Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants Free NFL Picks & Week 9 Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 10/29/2014
Monday, November 3, 2014 at 8:30 PM on ESPN
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford
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On Monday night, the Indianapolis Colts (5-3) will take their top-ranked passing attack on the road when they go up against the New York Giants (3-4). The Colts are first in the AFC South while the Giants are currently in third place in the NFC East.
The Colts gave up 28 second-quarter points to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday and ended up losing 51-34 to snap their five-game winning streak. They did have 448 offensive yards in that game, but their defense gave up 639 yards.
The Colts have the second-best scoring team in the league right now after averaging 31.2 points per game through their first eight games. Quarterback Andrew Luck has completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 2,731 yards, 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Running back Trent Richardson has rushed for 358 yards and two scores and he is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry.
Two weeks ago, the Giants lost their second straight game when they were beaten 31-21 on the road by the Dallas Cowboys. Their defense gave up 423 yards in that loss and they allowed the Cowboys to convert on nine of their 14 third down chances.
The Giants have given up 384.4 yards per game to opposing offenses and their opponents are scoring 24.1 points per game against them. Veteran quarterback Eli Manning has thrown for 1,573 yards with 14 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. Tight end Larry Donnell has caught 33 passes for 332 yards and a team-leading four touchdowns.
Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends
Indianapolis Colts are 6-2-0 Against the Spread
Indianapolis Colts are 6-2-0 against the Over/Under
New York Giants Betting Trends
New York Giants are 3-4-0 Against the Spread
New York Giants are 4-3-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Indianapolis Colts
10/27/14 LB Erik Walden Hip "?" Monday vs. NY Giants
10/26/14 WR Reggie Wayne Elbow "?" Monday vs. NY Giants
10/26/14 CB Vontae Davis Knee "?" Monday vs. NY Giants
09/30/14 S LaRon Landry Suspension eligible to return week 9 vs NY Giants
09/09/14 LB Robert Mathis Achilles IR
09/04/14 LB Aaron Morgan Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 G Donald Thomas Quad IR
09/04/14 DE Fili Moala Knee IR
09/04/14 RB Vick Ballard Achilles IR
09/04/14 T Xavier Nixon Knee out indefinitely
New York Giants
10/27/14 S Antrel Rolle Foot "?" Monday vs. Indianapolis
10/27/14 LB Jon Beason Toe IR
10/27/14 RB Rashad Jennings Knee is downgraded to doubtful Monday vs. Indianapolis
10/26/14 DT Cullen Jenkins Calf "?" Monday vs. Indianapolis
10/16/14 CB Trumaine McBride Thumb IR
10/12/14 WR Victor Cruz Knee IR
09/28/14 CB Walter Thurmond Pectoral IR
09/23/14 OL Geoff Schwartz Toe IR - designated return
09/23/14 WR Marcus Harris Shoulder IR
09/23/14 WR Trindon Holliday Hamstring IR
09/17/14 WR Jerrel Jernigan Foot IR
09/04/14 S Cooper Taylor Foot IR
09/04/14 WR Mario Manningham Calf IR
09/04/14 T Troy Kropog Undisclosed IR
Josh's Pick: Take Indianapolis
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