Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 7 game
The Cleveland Browns (3-2) are coming off one of the biggest upsets of the season so far and travel to face the Indianapolis Colts (3-3) at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Browns beat the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers 19-17 without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson and star running back Nick Chubb. PJ Walker went 18-of-34 for 192 yards and threw two interceptions, but Cleveland's defense held the high-powered 49ers offense to 215 yards. Kicker Dustin Hopkins hit four of his five attempts to capture the win.
The Colts lost a divisional matchup 37-20 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also have their starting quarterback out as rookie Anthony Richardson is recovering from a shoulder injury. Gardner Minshew went 33-of-55 for 329 yards and threw a touchdown and three interceptions in the defeat. Star running back Jonathan Taylor only had 19 rushing yards.
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Colts vs. Browns odds, moneyline, over/under
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Spread: Browns (-3.5)
Moneyline: Browns (-175); Colts (+145)
Over/under: 40.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Browns 22, Colts 10
In a game that might feature a pair of backup quarterbacks, I’m always going to back the better defense, and Cleveland’s is the best in the NFL. I expect them to pressure Gardner Minshew into turnovers and think the Browns win comfortably.
Tyler Dragon: Browns 21, Colts 17
Cleveland had a stunning win last week against the 49ers. While the Colts are coping with the loss of Anthony Richardson who is probably done for the season. The Browns have the No. 1 defense in the NFL and the team is feeling confident after a huge win.
Victoria Hernandez: Browns 23, Colts 17
Cleveland has probably the biggest momentum in the entire league right now. The Browns showed that they didn’t even need Deshaun Watson to overthrow the mighty 49ers. With Anthony Richardson out and Jonathon Taylor looking like a shadow of himself, the Colts are struggling right now. Cleveland shouldn’t have a problem covering the spread.
Jordan Mendoza: Browns 20, Colts 17
It looks like Gardner Minshew has the keys to the Colts offense for the rest of the season. The Browns defense did spectacularly against San Francisco despite the offense still missing Deshaun Watson, and the unit comes up big again for another win.
Safid Deen: Colts 23, Browns 17
Cleveland’s win over San Francisco last week was impressive, but how much longer can they sustain it without Deshaun Watson (shoulder) and Nick Chubb (out for season). This is the game where Jonathan Taylor reminds us of his prowess as one of the NFL’s best running backs.
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