NFL Week 7 Predictions: Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts (Oct. 22, 2023)

• Game: Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts
• Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
• Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN
• TV: CBS
• Odds/Point Spread: Colts (+1.5)
• Total/Over-Under: 38.5

The Indianapolis Colts (3-3) will host the Cleveland Browns (3-2) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. The Colts are currently the underdogs with a +1.5 point spread. The over-under is set at 38.5.

The Cleveland Browns enter this game with a 3-2 record for the season. In their last game, they faced the 49ers and secured a 19-17 victory. The Browns’ quarterback, P.J. Walker, completed 18 out of 34 passes for 192 yards, with a quarterback rating of 45.2 and 2 interceptions. Amari Cooper was their top receiver, recording 108 yards on 4 catches with an average of 27.0 yards per reception. Jerome Ford led the Browns’ rushing game with 84 yards on 17 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Overall, the Browns gained 334 yards on 70 plays. They ran the ball 34 times for 160 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. Defensively, the Browns allowed 108 rushing yards on 25 attempts (4.3 yards per rush) and 107 passing yards with a completion rate of 44.4%.

The Cleveland Browns have been averaging 19.0 points per game this season. They have a strong rushing game, currently ranking 4th in the league with an average of 147.0 rushing yards per game. The Browns have accumulated a total of 1,599 yards so far. As an offense, they have recorded 45 first downs and have been penalized 38 times for a total of 331 yards. They have turned the ball over 12 times, with 7 interceptions and 5 fumbles. The Browns have scored 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns this season.

Defensively, the Browns rank 5th in the NFL, allowing an average of 15.4 points per game. They give up an average of 3.5 yards per rushing attempt and 79.0 rushing yards per game. So far, they have allowed 395 rushing yards in 5 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Browns have allowed 607 yards, ranking 1st in the league. They have given up an average of 121.4 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 51.9%. Overall, the Browns’ defense is giving up an average of 200.4 yards per game, ranking 1st in the league.

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The Indianapolis Colts currently hold a 3-3 record for the season. In their last game, they suffered a 37-20 loss to the Jaguars. Gardner Minshew II threw for 329 yards, completing 33 out of 55 passes with 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions. Michael Pittman Jr. was their leading receiver, accumulating 109 yards on 9 catches with an average of 12.1 yards per catch. Indy’s rushing game struggled, with Zack Moss gaining just 21 yards on 7 carries, averaging 3.0 yards per attempt. The Colts gained a total of 354 yards on 75 plays, averaging 4.7 yards per play. They ran the ball 17 times for 44 yards, averaging 2.6 yards per attempt. Defensively, the Colts allowed 85 rushing yards on 29 attempts (2.9 yards per rush) and 148 passing yards with a completion rate of 66.7%.

The Indianapolis Colts’ offense averages 345.3 yards per game, ranking 10th in the NFL. They have an average of 116.7 rushing yards per game and have gained a total of 700 rushing yards this season. The Colts have thrown 4 interceptions and lost 4 fumbles, but have recorded 70 first downs. Offensively, they have been penalized 40 times for a total of 289 yards, ranking 8th in terms of penalties. Through the air, they have accumulated 1,372 passing yards and average 228.7 passing yards per game, ranking 10th in the league. The Colts currently average 23.3 points per game, ranking 11th in the NFL in scoring.

Defensively, the Colts have allowed 7 passing touchdowns and an average of 243.7 passing yards per game, ranking 23rd in the league. They have given up a total of 681 rushing yards (113.5 rushing yards per game) and 9 rushing touchdowns. In total, they have allowed 152 points this season. The Colts’ defense has forced 8 turnovers (4 fumbles and 4 interceptions). They have participated in 418 plays, ranking 32nd in the league. The Colts allow an average of 25.3 points per game, ranking 25th in the NFL.

Who will win tonight’s Browns vs. Colts NFL game against the spread?

The Pick: Take the Browns -1.5