- The Bengals are -2.5 point favorites vs the Colts
- Total (Over/Under): 36.5 points
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The Indianapolis Colts (0-2-0) visit Paycor Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (1-1-0) on Aug. 23. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Cincinnati, OH.
The Bengals are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Colts vs. Bengals Over/Under is 36.5 total points for the game.
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Colts vs. Bengals Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Colts | +2.5 -105 | 36.5 -110 | +120 |
| Bengals | -2.5 -115 | 36.5 -110 | -145 |
Colts vs. Bengals Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Bengals will win this game with 75.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Colts vs Bengals Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Colts will cover the spread with 66.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Colts players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Colts Player Prop Bets Today
- Jonathan Taylor has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 88% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Bengals players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Bengals Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Noah Fant has hit the Receptions Over in his last 10 games (+10.75 Units / 83% ROI)
Colts Best Bets:
- The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.15 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Indianapolis Colts have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 8 away games (+6.10 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.95 Units / 62% ROI)
- The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 1H Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.85 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+5.00 Units / 56% ROI)
Bengals Best Bets:
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+9.10 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.05 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.45 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.20 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 40% ROI)
Indianapolis Colts: Keys to the Game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals
The Colts were winless (0-4) vs top 10 offenses last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .318.
The Colts were 7-3 (.700) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season — 9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .571.
The Colts were 4-5 (.444) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times last season — 8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .249.
The Colts were 2-6 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season — T-9th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .405.
Cincinnati Bengals: Keys to the Game vs. the Indianapolis Colts
The Bengals were 3-1 (.750) when rushing for 120 or more yards last season — 8th-best in NFL. The Commanders allowed an average of 138.0 rushing yards per game last season — 4th-worst in NFL.
The Bengals were winless (0-5) when trailing at the end of the third quarter last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .152.
The Bengals were winless (0-4) vs top 10 offenses last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .318.
The Bengals were 6-2 (.750) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season — T-8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .601.
Additional Matchup Notes for Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals were successful on just 36.4% of rush attempts on play action passes last season — 5th-worst in NFL. The Commanders allowed a success rate of just 40.0% on rush attempts on play action passes last season — T-4th-best in NFL.
The Bengals ran 23.5% offensive plays in the red zone in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL. The Commanders allowed their opponent to run 19.1% of plays in the red zone in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 4th-worst in NFL.
The Bengals were 3-1 (.750) when rushing for 120 or more yards last season — 8th-best in NFL. The Commanders allowed an average of 138.0 rushing yards per game last season — 4th-worst in NFL.
The Colts averaged just -0.21 epa per play on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 4th-worst in NFL. The Packers allowed just -0.40 epa per play on play action passes in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL.
The Colts turned the ball over 28 times last season — T-3rd-most in NFL. The Packers forced 30 turnovers last season — T-2nd-most in NFL.
The Colts scored on 22.2% of their drives in the second half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-worst in NFL. The Packers defense allowed scores on 23.1% of opponent drives in the second half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 4th-best in NFL.
Indianapolis Colts Offense: Important Stats
The Colts ran successful plays on 21% of pass attempts on passes when their QB was pressured last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 32%.
The Colts ran the ball on 45% of plays (24 carries/53 plays) on 3rd down in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 25%.
The Colts threw 59% of their pass attempts 1 to 10 yards downfield last season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 70%.
The Colts averaged -0.60 epa per play against tight coverage last season — 4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.43.
Cincinnati Bengals Offense: Important Stats
The Bengals ran successful plays on 50% of pass attempts on passes when their QB was pressured last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 32%.
The Bengals threw for 43 TDs last season — most in NFL.
The Bengals averaged 289.3 passing yards per game (4,918/17) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 233.5.
The Bengals ran successful plays on 60% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
Indianapolis Colts Defense: Important Stats
The Colts defense missed 156 tackles last season — most in NFL.
The Colts defense allowed 76 broken tackles last season — 2nd-most in NFL.
The Colts defense allowed -1.03 epa per play with a stacked front in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL; League Avg: -0.01.
The Colts defense allowed 0.56 epa per play open coverage last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.42.
Cincinnati Bengals Defense: Important Stats
20% of the plays ran against the Bengals were in the red zone in the 1st quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 12%.
The Bengals defense allowed successful plays on 52% of plays in the 1st quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Bengals defense has allowed an average of 1.6 yards after contact per carry (914 carries) since the 2023 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 1.9.
The Bengals defense allowed successful plays on 48% of plays on motion plays last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
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