Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots Week 5 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/4/2018

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Gillette Stadium

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The Indianapolis Colts travel to Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots on Thursday, October 4, 2018. The opening line for this game has New England as 10.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 53.5.

The Colts have an ATS record of 2-2-0 while their over/under record is 2-2-0. The Patriots have an over/under record of 1-3-0 and they are 2-2-0 against the spread.

Valuable Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends

The Indianapolis Colts are 2-2-0 against the over/under

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

Important New England Patriots Betting Trends

The New England Patriots are 1-3-0 against the over/under

The New England Patriots are 2-2-0 against the spread

Key Indianapolis Colts Injuries

10/02/18 LB Darius Leonard Ankle is questionable Thursday vs New England
10/02/18 C Ryan Kelly Hand is questionable Thursday vs New England
10/02/18 CB Nate Hairston Ankle is questionable Thursday vs New England
10/01/18 WR T.Y. Hilton Hamstring is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs New England
10/01/18 CB Kenny Moore II Concussion is questionable Thursday vs New England
09/30/18 T Anthony Castonzo Hamstring is questionable Thursday vs New England
09/30/18 CB Quincy Wilson Concussion is questionable Thursday vs New England
09/30/18 RB Robert Turbin Suspension Served is probable Thursday vs New England
09/30/18 RB Marlon Mack Hamstring is questionable Thursday vs New England
09/30/18 DT Hassan Ridgeway Calf is questionable Thursday vs New England
09/30/18 TE Jack Doyle Hip is questionable Thursday vs New England
09/28/18 T Joe Haeg Ankle IR
09/12/18 T J'Marcus Webb Hamstring IR
09/04/18 DE Anthony Johnson Back IR
09/04/18 QB Brad Kaaya Back IR
09/04/18 DE Chris McCain Ankle IR
09/04/18 WR Deon Cain Knee IR
09/04/18 TE Ross Travis Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Tyquan Lewis Toe IR
09/04/18 DT Johnathan Calvin Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 RB Josh Ferguson Groin IR
09/04/18 WR Matt Hazel Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 T Jared Machorro Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 LB Jeremiah George Back IR

Key New England Patriots Injuries

10/02/18 DL Danny Shelton Elbow is questionable Thursday vs Indianapolis
10/02/18 DL Geneo Grissom Ankle is questionable Thursday vs Indianapolis
10/01/18 DL Adam Butler Leg is questionable Thursday vs Indianapolis
09/30/18 DB Eric Rowe Groin is questionable Thursday vs Indianapolis
09/30/18 TE Rob Gronkowski Ankle left last game, is questionable Thursday vs Indianapolis
09/30/18 TE Jacob Hollister Chest is questionable Thursday vs Indianapolis
09/30/18 WR Julian Edelman Suspension Served is probable Thursday vs Indianapolis
09/26/18 RB Rex Burkhead Neck IR
09/26/18 LB Ja'Whaun Bentley Undisclosed IR
09/12/18 RB Jeremy Hill Knee IR
09/07/18 DB Duke Dawson Hamstring IR
09/04/18 WR Braxton Berrios Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 LB Christian Sam Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 TE Ryan Izzo Ankle IR
09/04/18 OL Ulrick John Foot IR
09/04/18 T Isaiah Wynn Achilles IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Indianapolis Colts are 30th in the NFL in points scored with 94. They have run 276 plays this season for 1,348 yards, which ranks them 31st in the league in total offense. The Colts average 4.9 yards per play, which is 32nd in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 83 1st downs this year, placing them 31st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Indianapolis has run for 288 yards as a team, which ranks 22nd in the NFL. They've run 80 times, averaging 3.6 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Colts have been penalized on offense 34 times for 279 yards so far this season, which has them 27th in the league in penalties. Andrew Luck has thrown for 1,126 yards this season. He has completed 125 passes on 186 attempts for a completion percentage of 67.2%. His quarterback rating is 92.7. He averages 6.1 yards per pass attempt and 9 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Indianapolis is 30th in the league in points allowed on defense with 100. They have surrendered a total of 1,509 yards on D, which is 30th in the NFL. The Colts are ranked 30th in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has given up 6.3 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 31st in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 108 passes on 153 attempts against the Indianapolis Colts defense this season, placing them 5th and 5th in the National Football League. The Indianapolis pass defense has also given up a total of 1,072 yards through the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 112 attempts for 437 yards this year, putting them in 26th place in the league against the run. The Colts have committed 35 penalties for 348 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 5th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 40.9% of possessions on defense, which is 30th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Indianapolis is ranked 26th in the league in punt returns with 3. They've accumulated 21 punt return yards and average 7 yards per return, which is 28th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 19 yards. They have returned 7 kicks for 140 yards on special teams, ranking 25th in kick return yardage. The Colts average 20 yards per kick return and have a long of 28 yards this year. They are 32nd in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,575. The Indianapolis Colts have attempted 9 field goals this season and made 8, which is 15th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 88.9%. Indianapolis Colts kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 8 for 8 this year. Their punters have totaled 772 yards on 17 punts, averaging 45.4 yards per punt. That places them 22nd in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New England Patriots have run for 468 yards as a unit, which ranks 10th in the league. They've run 114 times, averaging 4.1 yards per rush as a unit. The Patriots have been penalized on offense 19 times for 156 yards so far this year, which has them 26th in the NFL in penalties. They are 2nd in the National Football League in points scored with 95. They have run 255 plays this year for 1,349 yards, which ranks them 1st in the NFL in total offense. The Patriots average 5.3 yards per play, which is 3rd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 79 1st downs this season, ranking them 1st overall as an offensive unit. Tom Brady has completed 87 throws while attempting 135 passes for a completion percentage of 64.4%. He has passed for 918 yards this year. He averages 10.6 yards per completion and 6.8 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 94.

Defensive Statistics

The Patriots rush defense has given up 109 attempts for 486 yards this season, putting them in 20th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 29 penalties for 274 yards on defense this year. That places them 27th in the league. They've allowed a score on 34% of possessions on defense, which is 6th in the NFL. New England is 5th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 84. They have given up a total of 1,391 yards on D, which is 29th in the league. The Patriots are 28th in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Their pass defense has allowed 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 20th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 88 throws on 140 attempts against the New England Patriots defense this season, ranking them 28th and 30th in the league. The Patriots pass defense has also surrendered a total of 905 yards in the air, which is 30th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The New England Patriots have tried 7 field goals this season and made 6, which is 4th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 85.7%. New England kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 11 for 11 this season. Their punters have accumulated 800 yards on 17 punts, averaging 47.1 yards per punt. That ranks them 27th in the NFL in punting average. New England is 18th in the NFL in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 45 punt return yards and are averaging 7.5 yards per return, which is 17th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 24 yards. They have returned 8 kicks for 197 yards on special teams, placing them 19th in kick return yardage. The Patriots average 24.6 yards per kick return and have a long of 45 yards this season. They are 4th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,628.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Colts +10.5

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