Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions NFL Odds, Picks, TV Channel and Live Stream - August 27, 2021 | Preseason 2021
The Detroit Lions will host the Indianapolis Colts in the third and final NFL preseason game of the season. The Colts are 2-0 and the Lions are 0-2 in preseason play so far this summer.
Both the Colts and Lions have said that they won't be fielding their starters in Friday night's matchup in the Motor City. Jacob Eason will start for the Colts, and either Tim Boyle or David Blough will likely get a start for the Lions.
Both the Colts and Lions have rallied in games this preseason. The Colts' undefeated preseason record consists of late rallies and field goals. Even the Lions, who are yet to win this preseason, did start a comeback against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but ran out of time.
Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions - Preseason Week 3
The game on Friday starts at 7 PM ET. Here are other related details:
How to watch, live streams, TV channel, & more
Start time: 7 PM ET, August 27
Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
TV channel: FOX 59 (Indianapolis), FOX 2 (Detroit)
Live stream options: Colts.com, fuboTV
Colts vs Lions | Current NFL odds, spreads, betting lines and predictions
Spread: Colts -2.5 (-112)
Moneyline: Colts -133, Lions +110
Total: 33 (Over -110, Under -110)
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to get their third victory of the preseason and keep the Lions winless so far in 2021. The Colts are 2.5 point favorites, and even without most of their starters taking the field on Friday , they should win by at least a field goal.
Colts vs Lions series history
The Colts and Lions have faced each other 43 times in NFL history since 1953, which includes the Baltimore Colts. The Colts lead the series matchup 22-19-2.
Here are the last five meetings between the Colts and Lions.
- Colts 41-21 Lions | 2020
- Colts 35-39 Lions | 2016
- Colts 35-33 Lions | 2012
- Colts 31-21 Lions | 2008
- Colts 41-9 Lions | 2004
The Colts defeated the Lions in their last matchup last season with a dominating 41-21 win. Colts quarterback Phillip Rivers threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns.
Colts 2021 preseason schedule:
Week 1 | vs Carolina Panthers (W 21-18) | August 15
Week 2 | @ Minnesota Vikings (W 12-10) I August 21
Week 3 | @ Detroit Lions | August 27.
Lions 2021 preseason schedule:
Week 1 | vs Buffalo Bills (L 16-15) | August 13
Week 2 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers (L 26-20) | August 21
Week 3 | vs Indianapolis Colts | August 27