Colts vs Vikings Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Minnesota Vikings host the Indianapolis Colts in a Saturday afternoon tilt. The Colts are coming off a humiliating loss to the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 13. Minnesota is coming from a 34-23 road defeat by the Detroit Lions.

Colts are 4-8-1 and have lost their last three games. They were outscored by the Dallas Cowboys 54-19 in the final quarter. Matt Ryan has struggled since being reinstated as the starting quarterback. Stephon Gilmore will be tasked with covering Justin Jefferson. The Vikings are 21st in rushing defense (126.2 yards per game). They should win by double-digits.  Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts is a must-win game for the Vikings.

The bonus of Vikings, Ravens, and Bills all winning on 12/17 has been increased to +414 at bet365.

Colts' offensive line is their biggest weakness. Vikings' defense should have success blitzing. Patrick Peterson has the fifth-best grade among the position at Pro Football Focus (81.7). Colts' receiving corps is fine, but neither Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, or Parris Campbell scream "major threat". Vikings are 6-1 against the spread at home this season.

The Colts and Vikings are playing on Saturday. The total has settled at 47.5. Minnesota has won the last four games when playing a team with a losing record. The Vikings have scored 27+ points in seven games this season.

Indianapolis is 1-4 ATS in its last five games following a straight-up loss.

Colts vs. Vikings is a live NFL game.