Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals Week 8 NFL Picks & Parlay 10/29/2017
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Paul Brown Stadium
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Paul Brown Stadium is the venue for the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Cincinnati as 10 point favorites. The total has been set at 41. The Bengals are 3-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-4-0. The Colts are 3-4-0 ATS and their over/under record is 5-2-0.
Valuable Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends
The Indianapolis Colts are 5-2-0 against the over/under
The Indianapolis Colts are 3-4-0 against the spread
Important Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trends
The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-4-0 against the over/under
The Cincinnati Bengals are 3-3-0 against the spread
Key Indianapolis Colts Injuries
10/23/17 T Denzelle Good Wrist IR-Return Designation
10/23/17 S Malik Hooker Knee IR
10/22/17 LB Anthony Walker Jr. Hamstring is "?" Sunday vs. Cincinnati
10/22/17 LB John Simon Stinger injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Cincinnati
10/22/17 C Ryan Kelly Hamstring left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Cincinnati
10/18/17 RB Robert Turbin Wrist IR
10/14/17 T Jack Mewhort Knee IR
10/04/17 G Deyshawn Bond Quad IR
09/29/17 S Clayton Geathers Neck PUP
09/17/17 QB Andrew Luck Shoulder out indefinitely
09/04/17 TE Erik Swoope Knee IR
Key Cincinnati Bengals Injuries
10/22/17 CB Adam Jones Back is "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis
10/22/17 S Derron Smith Ankle is "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis
10/22/17 WR John Ross Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis
10/22/17 LB Kevin Minter Elbow left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis
10/22/17 HB Ryan Hewitt Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis
10/22/17 WR Tyler Boyd Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Indianapolis
10/12/17 TE Tyler Eifert Back out for season
09/05/17 QB Jeff Driskel Thumb IR
08/30/17 HB Cedric Peerman Shoulder IR
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Indianapolis Colts have run for 681 yards as a unit, which ranks 20th in the league. They've run 188 times, averaging 3.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Colts have been penalized on offense 45 times for 388 yards so far this year, which has them 17th in the NFL in penalties. They are 26th in the National Football League in points scored with 119. They have run 435 plays this year for 2,039 yards, which ranks them 25th in the NFL in total offense. The Colts average 4.7 yards per play, which is 29th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 118 1st downs this season, ranking them 23rd overall as an offensive unit. Jacoby Brissett has completed 120 throws while attempting 201 passes for a completion percentage of 59.7%. He has passed for 1,409 yards this year. He averages 11.7 yards per completion and 7 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 79.8.
Defensive Statistics
The Colts rush defense has given up 205 attempts for 873 yards this season, putting them in 26th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 47 penalties for 405 yards on defense this year. That places them 19th in the league. They've allowed a score on 45.7% of possessions on defense, which is 32nd in the NFL. Indianapolis is 32nd in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 222. They have given up a total of 2,978 yards on D, which is 31st in the league. The Colts are 31st in yards per play allowed with 6.4. Their pass defense has allowed 8.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 32nd in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 154 throws on 244 attempts against the Indianapolis Colts defense this season, ranking them 25th and 24th in the league. The Indianapolis pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,105 yards in the air, which is 31st overall in total pass defense.
Special Teams Stats
The Indianapolis Colts have tried 13 field goals this season and made 12, which is 14th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 92.3%. Indianapolis Colts kickers have made 82% of their extra points, going 9 for 11 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,840 yards on 40 punts, averaging 46 yards per punt. That ranks them 17th in the NFL in punting average. Indianapolis is 16th in the NFL in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 38 punt return yards and are averaging 2.9 yards per return, which is 31st in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 16 yards. They have returned 16 kicks for 394 yards on special teams, placing them 5th in kick return yardage. The Colts average 24.6 yards per kick return and have a long of 60 yards this season. They are 20th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 2,650.
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Cincinnati Bengals are 31st in the NFL in points scored with 98. They have run 358 plays this season for 1,734 yards, which ranks them 31st in the league in total offense. The Bengals average 4.8 yards per play, which is 24th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 101 1st downs this year, placing them 32nd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Cincinnati has run for 491 yards as a team, which ranks 29th in the NFL. They've run 150 times, averaging 3.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Bengals have been penalized on offense 42 times for 370 yards so far this season, which has them 22nd in the league in penalties. Andy Dalton has thrown for 1,360 yards this season. He has completed 121 passes on 189 attempts for a completion percentage of 64%. His quarterback rating this season is 83.7. He averages 7.2 yards per pass attempt and 11.2 yards per completion.
Defensive Statistics
Cincinnati is 5th in the league in points allowed on defense with 112. They have surrendered a total of 1,734 yards on D, which is 2nd in the NFL. The Bengals are ranked 2nd in yards per play allowed with 4.5. Their pass defense has given up 5.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 4th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 108 passes on 187 attempts against the Cincinnati defense this season, placing them 1st and 2nd in the National Football League. The Bengals pass defense has also given up a total of 1,066 yards through the air, which is 2nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 178 attempts for 668 yards this year, putting them in 11th place in the league against the run. The Cincinnati Bengals have committed 35 penalties for 283 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 2nd in the NFL. They've given up a score on 34.3% of possessions on defense, which is 18th in the league.
Special Teams Stats
Cincinnati is ranked 1st in the league in punt returns with 25. They've accumulated 239 punt return yards and average 9.6 yards per return, which is 13th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 40 yards. They have returned 11 kicks for 252 yards on special teams, ranking 14th in kick return yardage. The Bengals average 22.9 yards per kick return and have a long of 41 yards this year. They are 30th in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,342. The Cincinnati Bengals have attempted 8 field goals this season and made 7, which is 26th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 87.5%. Cincinnati kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 11 for 11 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,470 yards on 31 punts, averaging 47.4 yards per punt. That places them 8th in the NFL in punting average.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Bengals -10 and over 41 total points
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