Colts vs. Raiders Free Pick
OAKLAND, CA (TheSpread) – The Indianapolis Colts are now in control of their own destiny and if they win out, they’ll clinch yet another AFC South crown. But they have a tough test this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, who still cling onto playoff aspirations themselves. Continue reading for odds, picks and more on this Week 16 NFL matchup.
According to current NFL Week 16 odds and oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com, the Raiders are 3-point underdogs against the Colts on Sunday. The over/under total for this game is currently 47.5 points.
The Colts improved to 8-6 with their win over the Jaguars last Sunday and are now 7-6-1 against the spread according to latest NFL trends. But they’ve struggled on the road this season, where they’ve gone 3-4 and are 3-3-1 against the number in those games.
The Raiders, meanwhile, improved to 7-7 with their blowout win over the Broncos last Sunday and are now 8-6 against the spread. They’re 5-2 at home this season and are 4-3 against the number in those seven games.
NFL Week 16 Free Pick:
Every bettor feels good about putting their money on Peyton Manning and considering the Colts need to win out to make the playoffs, it wouldn’t be a bad play to take Indy and lay the three points. But the Raiders aren’t dead either (although they’re a long shot to make the postseason) and have covered the spread in four of the last five meetings between these two teams. Factor in how the Colts have to travel cross-country and that they haven’t played well on the road and you could have the makings for a disaster. That’s why we’re pick the over, which is 4-0-1 in the Colts’ last five games overall and 5-0 in their last five road games. The over is also 6-1 in the Raiders’ last seven games as a home underdog and 8-2 in the Raiders’ last 10 versus the AFC. The Colts will have their hands full with Darren McFadden and Oakland’s suddenly explosive offense. Our pick is the over 47.5.
2010 NFL WEEK 16 FREE PICK: COLTS/RAIDERS OVER 47.5
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