Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/14/2018

Sunday, October 14, 2018

MetLife Stadium

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MetLife Stadium is the venue for the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Jets on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has New York as 2.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 46.

The Jets are 2-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-2-0. The Colts are 2-3-0 ATS and their over/under record is 3-2-0.

Valuable Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends

The Indianapolis Colts are 3-2-0 against the over/under

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

Important New York Jets Betting Trends

The New York Jets are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The New York Jets are 2-3-0 against the spread

Key Indianapolis Colts Injuries

10/08/18 C Matt Slauson Undisclosed IR
10/07/18 T Denzelle Good Personal is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/07/18 DT Hassan Ridgeway Calf is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/07/18 WR T.Y. Hilton Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/07/18 CB Kenny Moore II Concussion is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/07/18 RB Marlon Mack Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/07/18 CB Quincy Wilson Concussion is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
10/07/18 TE Jack Doyle Hip is questionable Sunday vs NY Jets
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 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
09/04/18 DT Johnathan Calvin Undisclosed IR

Key New York Jets Injuries

10/07/18 WR Charone Peake Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/07/18 TE Neal Sterling Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/07/18 CB Trumaine Johnson Quad is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/03/18 LB Josh Martin Head IR
09/26/18 WR ArDarius Stewart Ankle IR
09/04/18 RB Elijah McGuire Foot IR
08/15/18 T Ben Ijalana Shoulder IR
08/03/18 S Rontez Miles Knee PUP

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Indianapolis Colts have run for 372 yards as a unit, which ranks 22nd in the league. They've run 101 times, averaging 3.7 yards per rush as a unit. The Colts have been penalized on offense 38 times for 314 yards so far this year, which has them 27th in the NFL in penalties. They are 30th in the National Football League in points scored with 118. They have run 357 plays this year for 1,787 yards, which ranks them 31st in the NFL in total offense. The Colts average 5 yards per play, which is 32nd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 109 1st downs this season, ranking them 31st overall as an offensive unit. Andrew Luck has completed 163 throws while attempting 245 passes for a completion percentage of 66.5%. He has passed for 1,491 yards this year. He averages 9.1 yards per completion and 6.1 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 90.7.

Defensive Statistics

The Colts rush defense has given up 135 attempts for 534 yards this season, putting them in 26th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 42 penalties for 398 yards on defense this year. That places them 5th in the league. They've allowed a score on 42.1% of possessions on defense, which is 30th in the NFL. Indianapolis is 30th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 138. They have given up a total of 1,947 yards on D, which is 30th in the league. The Colts are 30th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Their pass defense has allowed 6.6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 31st in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 142 throws on 197 attempts against the Indianapolis Colts defense this season, ranking them 5th and 5th in the league. The Indianapolis pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,413 yards in the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Indianapolis Colts have tried 11 field goals this season and made 9, which is 15th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 81.8%. Indianapolis Colts kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 11 for 11 this season. Their punters have accumulated 914 yards on 20 punts, averaging 45.7 yards per punt. That ranks them 22nd in the NFL in punting average. Indianapolis is 26th in the NFL in punt returns with 5. They've totaled 59 punt return yards and are averaging 11.8 yards per return, which is 28th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 33 yards. They have returned 8 kicks for 155 yards on special teams, placing them 25th in kick return yardage. The Colts average 19.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 28 yards this season. They are 32nd in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 2,077.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Jets are 24th in the NFL in points scored with 123. They have run 297 plays this season for 1,669 yards, which ranks them 28th in the league in total offense. The Jets average 5.6 yards per play, which is 19th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 81 1st downs this year, placing them 29th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 675 yards as a team, which ranks 19th in the NFL. They've run 137 times, averaging 4.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Jets have been penalized on offense 30 times for 230 yards so far this season, which has them 5th in the league in penalties. Sam Darnold has thrown for 1,066 yards this season. He has completed 83 passes on 149 attempts for a completion percentage of 55.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 77.2. He averages 7.2 yards per pass attempt and 12.8 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 22nd in the league in points allowed on defense with 105. They have surrendered a total of 1,858 yards on D, which is 25th in the NFL. The Jets are ranked 22nd in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 21st in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 131 passes on 201 attempts against the New York defense this season, placing them 11th and 21st in the National Football League. The Jets pass defense has also given up a total of 1,333 yards through the air, which is 21st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 130 attempts for 525 yards this year, putting them in 24th place in the league against the run. The New York Jets have committed 25 penalties for 200 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 25th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 27.3% of possessions on defense, which is 15th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

New York is ranked 7th in the league in punt returns with 10. They've accumulated 231 punt return yards and average 23.1 yards per return, which is 32nd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 78 yards. They have returned 8 kicks for 137 yards on special teams, ranking 14th in kick return yardage. The Jets average 17.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 23 yards this year. They are 28th in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,109. The New York Jets have attempted 10 field goals this season and made 9, which is 18th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 90.0%. New York kickers have made 92% of their extra points, going 12 for 13 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,198 yards on 25 punts, averaging 47.9 yards per punt. That places them 10th in the NFL in punting average.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Jets -2.5

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