Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans Week 17 NFL Picks & Predictions 12/30/2018
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Nissan Stadium
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The Indianapolis Colts travel to Nissan Stadium to take on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 30, 2018. The opening line for this game has Tennessee as 1 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 44.5.
The Colts have an ATS record of 7-7-1 while their over/under record is 7-8-0. The Titans have an over/under record of 7-8-0 and they are 8-7-0 against the spread.
Valuable Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends
The Indianapolis Colts are 7-8-0 against the over/under
The Indianapolis Colts are 7-7-1 against the spread
Important Tennessee Titans Betting Trends
The Tennessee Titans are 7-8-0 against the over/under
The Tennessee Titans are 8-7-0 against the spread
Key Indianapolis Colts Injuries
12/24/18 CB Kenny Moore II Undisclosed injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Tennessee
12/24/18 CB Quincy Wilson Undisclosed injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Tennessee
12/23/18 LB Anthony Walker Jr. Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Tennessee
12/23/18 S Clayton Geathers Knee is questionable Sunday vs Tennessee
12/23/18 TE Eric Ebron Undisclosed injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Tennessee
12/23/18 G Mark Glowinski Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Tennessee
12/23/18 C Ryan Kelly Neck injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Tennessee
12/18/18 DT Al Woods Foot IR
12/18/18 LB Skai Moore Neck IR
11/27/18 TE Jack Doyle Kidney IR
10/16/18 WR Marcus Johnson Ankle IR
10/08/18 C Matt Slauson Undisclosed 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 Tennessee Titans Injuries
12/25/18 DT Jurrell Casey Knee IR
12/23/18 QB Marcus Mariota Stinger left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
12/22/18 LB Brian Orakpo Elbow is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
12/22/18 LB Sharif Finch Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
12/21/18 RB David Fluellen Knee IR
12/17/18 CB Logan Ryan Fibula is out for season
12/12/18 T Jack Conklin Knee IR
12/11/18 TE Jonnu Smith Knee is out indefinitely
09/26/18 G Kevin Pamphile Undisclosed IR
09/10/18 TE Delanie Walker Ankle IR
09/04/18 K Austin Barnard Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 DL Johnny Maxey Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 WR Michael Campanaro Undisclosed IR
08/10/18 LB Nate Palmer Leg IR
08/03/18 CB Tye Smith Undisclosed IR
08/02/18 S Johnathan Cyprien ACL IR
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Indianapolis Colts are 30th in the NFL in points scored with 400. They have run 998 plays this season for 5,743 yards, which ranks them 31st in the league in total offense. The Colts average 5.8 yards per play, which is 32nd in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 347 1st downs this year, placing them 31st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Indianapolis has run for 1,560 yards as a team, which ranks 22nd in the NFL. They've run 372 times, averaging 4.2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Colts have been penalized on offense 108 times for 857 yards so far this season, which has them 27th in the league in penalties. Andrew Luck has thrown for 4,308 yards this season. He has completed 406 passes on 604 attempts for a completion percentage of 67.2%. His quarterback rating is 98. He averages 7.1 yards per pass attempt and 10.6 yards per completion.
Defensive Statistics
Indianapolis is 30th in the league in points allowed on defense with 327. They have surrendered a total of 5,173 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 6.6 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 31st in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 366 passes on 513 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 3,640 yards through the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 399 attempts for 1,533 yards this year, putting them in 26th place in the league against the run. The Colts have committed 122 penalties for 1040 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 5th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 36.6% of possessions on defense, which is 30th in the league.
Special Teams Stats
Indianapolis is ranked 26th in the league in punt returns with 23. They've accumulated 217 punt return yards and average 9.4 yards per return, which is 28th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 51 yards. They have returned 15 kicks for 282 yards on special teams, ranking 25th in kick return yardage. The Colts average 18.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 28 yards this year. They are 32nd in the league in all-purpose yards with 6,369. The Indianapolis Colts have attempted 25 field goals this season and made 21, which is 15th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 84.0%. Indianapolis Colts kickers have made 95% of their extra points, going 41 for 43 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,438 yards on 53 punts, averaging 46 yards per punt. That places them 22nd in the NFL in punting average.
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Tennessee Titans have run for 1,930 yards as a unit, which ranks 15th in the league. They've run 438 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Titans have been penalized on offense 73 times for 652 yards so far this year, which has them 31st in the NFL in penalties. They are 19th in the National Football League in points scored with 293. They have run 893 plays this year for 4,740 yards, which ranks them 23rd in the NFL in total offense. The Titans average 5.3 yards per play, which is 17th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 278 1st downs this season, ranking them 23rd overall as an offensive unit. Marcus Mariota has completed 228 throws while attempting 331 passes for a completion percentage of 68.9%. He has passed for 2,528 yards this year. He averages 11.1 yards per completion and 7.6 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 92.3.
Defensive Statistics
The Titans rush defense has given up 393 attempts for 1,705 yards this season, putting them in 4th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 108 penalties for 888 yards on defense this year. That places them 22nd in the league. They've allowed a score on 32.1% of possessions on defense, which is 26th in the NFL. Tennessee is 17th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 270. They have given up a total of 4,898 yards on D, which is 13th in the league. The Titans are 8th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has allowed 6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 12th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 313 throws on 498 attempts against the Tennessee Titans defense this season, ranking them 29th and 32nd in the league. The Titans pass defense has also surrendered a total of 3,193 yards in the air, which is 25th overall in total pass defense.
Special Teams Stats
The Tennessee Titans have tried 29 field goals this season and made 25, which is 6th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 86.2%. Tennessee kickers have made 90% of their extra points, going 26 for 29 this season. Their punters have accumulated 3,212 yards on 69 punts, averaging 46.6 yards per punt. That ranks them 1st in the NFL in punting average. Tennessee is 12th in the NFL in punt returns with 25. They've totaled 227 punt return yards and are averaging 9.1 yards per return, which is 16th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 38 yards. They have returned 18 kicks for 609 yards on special teams, placing them 22nd in kick return yardage. The Titans average 33.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 94 yards this season. They are 27th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 5,856.
Who will win tonight's Colts/Titans NFL game against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take the Colts +1
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