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The Cleveland Browns (3-2) visit the Indianapolis Colts (3-3) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Defensively, the Browns have been a top-five unit, ranking best by allowing just 200.4 yards per game. They rank 19th on offense (319.8 yards per game). The Colts rank 11th in the NFL with 23.3 points per game on offense, and they rank 24th with 25.3 points surrendered per game on defense.
Browns vs. Colts Picks
Splash Inc. users think the Browns will win straight up against the Colts on Sunday, with 63.9% of users picking them to emerge with a victory. On the other Hand, users are split 50-50 on who will cover the 2-point spread.
Game Info: Browns vs. Colts
- Game Day: Sunday, October 22, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
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Cleveland is a 2-point favorite against Indianapolis on Sunday and the total is set at 39 points. Here are some betting insights and trends before you decide to wager on the contest.
Game Trends for Browns
- So far this season, the Browns have posted a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- The Browns have a 1-1 record against the spread in games they were favored by 2 points or more this season.
- Out of the Browns’ five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Stats & Insights for Browns
- Defensively, the Browns have been a top-five unit, ranking best by giving up just 200.4 yards per game. They rank 19th on offense (319.8 yards per game).
- The Browns rank 21st in points scored this season (19 points per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 15.4 points allowed per game.
- The Browns have struggled in the passing game, ranking third-worst in the NFL (172.8 passing yards per game) this season. However, they rank best on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 121.4 passing yards per game.
- The Browns have been thriving on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking fourth-best in rushing offense (147 rushing yards per game) and fourth-best in rushing defense (79 rushing yards allowed per game).
- While the Browns rank second-worst in the NFL in third-down percentage at 30.6%, it’s been a different situation defensively, as they rank best (23.1% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- The Browns are putting up 4.9 yards per play on offense (25th in the league), while featuring the best yards per play on defense in the NFL (4.3) this season.
- With four forced turnovers (30th in NFL) against 12 turnovers committed (30th in NFL), the Browns’ -8 turnover margin is the second-worst in the NFL.
Best Players for Browns
- Deshaun Watson: 678 PASS YDS / 226 YPG / 63.7% / 4 TD / 2 INT / 15 CAR / 83 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Jerome Ford: 67 CAR / 270 YDS / 54 YPG / 1 TD / 12 REC / 84 YDS / 16.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Amari Cooper: 22 REC / 367 YDS / 73.4 YPG / 1 TD
- Elijah Moore: 21 REC / 167 YDS / 33.4 YPG / 0 TD
- David Njoku: 19 REC / 162 YDS / 32.4 YPG / 0 TD
- Grant Delpit: 27 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
Game Trends for Colts
- The Colts’ ATS record is 3-3-0 this season.
- The Colts are 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 2 points or more this year.
- The Colts have hit the over in four of their six games with a set total (66.7%).
Stats & Insights for Colts
- In terms of total offense, the Colts rank 10th in the NFL (345.3 total yards per game) and 26th on defense (357.2 total yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of points scored the Colts rank 11th in the NFL (23.3 points per game), and they are 24th defensively (25.3 points allowed per game).
- In terms of passing, the Colts rank 10th in the NFL (228.7 passing yards per game) and 23rd on the other side of the ball (243.7 passing yards allowed per contest).
- The Colts rank 14th in the NFL with 116.7 rushing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 19th with 113.5 rushing yards allowed per game on defense.
- The Colts are generating a 38.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (18th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing a 37.5% third-down rate (11th-ranked) on defense.
- The Colts are putting up 5.4 yards per play on offense this season (16th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 5.4 yards per play (17th-ranked) on defense.
- The Colts have accumulated eight forced turnovers (12th in NFL) and committed eight turnovers (14th in NFL) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 14th in the NFL.
Best Players for Colts
- Zack Moss: 96 CAR / 466 YDS / 93.2 YPG / 4 TD / 14 REC / 110 YDS / 22 YPG / 1 TD
- Jonathan Taylor: 14 CAR / 37 YDS / 18.5 YPG / 0 TD / 6 REC / 62 YDS / 31 YPG / 0 TD
- Michael Pittman Jr.: 40 REC / 406 YDS / 67.7 YPG / 1 TD
- Josh Downs: 28 REC / 276 YDS / 46 YPG / 1 TD
- Kylen Granson: 16 REC / 170 YDS / 28.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Zaire Franklin: 77 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 2 PD
