Indianapolis Colts (0-0) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (0-0)
August 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT
Line: Cincinnati Bengals +2.5; Over/Under: +36.5
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The Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals will play an NFL preseason match on Thursday at Paul Brown Stadium. We bring you our predictions for Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best picks for Bengals vs Colts.
Indianapolis Colts betting predictions
The Colts kicked off the 2024 preseason against the Denver Broncos. Indianapolis scored in every quarter of the game but ultimately lost 34-30. QB Sam Ehlinger finished with 80 yards and one interception, while DJ Montgomery led the receivers with two catches for 45 yards.
Indianapolis faced the Arizona Cardinals in their second preseason game. The Colts played much better defensively this time, holding Arizona to just three points in the second half and winning 21-13. Kedon Slovis completed 8-of-11 passes for 79 yards. Xavier Scott rushed 11 times for 55 yards and a touchdown.
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Predictions
Meanwhile, the Bengals' first preseason game was against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cincinnati scored one point in the first and one in the fourth quarter but lost 17-14. Logan Woodside completed the majority of the passes for 149 yards and one score, while Jermaine Burton had three catches for 82 yards and one touchdown.
In the second preseason game against the Chicago Bears, the Bengals struggled to get any momentum on either end, with Cincinnati trailing 24-3 in the middle of the second quarter before losing 27-3. Woodside finished with 132 yards and two interceptions, while Noah Cain led the rushing team with 28 yards on eight carries.
Indianapolis Colts player prop data
Joe Flacco has passed for 285+ yards in each of his last six home games. Jonathan Taylor has had 16+ receiving yards in eight of the Colts' last nine games against AFC opponents. Jonathan Taylor has rushed for 75+ yards in each of his last five home games. Jonathan Taylor has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last six games. Jonathan Taylor has rushed and received for 91+ yards in each of his last five home games. Jonathan Taylor has scored the first touchdown in each of his last five Sunday games. Joe Flacco has thrown for three touchdowns in three of his last four regular season games. Joe Flacco has completed 26 or more passes in each of his last five September games against a weak AFC opponent. Jonathan Taylor was the only Colts player to throw six consecutive touchdowns last season.
Cincinnati Bengals player prop data
Joe Burrow has passed for 275+ yards in each of the Bengals' last four games (against AFC East opponents) that they have dominated. Ja'Marr Chase has scored touchdowns in three of the Bengals' last four games (>-7.0 points) that they have dominated. Tee Higgins has recorded 56+ receiving yards in each of the Bengals' last six games (regular season) against AFC East opponents. Zack Moss has recorded 55+ rushing yards in each of the Bengals' last six Sunday home games. Joe Burrow has thrown two+ touchdown passes in each of the Bengals' last six games (regular season) against AFC East opponents. Joe Burrow has completed 25+ passes in each of the Bengals' last four AFC home games. Trey Hendrickson ranked second in the NFL in sacks (17.5) last season.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts Predictions
I'd probably bet on the Colts. But preseason games are always a matter of luck. Indianapolis played pretty well in most aspects in their last game, finishing with 356 yards (190 passing) and 24 first downs. The two turnovers didn't help, but the Cardinals' 11 penalties did.
Cincinnati committed 11 turnovers in their last game against the Bears. It was a pretty tough performance overall, especially with three turnovers and a lackluster 226 yards (144 passing). I don't think the Bengals will be as helpless this time around, but I don't think they'll be able to cover either.
