There could be a quarterback controversy brewing for the New York Jets (2-5) as they head into Thursday Night Football against the Indianapolis Colts (3-5). Quarterback Mike White lit up the Bengals for 405 yards and three touchdowns last week to give New York its second win, which equals Zach Wilson’s total over six starts. Meanwhile, Colts quarterback Carson Wentz wants to forget what happened in Week 8, when he tossed a left-handed pick-six from his own end zone.
Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Indianapolis is favored by 10.5 points in the latest Jets vs. Colts odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is 46.5. Before locking in your Colts vs. Jets picks, make sure you check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the red-hot SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Jets vs. Colts 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NFL picks and TNF predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see its picks. Now, here are several NFL odds and Thursday Night Football betting lines for Colts vs. Jets:
- Jets vs. Colts spread: Colts -10.5
- Jets vs. Colts over-under: 46.5 points
- Jets vs. Colts money line: Colts -550, Jets +400
- IND: Colts are 5-3 against the spread
- NYJ: Over is 4-0 in Jets’ last four games as underdogs
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Why the Colts can cover
While White was productive in his first start, he also had the benefit of playing at home. Now, he must go on the road on a short week, and the Colts have a full game of tape on White. The Jets are averaging just 11.8 points per game on the road compared to 22.3 at home.
New York also has struggled getting up for primetime games recently, as it has lost its last six. Meanwhile, Wentz is undefeated on Thursdays (5-0) and 4-1 against the spread.
The biggest factor in favor of the Colts is stud running back Jonathan Taylor. The NFL’s second-leading rusher faces a defense that ranks 30th in points allowed and 28th in yards allowed. Over his last five games, Taylor has averaged 134.6 scrimmage yards with seven touchdowns, and his success should only continue on Thursday Night Football.
Why the Jets can cover
New York’s offense exploded against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets finished with a season-high 511 total yards of offense with 6.6 yards per play. Quarterback Mike White started his first career game since rookie Zach Wilson was out with a knee injury. White went 37-of-45 for 405 yards and three touchdowns.
Rookie running back Michael Carter had his best game as a pro, posting 15 carries for 77 yards with a score and also adding nine catches for 95 yards. The shifty tailback made defenders miss in the open field and was a safety valve for White. New York was down 11 points with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but showed plenty of resilience in its comeback victory. The Jets hope to carry this momentum into Thursday Night Football.
How to make Jets vs. Colts picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning under the total, projecting the teams to combine for 46 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s Jets vs. Colts picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Colts vs. Jets on Thursday Night Football? And which side of the spread hits in 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Colts vs. Jets spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up over $7,900 on its NFL picks, and find out.
