NFL Prop Bets: Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos - Week 2

The Denver Broncos (1-0) face the Indianapolis Colts (1-0) at Lucas Oil Stadium for Week 2. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Broncos are favored to win at -136, currently marked as 2.5-point favorites, while the Colts are at +114.

The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -113, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 22-20 Denver.

  • The Broncos (-110) have a 12-7-0 ATS record since the beginning of last season, while the Colts (-110) hold a record of 10-8-0 across the same span.

Points on the board

  • The Broncos have scored 24.7 points per game since the beginning of last season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Colts have averaged 22.8 over the same span (14th).
  • Defensively, the Broncos have conceded just 17.9 points per game since the beginning of last season (T2nd in the league), while the Colts have given up an average of 24.2 points over that span (20th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 324.2, the Broncos rank 19th in the league for total yards per game since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Colts rank 13th with 339.4 yards per game over the same span.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Broncos have given up 306.9 per game since the beginning of last season (2nd in the league), outperforming the Colts who have allowed an average of 352.8 (29th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Broncos have recorded 209.8 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (20th in the league). Comparatively, the Colts' defense has given up 224.0 passing yards per game (23rd) across the same period.
  • Meanwhile, the Colts have recorded 201.3 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (25th in the league), while the Broncos' defense has given up 211.9 passing yards per game (10th) across the same period.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Broncos have recorded 114.4 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (14th in the league). Conversely, the Colts are giving up 128.8 rushing yards per game (23rd) across the same period.
  • On the other hand, the Colts have recorded an impressive 138.2 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (8th in the league), although the Broncos have been even better at stifling the run across that period, conceding just 95.0 yards per game (3rd).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Broncos have recorded 27 total takeaways since the beginning of last season (T7th in the league), while the Colts have recorded 28 (6th).
  • On offense, the Broncos have recorded 23 total giveaways since the beginning of last season (T18th in the league), while the Colts have recorded 29 (T27th).

First to Score

The Broncos are -121 to score first, while the Colts are -110.

  • The Broncos have scored first in 11 of their 19 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Colts have also scored first in 10 of their 18 games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Broncos are -121 to record the first touchdown, while the Colts are -106.

  • The Broncos have recorded the first touchdown in 10 of their 19 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Colts have recorded the first touchdown in 12 of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Denver Touchdown7 / 19+241
    Denver Field Goal4 / 19+284
    Denver Safety0 / 19+6800
    Indianapolis Touchdown7 / 18+262
    Indianapolis Field Goal4 / 18+284
    Indianapolis Safety0 / 18+7200

Which team will get a quick start?

The Broncos are -121 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Colts are +100.

  • The Broncos have been the first to score 10 points in 10 of their 19 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Colts have been the first to score 10 points in eight of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Broncos are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -115, while the Colts are -106.

  • The Broncos have a 7-6-6 first quarter W/L/T record since the beginning of last season, while the Colts hold a record of 9-5-4 across the same span.

Last Time They Met

The Broncos recorded a 31-13 victory over the Colts at Empower Field at Mile High when these teams last met in Week 15, 2024.