Sunday Night Football: Colts-Vikings Betting Preview (Odds, Lines, Best Bets)

Las Vegas Sportsbooks see the Vikings as heavy home favorites

The Minnesota Vikings opened as a massive 10.5-point at home against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football in Week 15. Since then the line as dropped to -8.5 and the Vikings are getting the bulk of the money. Minnesota has been a trendy pick all season and currently sits at 10-3, good for the NFC North lead. Meanwhile, the Colts are 4-8-1, have lost two straight games, and are currently in last place in the AFC South.

Betting on the Colts

The Colts (+320 on the moneyline) are big underdogs, but they have defied the odds before. Indianapolis has covered the spread in three of Matt Ryan's five starts, including their last game in Pittsburgh. The Colts also have a solid defense, which should keep them in the game against a Vikings offense that has struggled at times this season. If you are betting on the Colts, you are hoping for a low-scoring game.

Betting on the Vikings

The Vikings (-480 on the moneyline) are the clear favorites in this game, but they have not been covering the spread at a high rate this season. Minnesota is 7-6 against the spread this season, including 4-2 at home. The Vikings will need to avoid turnovers and get their running game going if they want to cover the spread against the Colts. If you are betting on the Vikings, you are hoping for a high-scoring game.

Best Bets

The best bet for this game is Vikings -8.5. The Colts are a solid team, but the Vikings are a better team playing at home. With the Vikings also having a chance to clinch the NFC North with a win, look for Minnesota to come out and play inspired. Another good bet is the under 49.5. Both of these teams have defenses that should be able to slow down the opposing offense. Finally, a long shot bet to consider is Vikings -8.5 and under 49.5. This bet will pay out if the Vikings win by 9 or more points and the total score is 49 or less.