Indianapolis faced its toughest test of the season against Cleveland, and the Colts lost 32-23 in a game that was made closer by Isaiah Rodgers' 101-yard kickoff return for a TD by the Colts. Indianapolis does lead the league in total yards allowed, but its schedule has not been filled with offensive juggernauts. Philip Rivers went 21 of 33 for 243 yards, but he was picked off twice, and there was talk of replacing him this week, although coach Frank Reich put that to rest. The Colts managed only 68 rushing yards against the Browns, who outgained Indy 385-308. Cincinnati ran into a buzz saw at Baltimore as No. 1 pick Joe Burrow was sacked seven times in his worst performance of the season. However, it was a good learning experience for the rookie, and the Bengals are getting more than a touchdown this week. Cincy is 10-4 ATS its last 14 games as a road underdog, and the Colts have not covered the number four of their last five games versus AFC teams. The Bengals had covered three in a row before the loss to the Ravens, so look for them to keep this one close on Sunday. Play the Bengals for a Max Play.
This pick was released to clients on October 13, 2023 at 11:32AM ET.
NFL
Cincinnati at Indianapolis
October 18, 2020
1:00 PM Eastern
2 units on Cincinnati +8 (-109) (risk 2 to return 3.83)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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