The Denver Broncos (2-5) are considered 5.5-point underdogs on the road against the Indianapolis Colts (4-2) in Week 8, according to BetMGM. The over/under for combined points scored between the two teams has been set at 43.5 points.
Last week, the Broncos lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 30-6 and the Colts defeated the Houston Texans 30-23. That’s 36 combined points from Denver and Indianapolis, which would have been below this week’s over/under line.
The Broncos and Colts appear to be headed in opposite directions.
Denver is far behind the Chiefs in the AFC West and the team has little chance of reaching the playoffs. The Broncos agreed to trade wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to the 49ers on Tuesday, perhaps a sign that Denver knows its postseason chances are slim.
Indianapolis, on the other hand, is currently ranked No. 1 in the AFC South and fighting with the Houston Texans (4-3) to win the division. Every game going forward will be crucial for the Colts’ playoff seeding.
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