Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts 8/11/24 – In preparing for the coming NFL season, we look at pre-season games to see how teams shape up. Starting on August 11th, 2024, Denver Broncos who ended their last season with a bad 8-9 record will be playing against Indianapolis Colts who finished slightly better at 9-8. The game will be played on Lucas Oil Stadium during the first week of the season which focuses not only on exciting gridiron action but also has great deals about NFL preseason odds and predictions.
Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts 8/11/24
| When: | Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| TV: | NFLN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Broncos | -2 (-110) | 37 over (-110) | -135 |  |
| Colts | +2 (-110) | 37 under (-110) | +115 | |
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The Broncos are slight favorites in terms of the spread and moneyline, reflecting perhaps a marginal edge over the Colts in certain areas. However, with both teams close in their last season’s performances and both teams having significant changes in their rosters, the betting odds suggest a tightly contested game. The total points set at 37 indicates expectations of a moderately scoring game, aligning with common preseason strategies where main starters often play limited snaps.
Jarrett Stidham QB vs. Anthony Richardson QB
Jarrett Stidham’s role in the Broncos early-season tempo is of paramount importance as he takes part in this game. In the course of three games last year, he completed 60.6% of his passes for 496 yards and threw two touchdowns with a passer rating of 87.7.Stidham’s greatest strength may be his ability to complete deep throws which was indicated by a longest pass of 54 yards. However, 7 sacks showed that he is not good at handling pressure from aggressive defenses.
On the contrary, Anthony Richardson has shown signs of promise in the few chances he got featuring in 4 games and throwing for 577 yards. Although his completion rate is slightly less at 59.5%, but a decent passer rating of 87.3 indicates that Richardson plays similar to Stidham whose style focuses more on reliability than explosiveness.The next game will test how well he has improved especially when the heat is on.
The direct comparison of these quarterbacks highlights two budding talents with much to prove. The duel will pivot on their ability to manage game tempo and minimize errors, crucial in a match where each player can swing the odds.
Broncos’ Ground and Aerial Assault
Denver’s offensive strategy revolves significantly around Javonte Williams, who, across 16 games, rushed for 774 yards and scored three touchdowns. His consistent performance, yielding 48.4 rushing yards per game, provides a solid ground game foundation. In the air, Courtland Sutton emerges as a premier target after a season tallying 772 receiving yards and an impressive ten touchdowns. His ability to convert receptions into significant gains (156 yards after catch) will be pivotal in penetrating the Colts’ defense.
Colts’ Rush and Reception Framework
For the Colts, Jonathan Taylor remains a critical figure in their rushing attack, notching 741 yards and seven touchdowns in just ten games last season. His explosive 49-yard dash highlights his breakout ability, crucial against Denver’s defensive line. In the receiving corps, Michael Pittman Jr. stands out with 1152 receiving yards from 109 catches, demonstrating his role as a reliable and dynamic receiver who can significantly stretch the field.
Trends
Denver Broncos Betting Trends
Denver are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Denver’s last 12 games.
Denver are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
Broncos are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games against Indianapolis.
Denver are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games against Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends
Indianapolis are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indianapolis’ last 7 games.
Indianapolis are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Indianapolis’ last 16 games against Denver.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indianapolis’ last 6 games at home.
Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts Betting Picks
Caution should be exercised by those willing to bet given the preseason nature and recent form of both teams. The trends show a possibility of an under on the total based on their respective history’s and preseason dynamics. Nevertheless, having potent offensive weapons in both teams means that taking a small chance on over might make sense.
The Colts have historically dominated the Broncos in terms of moneyline or spread betting, particularly with home court advantage and a +115 moneyline to go with it. For those looking for options in premier betting websites, prop bets like Taylor’s rushing yards or Sutton’s receiving yards would bring entertainment value.
Score Prediction: Colts 20, Broncos 16.
