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Colts vs Broncos Predictions, Player Props & Odds for Week 15

Eric Rosales

By Eric Rosales in NFL Football

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Bo Nix pumped reaction
Dec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
  • The Denver Broncos try to bury one of the teams chasing them for a playoff spot in the AFC, when they host the Indianapolis Colts
  • The Colts need a win Sunday and to finish one game better than the Broncos over the final three games to sneak into a wild-card spot.
  • See the Broncos vs Colts predictions, player props, and best odds for Week 15

It’s a virtual must win for the Indianapolis Colts (6-7, 3-4 away) if they want to sneak into the playoffs as they visit the Denver Broncos (8-5, 4-2 home), the current holders of the seventh and final playoff spot in the AFC. The Colts vs Broncos odds have the home team favored by four points as Denver seeks its first winning season since 2016. Kickoff is set for 4:25pm ET from Empower Field at Mile High.

Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos Predictions

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The math is pretty simple for the visiting Colts: win in Denver or else. Losing would put a monster dent in their playoff hopes, sending their playoff chances down to 10%, with major collapses from other AFC teams down the stretch to find a playoff slot.

Denver boasts the second-best scoring defense in the NFL, allowing just 18 points per game. Save for their last game, a 41-32 shootout win over the Cleveland Browns, the Broncos have held nine of their previous 11 opponents to 19 points or less.

They’ve been even more lethal against the lesser lights in the league. The schedule maker has gifted them their third straight opponent with a losing record, and they’ve feasted on sub-.500 clubs this year, going 5-0.

Bo Nix has also been the far better pivot in this battle of first-year quarterbacks. While Anthony Richardson has just recently gotten his starting job back, Nix, has hit the accelerator of late, averaging 291.3 yards passing over his last three games, with seven TD passes against two picks.

Denver has won three straight at home, averaging 35.7 points per game. The Colts are just outside the Bottom-10 in scoring, and don’t have enough punch to keep up in this biggie.

IND vs DEN Player Props

Passer Completions Passing Yards Passing TDs
Bo Nix (DEN) 22.5 (O +100 | U -130) 236.5 (O -115 | U -115) 1.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Anthony Richardson (IND) 15.5 (O -110 | U -120) 187.5 (O -120 | U -110) 0.5 (O -230 | U +175)
Rusher Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Longest Rush
Jonathan Taylor (IND) 19.5 (O -120 | U -110) 76.5 (O -115 | U -115) 15.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Anthony Richardson (IND) 9.5 (O +100 | U -130) 46.5 (O -110 | U -120) 13.5 (O -120 | U -110)
Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) 7.5  (O -135 | U +105) 34.5 (O -120 | U -110) 12.5 (O -145 | U +110)
Javonte Williams (DEN) 7.5 (O -130 | U +100) 31.5 (O -110 | U -120) 11.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Bo Nix (DEN) 4.5 (O +110 | U -145) 16.5 (O -115 | U -115) 9.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Marvin Mims (DEN) OFF 5.5 (O -110 | U -120) OFF
Receiver Receptions Receiving Yards Longest Reception
Courtland Sutton (DEN) 5.5 (O -130 | U +100) 71.5 (O -130 | U +100) 22.5 (O -120 | U -110)
Josh Downs (IND) 4.5 (O +125 | U -165) 50.5 (O +105 | U -135) 21.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Michael Pittman Jr (IND) 3.5 (O -105 | U -125) 43.5 (O -105 | U -125) 19.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Devaughn Vele (DEN) 3.5 (O +115 | U -150) 34.5 (O -110 | U -120) 17.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Alec Pierce (IND) 1.5 (O -175 | U +135) 26.5 (O -115 | U -115) 17.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Marvin Mims (DEN) 2.5 (O +125 | U -165) 22.5 (O -115 | U -115) 14.5 (O -115 | U -115)
Troy Franklin (DEN) 2.5 (O +150 | U -200) 17.5 (O -115 | U -115) 12.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Javonte Williams (DEN) 2.5 (O -115 | U -115) 14.5 (O -115 | U -115) 9.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Lil’Jordan Humphrey (DEN) OFF 14.5 (O -115 | U -115) 11.5 (O -105 | U -125)
Jonathan Taylor (IND) 1.5 (O -120 | U -110) 8.5 (O -115 | U -115) 6.5 (O -125 | U -105)
Kylen Granson (IND) OFF 7.5 (O -120 | U -110) 7.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Adam Trautman (DEN) OFF 6.5 (O -115 | U -115) 6.5 (O -110 | U -120)
Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) 1.5 (O +155 | U -205) 4.5 (O -115 | U -115) 4.5 (O -115 | U -115)

The Colts vs Broncos player props have a wide disparity with the starting QB passing yards. Nix is set at 236.5, while Richardson’s line is way down at 187.5.

Indy running back Jonathan Taylor has the highest rushing total, at 71.5 O/U, while Denver’s platoon of Jaleel McLaughlin and Javonte Williams are both Under 40 yards.

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton is the only pass catcher with a receiving yards line over 70, at 71.5 O/U.

Best Colts vs Broncos Odds

Team Spread Moneyline Total
Indianapolis Colts +4 (+100) at Caesars +184 at FanDuel O 43.5 (-105) at ESPNBet
Denver Broncos -4 (-115) at bet365 -200 at BetMGM U 44.5 (-118) at FanDuel

Caesars is the only book where you can grab the Colts with plus odds at +4.0. Broncos bettors can get Denver at -4.0 at -115 odds at Bet365.

The longest Colts moneyline is +184, which is available at FanDuel, with multiple other books like Bet365 keeping them at +175. Denver’s longest moneyline odds is -200 at BetMGM. Most other sportsbooks have the Bills at -220 or shorter.

There is not much movement for the total in the latest NFL odds. The best option for over bettors at the moment is 43.5 (-105) at ESPNBet. The best option for under bettors is 44.5 (-118) at FanDuel.

There is no doubt the NFL public betting is backing a Broncos win. More than 92% of the bets and 95% of the money is on the moneyline.

Eric Rosales
Eric Rosales

Sports Writer & Editor

Having worked in and around sports since 1997, Eric is truly a knowledgeable expert. The two-time journalism grad specializes in all things NBA and NFL. From TSN.ca to CTV's Olympic Broadcast Consortium, Eric's work has appeared in local and national publications alike.

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