Vikings Vs Colts: NFL Betting Trends, Stats And Computer Predictions – Week 15

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 12, 2022

The Minnesota Vikings (10-3) and Indianapolis Colts (4-8-1) will meet in a Week 15 matchup. The Vikings, listed at -3.5 on the spread, serve as host on December 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET on NFLN against the Colts, +170 on the moneyline to win. Oddsmakers have set the game’s total at 47.

The betting facts in this article are based off odds valid as of December 17, 2022 at 1:48 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Vikings Vs Colts Odds

Computer Pick

Computer picks for Vikings vs Colts
ATS pick Over/Under pick
Vikings (-3.5) Under (47)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Rankings

Vikings Colts
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 24.0 (10) 16.1 (31)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 24.1 (24) 22.9 (18)
Off. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.3 (19) 4.9 (27)
Def. Yards per Play (Rank) 6.1 (31) 5.0 (7)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 14 (6) 26 (32)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 20 (8) 12 (28)

Vikings Betting Insights

  • The Vikings’ record against the spread is 6-7-0.
  • Minnesota has two wins ATS (2-4) as a 3.5-point or higher favorite in 2022.
  • Out of 13 Vikings games so far this year, eight have hit the over.
  • Vikings games have had more than 47 points scored on eight occasions this year.
  • The over/under in this game is 47 points, 0.7 higher than the average total in Minnesota games this season.

Colts Betting Insights

  • The Colts’ record against the spread is 5-8-0.
  • Against the spread as 3.5-point underdogs or more, Indianapolis is 4-2.
  • Out of 13 Colts games so far this year, four have hit the over.
  • Indianapolis games have finished with over 47 points only two times this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 3.8 points higher than the average scoring total for Colts games (43.2).

Vikings Players to Watch

  • Kirk Cousins has 3,358 yards passing for Minnesota, completing 65.5% of his passes and throwing 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season.
  • Dalvin Cook has racked up 950 yards on 213 carries while finding paydirt eight times.
  • Alexander Mattison has been handed the ball 50 times this year and racked up 173 yards (13.3 per game) with three touchdowns.
  • Justin Jefferson’s leads his squad with 1,500 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 99 catches (out of 142 targets) and scored six touchdowns.
  • T.J. Hockenson has hauled in 62 receptions totaling 697 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
  • Adam Thielen has a total of 645 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 63 passes and scoring four touchdowns.
  • Za’Darius Smith has racked up 8.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 13.0 TFL and 35 tackles.
  • Eric Kendricks, Minnesota’s top tackler, has 109 tackles and 4.0 TFL this year.
  • Harrison Smith leads the team with five interceptions, while also collecting 73 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 10 passes defended.

Colts Players to Watch

  • Matt Ryan has compiled 2,875 yards on 67.8% passing while recording 13 touchdown passes with 13 interceptions this season.
  • Jonathan Taylor has run the ball 192 times for 861 yards, with four touchdowns.
  • Deon Jackson has compiled 136 yards on 44 carries with one touchdown.
  • Michael Pittman Jr. has registered 76 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 755 (62.9 yards per game). He’s been targeted 107 times and has two touchdowns.
  • Alec Pierce has 32 receptions (on 60 targets) for a total of 510 yards (42.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
  • Parris Campbell’s 68 targets have resulted in 50 receptions for 497 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Yannick Ngakoue has 8.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 5.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
  • Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis’ top tackler, has 129 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 1.0 sack this year.
  • Stephon Gilmore leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 52 tackles and eight passes defended.

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