NFL Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts - Week 9

The Indianapolis Colts (7-1) face the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) at Acrisure Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Colts are favored to win at -165, currently marked as 3.0-point favorites, while the Steelers are at +140.

The total points line is set at 50.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 27-24 Indianapolis.

The Colts (-115) have a 6-2-0 ATS record this season, while the Steelers (-106) hold a record of 3-4-0.

Points on the board

The Colts are averaging 33.8 points per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Steelers are averaging only 25.0 (T11th).
Defensively, the Colts are giving up only 19.3 points per game this season (6th in the league), while the Steelers are giving up an average of 25.0 points (22nd).

Moving the chains

With an average of 385.3, the Colts rank 1st in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Steelers rank 25th with just 297.1 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Colts are giving up 345.1 per game this season (24th in the league), while the Steelers are giving up an average of 386.0 (30th).

Ascendency in the air

The Colts have recorded 250.9 passing yards per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Steelers' defense has given up 273.3 passing yards per game (32nd).
Meanwhile, the Steelers have recorded 202.9 passing yards per game this season (19th in the league), while the Colts' defense has given up 252.0 passing yards per game (29th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Colts have recorded 134.4 rushing yards per game this season (6th in the league). This may be an area the Steelers should look to focus on given they rank 18th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 112.7 per game.
On the other hand, the Steelers have recorded 94.3 rushing yards per game this season (25th in the league), while the Colts are giving up 93.1 rushing yards per game (8th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Colts have recorded 12 total takeaways this season (T3rd in the league), while the Steelers have recorded 10 (T8th).
On offense, the Colts have recorded 4 total giveaways this season (T3rd in the league), while the Steelers have recorded 6 (T7th).

First to Score

The Colts have scored first in six of their eight games this season.
The Steelers have scored first in four of their seven games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Colts have recorded the first touchdown in seven of their eight games this season.
The Steelers have recorded the first touchdown in five of their seven games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Indianapolis Touchdown	3 / 8
Indianapolis Field Goal	3 / 8
Indianapolis Safety	0 / 8
Pittsburgh Touchdown	2 / 7
Pittsburgh Field Goal	2 / 7
Pittsburgh Safety	0 / 7

Which team will get a quick start?

The Colts have been the first to score 10 points in each of their eight games this season.
The Steelers have been the first to score 10 points in each of their seven games this season.