The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and New England Patriots (9-4) are set for a big matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium that should have plenty of playoff implications.
The Colts find themselves as slight favorites over the Patriots but given that the latter is the top team in the AFC, many of the analysts are siding with the visiting team.
Here’s a look at who the experts around the league are picking in this matchup:
| Expert | Pick | Score (if applicable) |
| Nate Davis (USA TODAY) | Patriots | 30-23 |
| Mike Jones (USA TODAY) | Patriots | 27-25 |
| Jarrett Bell (USA TODAY) | Patriots | 27-24 |
| Mike Clay (ESPN) | Patriots | N/A |
| Gregg Rosenthall (NFL Network) | Patriots | 27-24 |
| Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) | Colts | 23-20 |
| Dave Richard (CBS Sports) | Patriots | N/A |
| Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Colts | 24-20 |
| Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) | TBD | TBD |
| Cam DaSilva (Sportsbook Wire) | Patriots | N/A |
| Bleacher Report | Patriots | 24-20 |
Most of the experts around the league are siding with the Patriots in this one. It makes sense given that they are winners in seven straight games. Over at Tallysight, 70% of the analysts chose the Patriots to win as of this writing.
It will be a close game, especially with both teams trying to win through their ground attacks. Regardless, it will have some heavy playoff implications once this weekend is done.
Like Colts Wire on Facebook
Follow Colts Wire on Twitter
Follow Kevin on Twitter (@KevinHickey11)
