Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, and Picks - October 30 | 2022 NFL Season
Prediction: The Indianapolis Colts (3-3-1) will host the Washington Commanders (3-4) on Sunday, October 30th, for Week 8 NFL action. Taylor Heinicke and the Commanders were able to get the win against slumping Green Bay last week. The Indianapolis Colts and their miserable QB situation fell short 9-10 against the Titans last week. Whether it was due to injury or lack of performance, the Colts have decided to move on from veteran Matt Ryan. We'll have an interesting QB matchup this week.
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders Match Details
Fixture: Commanders @ Colts
Date and Time: Sunday, October 30th, 4:25 p.m. EST
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders Betting Odds
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders Key Stats
We'll be watching a battle of back-up quarterbacks this weekend with Taylor Heinicke and Sam Ehlinger. Heinicke got the call over Wentz for the first time last week and managed to secure the win with 200 yards and 2 touchdowns, but threw one interception. We've seen him have big-time performances before when the back-up was called upon to step up and he'll need to continue to that standard. Although the new starting QB for the Colts has taken a few in-game snaps in the past, this will be his starting debut in the NFL. The Colts have officially put Matt Ryan in the rear-view and handed the car keys to Ehlinger. We'll see if he can avoid the same problems that Ryan faced and show Vegas that they were right to make him and the Colts the favorite.
Both Indianapolis and Washington are 3-4 against the spread this season and have only covered in their wins. Both teams have finished under in the majority of their games so far, and given the quarterback matchup, bettors shouldn't count on many bets touching the over.
Indianapolis' QB Ehlinger is at least much more mobile than Ryan, but that doesn't mean the offensive line will suddenly be able to protect their QB. Although Ryan has diminished a bit, the offensive front was giving next to zero help. The Colts will have to count on a more youthful arm to spark their tools like Pittman and open up a run-threat again for Taylor.
Washington knows they don't have a franchise QB in Heinicke, but he's proven he's capable. He can make big-plays happen occasionally and can be much more consistent than Wentz in the running of the offense. This game is most likely going to be close all the way through and eventually come down to which QB played the most consistent, smartest 4 quarters.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commander Betting Prediction
In a game with so much uncertainty like this one, take the Commanders with the points here. This could come down to a coin-flip ending as both QBs will show flashes but not enough to light it up, keeping a close score for the entirety of the game. Ride with the more experienced Heinicke, who has at least started a game before.
Prediction: Washington Commanders +3 (-115)
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