards/156 attempts) when targeted at a depth of 1-5 yards last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: 5.5.

The Giants defense has averaged 0.2 interceptions per game (3/15) this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.7.

Offenses facing the Giants targeted RBs 12% of the time (73 Pass Attempts/582 plays) last season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 17%.

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.