Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/16/2017

Monday, October 16, 2017

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The Indianapolis Colts head to LP Field to play the Tennessee Titans on Monday, October 16, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Tennessee as 3 point favorites. The total has been set at 44. The Colts are 3-2-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 4-1-0. The Titans are 2-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-2-0.

Valuable Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends

The Indianapolis Colts are 4-1-0 against the over/under

The Indianapolis Colts are 3-2-0 against the spread

Important Tennessee Titans Betting Trends

The Tennessee Titans are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The Tennessee Titans are 2-3-0 against the spread

Key Indianapolis Colts Injuries

10/08/17 WR Chester Rogers Hamstring "?" Monday vs. Tennessee
10/08/17 TE Jack Doyle Concussion "?" Monday vs. Tennessee
10/08/17 RB Matt Jones Knee "?" Monday vs. Tennessee
10/08/17 CB Nate Hairston Quad "?" Monday vs. Tennessee
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
09/16/17 T Denzelle Good Undisclosed IR
09/04/17 TE Erik Swoope Knee IR

Key Tennessee Titans Injuries

10/08/17 WR Corey Davis Hamstring "?" Monday vs. Indianapolis
10/08/17 S Johnathan Cyprien Hamstring "?" Monday vs. Indianapolis
10/08/17 QB Marcus Mariota Hamstring "?" Monday vs. Indianapolis
10/08/17 T Taylor Lewan Knee "?" Monday vs. Indianapolis
09/21/17 LB Aaron Wallace Back IR
09/05/17 WR Tajae' Sharpe Foot IR
09/04/17 WR Harry Douglas Knee IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Indianapolis Colts are 19th in the National Football League in points scored with 97. They have run 312 plays this year for 1,510 yards, which ranks them 21st in the NFL in total offense. The Colts average 4.8 yards per play, which is 28th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 85 1st downs this season, ranking them 25th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Indianapolis has run for 500 yards as a unit, which ranks 17th in the league. They've run 149 times, averaging 3.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Colts have been penalized on offense 35 times for 282 yards so far this year, which has them 14th in the NFL in penalties. Jacoby Brissett has passed for 997 yards this year. He's completed 77 throws while attempting 127 passes for a completion percentage of 60.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 80.7. He averages 12.9 yards per completion and 7.9 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Indianapolis is 32nd in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 159. They have given up a total of 1,987 yards on D, which is 31st in the league. The Colts are 29th in yards per play allowed with 6. Their pass defense has allowed 7.5 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 31st in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 113 throws on 185 attempts against the Indianapolis Colts defense this season, ranking them 23rd and 29th in the league. The Indianapolis pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,470 yards in the air, which is 31st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 134 attempts for 517 yards this season, putting them in 17th place in the NFL against the run. The Colts have had 39 penalties for 326 yards on defense this year. That places them 25th in the league. They've allowed a score on 40.7% of possessions on defense, which is 25th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Indianapolis is 2nd in the NFL in punt returns with 10. They've totaled 39 punt return yards and are averaging 3.9 yards per return, which is 29th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 16 yards. They have returned 3 kicks for 79 yards on special teams, placing them 23rd in kick return yardage. The Colts average 26.3 yards per kick return and have a long of 30 yards this season. They are 28th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,015. The Indianapolis Colts have tried 5 field goals this season and made 4, which is 23rd in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 80.0%. Indianapolis Colts kickers have made 83% of their extra points, going 5 for 6 this season. Their punters have accumulated 925 yards on 20 punts, averaging 46.3 yards per punt. That ranks them 14th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tennessee Titans have run for 624 yards as a team, which ranks 6th in the NFL. They've run 131 times, averaging 4.8 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Titans have been penalized on offense 34 times for 329 yards so far this season, which has them 19th in the league in penalties. They are 10th in the NFL in points scored with 110. They have run 293 plays this season for 1,543 yards, which ranks them 20th in the league in total offense. The Titans average 5.3 yards per play, which is 12th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 86 1st downs this year, placing them 24th overall as an offensive unit. Marcus Mariota averages 7.2 yards per pass attempt and 12 yards per completion. He has completed 66 passes on 110 attempts for a completion percentage of 60%. His quarterback rating is 79.8. He has thrown for 792 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Titans rush defense has allowed 149 attempts for 550 yards this year, putting them in 18th place in the league against the run. Tennessee has committed 34 penalties for 289 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 19th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 40% of possessions on defense, which is 24th in the league. They are 31st in the league in points allowed on defense with 142. They have surrendered a total of 1,725 yards on D, which is 23rd in the NFL. The Tennessee Titans are ranked 14th in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Their pass defense has given up 6.4 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 20th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 108 passes on 176 attempts against the Tennessee defense this season, placing them 21st and 22nd in the National Football League. The Titans pass defense has also given up a total of 1,175 yards through the air, which is 25th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Tennessee Titans have attempted 11 field goals this season and made 10, which is 1st in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 90.9%. Tennessee kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 8 for 8 this year. Their punters have totaled 654 yards on 13 punts, averaging 50.3 yards per punt. That places them 2nd in the NFL in punting average. Tennessee is ranked 7th in the league in punt returns with 8. They've accumulated 111 punt return yards and average 13.9 yards per return, which is 5th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 46 yards. They have returned 5 kicks for 84 yards on special teams, ranking 22nd in kick return yardage. The Titans average 16.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 35 yards this year. They are 6th in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,360.

Who will win tonight's Colts/Titans NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Titans -3

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