Colts vs. Lions Prediction
DETROIT, MI (The Spread) – Will the Colts keep their playoff hopes intact when they visit the Lions at 1:00PM ET today?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Lions are 5-point favorites versus the Colts, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 51 points. Indianapolis is 7-4 overall and 2-3 on the road, while Detroit is 4-7 overall and 2-3 at home.
Line Movement: The Lions opened as 4-point favorites but the line has climbed to 5 at most sports books, while the over/under opened at 51 and has stayed steady at that number all week.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 62% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Colts. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Playoff Free Pick: Take Indianapolis. According to latest NFL trends, the Colts are 4-0 against the spread versus a team with a losing record, 6-0 ATS in their last six games in December and 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. The Lions, meanwhile, are 4-10-1 against the number versus a team with a winning record, 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Indy has struggled on the road this season but Detroit’s playoff hopes were dashed last week so look for the Colts to keep the game close and potentially win the contest outright.
2012 NFL WEEK 13 FREE PICK: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS +5
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