Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders Week 8 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/28/2018

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Oakland Coliseum

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The Indianapolis Colts head to Oakland Coliseum to play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Indianapolis as 1.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 51.

The Colts are 3-4-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 4-3-0. The Raiders are 2-4-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-4-0.

Valuable Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends

The Indianapolis Colts are 4-3-0 against the over/under

The Indianapolis Colts are 3-4-0 against the spread

Important Oakland Raiders Betting Trends

The Oakland Raiders are 2-4-0 against the over/under

The Oakland Raiders are 2-4-0 against the spread

Key Indianapolis Colts Injuries

10/22/18 K Adam Vinatieri Groin is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/21/18 S Clayton Geathers Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/21/18 DT Denico Autry Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/21/18 T Denzelle Good Personal is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/21/18 TE Erik Swoope Knee injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/21/18 TE Jack Doyle Hip is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/21/18 RB Robert Turbin Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/21/18 WR Ryan Grant Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/16/18 WR Marcus Johnson Ankle IR
10/12/18 S Matthias Farley Shoulder is out indefinitely
10/08/18 C Matt Slauson Undisclosed IR
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 T Jared Machorro Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 LB Jeremiah George Back 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 TE Ross Travis Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Tyquan Lewis Toe IR

Key Oakland Raiders Injuries

10/23/18 G Kelechi Osemele Knee is upgraded to probable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/21/18 QB Derek Carr Arm is probable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/21/18 DT Frostee Rucker Neck is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/21/18 G Jon Feliciano Ribs is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/21/18 S Karl Joseph Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/21/18 WR Seth Roberts Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
10/19/18 RB Marshawn Lynch Groin IR
10/03/18 T Donald Penn Leg IR
09/26/18 K Mike Nugent Hip IR
09/13/18 DT Justin Ellis Foot IR
09/11/18 LS Andrew DePaola Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Ahtyba Rubin Biceps IR
09/04/18 K Eddy Pineiro Groin IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Indianapolis Colts are 30th in the National Football League in points scored with 189. They have run 483 plays this year for 2,591 yards, which ranks them 31st in the NFL in total offense. The Colts average 5.4 yards per play, which is 32nd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 155 1st downs this season, ranking them 31st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Indianapolis has run for 719 yards as a unit, which ranks 22nd in the league. They've run 161 times, averaging 4.5 yards per rush as a unit. The Colts have been penalized on offense 50 times for 415 yards so far this year, which has them 27th in the NFL in penalties. Andrew Luck has passed for 1,948 yards this year. He's completed 203 throws while attempting 311 passes for a completion percentage of 65.3%. His quarterback rating this season is 93.3. He averages 9.6 yards per completion and 6.3 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Indianapolis is 30th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 185. They have given up a total of 2,624 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 186 throws on 258 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 1,848 yards in the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 193 attempts for 776 yards this season, putting them in 26th place in the NFL against the run. The Colts have had 56 penalties for 506 yards on defense this year. That places them 5th in the league. They've allowed a score on 42% of possessions on defense, which is 30th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

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 10 kicks for 205 yards on special teams, placing them 25th in kick return yardage. The Colts average 20.5 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 2,555. The Indianapolis Colts have tried 13 field goals this season and made 11, which is 15th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 84.6%. Indianapolis Colts kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 15 for 15 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,007 yards on 22 punts, averaging 45.8 yards per punt. That ranks them 22nd in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Oakland Raiders have run for 555 yards as a team, which ranks 25th in the NFL. They've run 143 times, averaging 3.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Raiders have been penalized on offense 41 times for 381 yards so far this season, which has them 9th in the league in penalties. They are 23rd in the NFL in points scored with 110. They have run 393 plays this season for 2,241 yards, which ranks them 17th in the league in total offense. The Raiders average 5.7 yards per play, which is 12th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 122 1st downs this year, placing them 24th overall as an offensive unit. Derek Carr averages 7.7 yards per pass attempt and 10.7 yards per completion. He has completed 167 passes on 233 attempts for a completion percentage of 71.7%. His quarterback rating is 89.4. He has thrown for 1,783 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Raiders rush defense has allowed 167 attempts for 791 yards this year, putting them in 12th place in the league against the run. Oakland has committed 48 penalties for 380 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 23rd in the NFL. They've given up a score on 44.9% of possessions on defense, which is 32nd in the league. They are 20th in the league in points allowed on defense with 176. They have surrendered a total of 2,391 yards on D, which is 23rd in the NFL. The Oakland Raiders are ranked 27th in yards per play allowed with 6.7. Their pass defense has given up 8.4 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 27th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 115 passes on 183 attempts against the Oakland defense this season, placing them 24th and 11th in the National Football League. The Raiders pass defense has also given up a total of 1,600 yards through the air, which is 26th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Oakland Raiders have attempted 15 field goals this season and made 11, which is 29th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 73.3%. Oakland kickers have made 90% of their extra points, going 9 for 10 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,035 yards on 24 punts, averaging 43.1 yards per punt. That places them 5th in the NFL in punting average. Oakland is ranked 27th in the league in punt returns with 11. They've accumulated 128 punt return yards and average 11.6 yards per return, which is 30th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 49 yards. They have returned 4 kicks for 83 yards on special teams, ranking 13th in kick return yardage. The Raiders average 20.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 22 yards this year. They are 25th in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,549.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Raiders +1.5

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