Vikings vs. Colts 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 3

Updated Nov. 3, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings (5-2) are considered favorites (-5.5) according to the point spread ahead of their game against the Indianapolis Colts (4-4) on November 3, 2024, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET, airing on NBC. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 47.

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Vikings vs. Colts Odds & Betting Lines

Vikings vs Colts Betting Information updated as of November 3, 2024, 12:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Vikings	-5.5	-110	-110	47	-112	-108

Vikings vs. Colts Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Vikings (-5.5)
Pick OU: Under (47)
Prediction: Vikings 29 - Colts 16

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Indianapolis

Game Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: NBC
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Vikings vs. Colts Recent Matchups

Indianapolis has a 4-1 record against Minnesota in their last five matchups.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Indianapolis has tallied 142 points against Minnesota, while allowing only 108 points.

Minnesota Betting Info

Minnesota has played seven games, posting five wins against the spread.
Minnesota games this year have gone over the total in three out of seven opportunities (42.9%).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Vikings are 2-2 (winning 50% of the time).
The Vikings have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 70.4%.

Vikings Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	213.6 (1,495)	17
Rush yards	111.4 (780)	23
Points scored	26.9 (188)	12
Pass yards against	263.0 (1,841)	30
Rush yards against	83.9 (587)	3
Points allowed	19.6 (137)	9

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

Sam Darnold has passed for 1,610 yards, 14 touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He is averaging 230 yards per game and 8.5 per attempt, while completing 67.2% of his passes.
In addition to his passing statistics, Darnold has 106 rushing yards (fourth on the Vikings), but no touchdowns.
Justin Jefferson's 646 receiving yards this season (third in the NFL) have come from 60 targets and 41 receptions. He's averaging 92.3 receiving yards and 5.9 catches per game, with five receiving touchdowns (fifth in the NFL).
Aaron Jones has 501 rushing yards with two touchdowns (71.6 yards per game through seven games).
Jones has 22 catches, 227 yards and one TD in the passing game.
Jalen Nailor has 14 catches for 229 yards and three touchdowns. He's been targeted 20 times in the air attack, and averages 2.3 receptions and 38.2 yards through six games played.

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Andrew Van Ginkel has 33 tackles, eight TFL, five sacks, and two interceptions in 2024.
Ivan Pace Jr. has 41 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks.
Jonathan Greenard has totaled 21 tackles, five TFL, and five sacks this year.
This season, Byron Murphy has 35 tackles, two TFL, and two interceptions.

Indianapolis Betting Info

Indianapolis has covered the spread seven times this season (7-1-0).
Indianapolis' games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under three times this season.
This season, the Colts have won two out of the five games in which they've been the underdog.
The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 33.9% chance of a victory for the Colts.

Colts Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	198.0 (1,584)	21
Rush yards	128.0 (1,024)	11
Points scored	21.9 (175)	16
Pass yards against	227.8 (1,822)	24
Rush yards against	151.9 (1,215)	30
Points allowed	21.5 (172)	13

Indianapolis' Key Players

Offense

Jonathan Taylor has rushed for five touchdowns this year, and has put up 454 total rushing yards (90.8 per game and 4.9 per attempt).
On top of his impact in the run game, Taylor has caught seven passes (on 11 targets) for 89 yards (sixth on the Colts). He's averaging 17.8 yards per game.
In six games, Anthony Richardson has 958 passing yards, while throwing four touchdowns against seven interceptions and completing 44.4% of his attempts.
Richardson also has one rushing touchdown and 242 rushing yards (second on the Colts).
Through eight games played this season, Alec Pierce has 16 catches (two receptions per game on 3.8 targets per game) for 394 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
In three games, Joe Flacco has 716 passing yards, with seven touchdowns against one interception and completing 65.7% of his passes.

Defense

So far in 2024, Zaire Franklin has put up two TFL and 87 tackles over eight games.
Nick Cross has one TFL, 76 tackles, and one interception.
Jaylon Jones has three TFL, 52 tackles, and two interceptions in the 2024 season.
E.J. Speed has 70 tackles, four TFL, and one pass defended.

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