Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 11/05/2023

Game Time: 4:05 pm ET, Sunday, November 5, 2023

Venue:  Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Where to Watch:  CBS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Colts -2.5, Panthers +2.5; Over/Under:  44 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Colts -3, Panthers +3; Over/Under:  44 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Colts -2.5, Panthers +2.5; Over/Under:  44 points

Indianapolis Colts:  3-5 (4th place, AFC South)

Carolina Panthers:  1-6 (4th place, NFC South)

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Indianapolis Colts:  lost their last game at home against the New Orleans Saints 38-27.

Carolina Panthers:  won their last game at home against the Houston Texans 15-13.

The Colts are entering this game with a 3-5 record overall and they have a 2-2 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-4 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against the New Orleans Saints 38-27. Gardner Minshew was the starting QB and he completed 23/41 passes for 213 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jonathan Taylor led the team in rushing yards with 95. Josh Downs led the receivers with 72 receiving yards on 7 receptions. Zaire Franklin led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 8 assisted tackles while DeForest Buckner led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.

 

 

 

The Panthers are entering this game with a 1-6 record overall and they have a 0-2 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-2 in their home games, 0-4 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Houston Texans 15-13. Bryce Young was the starting QB and he completed 22/31 passes for 235 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Chuba Hubbard led the team in rushing yards with 28. Adam Thielen led the receivers with 72 receiving yards on 8 receptions. Frankie Luvu led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles while Frankie Luvu and Brian Burns each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.

The current betting odds have the Colts listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Colts are only 3-5 this season and they haven't looked great in their games lately but despite their recent losses, they have still been putting up a ton of points in their games. Their offense has had no problem moving the ball in their games and they have played against some pretty good defenses too. The Panthers are only 1-6 this season and they have looked terrible in all of their games. they just got their 1st win of the season in their last game as they beat the Texans at home but they didn't look good in that game as they only scored 15 points and were fortunate to win that one. The Colts have a lot more talent on their team with a better roster and Gardner Minshew also has a lot more experience than Bryce Young at the QB position. The best way to place a bet here is on the Colts to cover the spread in this game. 

Colts Panthers Prediction:  Our NFL Pick for Sunday, November 5, 2023 (4:05 pm ET start time) is Colts 28 Panthers 14.

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Indianapolis Colts: 28-13 ATS as a road favorite of 3 points or less. 60-34 ATS after scoring 25 points or more in 2 straight games. 10-5 UNDER as a favorite. 17-10 UNDER in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points.

Carolina Panthers: 15-25 ATS in all games. 7-14 ATS in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 6-12 ATS after playing a game at home. 10-3 UNDER as a home underdog. 27-12 UNDER after a win by 3 or less points. 

Indianapolis Colts:  B. Smith (T) Ques Sun - Foot. K. Granson (TE) Ques Sun - Concussion. E. Johnson II (DT) Ques Sun - Ankle. J. Brents (CB) Ques Sun - Quadricep. A. Richardson (QB) I-R - Shoulder. G. Stewart (DT) Elig Week 14 - Suspension. E. Hull (RB) I-R - Knee. D. Flowers (CB) I-R - Achilles. J. Woods (TE) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. D. Pinter (G) I-R - Ankle. T. Leo (DE) I-R - Undisclosed. G. Avery (DE) I-R - Knee. A. Dulin (WR) I-R - Knee. J. Witt (T) I-R - Hip. D. Scott (S) I-R - Knee.

Carolina Panthers:  H. Hurst (TE) Ques Sun - Illness. D. Chark Jr. (WR) Ques Sun - Elbow. V. Bell (S) Ques Sun - Quadricep. L. Shenault Jr. (WR) Ques Sun - Ankle. G. Ricci (TE) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. Y. Gross-Matos (LB) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. J. Chinn (S) Late Nov - Quadricep. I. Thomas (TE) Out indefinitely - Calf. S. Thompson (LB) I-R - Leg. J. Horn (CB) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. B. Christensen (G) Out indefinitely - Bicep. M. Haynes Sr. (LB) Out indefinitely - Back. H. Anderson (DE) I-R - Foot.

“I think sometimes you try to scheme up explosive (plays) and sometimes you hit on that and sometimes you don't. We've got to do a good job creating those explosives and, obviously, on the flip side of that we've got to stop them on the other side." - Shane Steichen after his team’s loss against the Saints in their last game. 

“You love opportunities like that. You go in and have a chance to end the game on your terms and just try to take the game. Down by one, what else would hope for? That's what we play for.” - Bryce Young after their win against the Texans in their last game. 

WR Pierce, Alec

WR Pittman Jr., Michael 

WR Downs, Josh  

TE Granson, Kylen 

QB Minshew, Gardner 

RB Taylor, Jonathan 

WR Chark Jr., DJ 

WR Mingo, Jonathan 

WR THIELEN, ADAM 

TE HURST, HAYDEN 

QB Young, Bryce 

RB Sanders, Miles

Passing: G. Minshew (1400)

Rushing: Z. Moss (589)

Receiving: M. Pittman Jr. (529)

Touchdowns: Z. Moss (6)

Passing: B. Young (1202)

Rushing: C. Hubbard (270)

Receiving: A. Thielen (581)

Touchdowns: A. Thielen (4)

Coaches:

Indianapolis Colts: Shane Steichen (1st season)

Carolina Panthers: Frank Reich (1st season)