This week 16 NFL showdown between the Colts and Falcons can be found on FOX at 1:00 (12/24/23). The game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (GA). d

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS ATLANTA FALCONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Falcons +2

This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 24th.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA FALCONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 20-19 in favor of the Colts.
  • Our projections have Gardner Minshew finishing with 225.206 passing yards on 20.096/32.534 passing.
  • The Colts are projected to finish with 311 yards of offense compared to the 307 yards for the Falcons.

Will the Colts Defense Show Up on the Road?

This season, the Colts hold the 2nd position in the AFC-South with an overall record of 8-6. Their non-conference game record is 2-2, and in AFC action, they are AFC. When it comes to the spread, the Colts have a 9-5 record. Heading into week 16, their scoring margin is at +0.1 (per game).

In terms of offense, the Colts are at 24.6 points per game, ranking them 8th in the NFL. Indianapolis is presently 12th in passing attempts, with an average of 6.4 yards per attempt (10). Their 224.9 passing yards per game also place them 18th in the league.

The Colts have been running the ball an average of 27.7 times per game and currently hold the 13th spot in the league in rushing yards. Their average yards per rushing attempt is 4.

Thus far, the Colts’ defense has given up an average of 347.5 yards per game and 24.5 points per contest (25th). Going into this game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 64.3% and have surrendered 16 passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 25th in the NFL.

Will the Falcons Win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

This week will be the Falcons’ 8th home game of the season. So far, they have put together a record of 4-3 at home and 2-5 on the road. Their overall mark of 6-8 has them sitting 3rd in the NFC-South. This season, the Falcons boast an above .500 record versus the spread, currently standing at 4-10. Their average scoring margin for this season is -1.4.

Atlanta’s offense comes in with an average of 18.4 points per game, which is currently 23rd in the league. This season, Atlanta’s passing offense ranks 23rd in passing attempts. With an average of 200.8 passing yards per game, they hold the 23rd spot in the NFL.

Looking at their ground game, the Falcons have been carrying the ball an average of 31.6 times per game and are 9th in rushing yards. They have an average of 4 yards per rushing attempt.

In terms of yards allowed, the Falcons are 10th in the league while giving up 311.7 yards per contest. Atlanta’s defense has allowed 19.9 points per game, placing them 8th in the NFL.