FREE CONTEST: Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings ($50 Prize!)
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Dec 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates his interception for a touchdown during the second quarter against the New York Giants at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Sunday, December 18th, at 1:00 P.M. the (6-7) Indianapolis Colts will be on the road to take on the (7-6) Minnesota Vikings.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Vikings 25.0 – Colts 22.2 with an over/under of 47.3. The Vegas Line has a final score of Vikings 24.8 – Colts 20.8 with an over/under of 45.5.
2016-17 Statistics (32 total teams):
Yards per game: Colts 357.3 (14th) > Vikings 303.1 (31st)
Points per game: Colts 25.2 (9th) > Vikings 19.8 (24th)
Turnover margin: Vikings +12 > Colts -5
Fewest yards allowed per game: Vikings 304.3 (2nd) > Colts 377.8 (29th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Vikings 17.3 (1st) > Colts 25.6 (25th)
Summary:
Indianapolis is (3-2) in their last five games while Minnesota is (2-3). The Colts have one of the best offenses in the league but have struggled to put up points against the better defensive teams. Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck is playing like an MVP candidate completing 63% of his passes with 25 touchdowns to just ten interceptions. Aside from Luck the Colts have had problems with ball security and that could spell trouble against a Vikings defense that excels at forcing turnovers. The Vikings have been a top five defense all year long and lead the NFL in fewest points allowed per game. Minnesota is hard to watch on offense at times but their defense will force enough turnovers to win this one at home.
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