The undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) aim to continue their win streak against the Indianapolis Colts (1-2) on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts betting preview has the Steelers favored with a point spread at -1.5 (-110).
The Steelers had a 20-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, extending their win streak to three. They were down 10-7 at the half but were able to succeed on both sides of the ball.
Justin Fields continues to impress and is expected to be their number one quarterback option over Russell Wilson. He completed 25 of 32 passes for 245 yards and had a touchdown, but did throw an interception. Najee Harris will be key in their upcoming game, as he put up 70 yards on the Chargers in 18 rush attempts.
The Steelers had 346 yards and allowed 166 from the Chargers. While they did have a turnover, they were able to stay ahead, and the defense took care of business.
The offense ranks 24th in the league with 17.0 points a game. Their defense has consistently held teams to 8.7 points per game, which ranks first in the league. This spread has allowed them to maintain their undefeated streak.
The Colts got back on the winning side with a 21-16 victory over the Chicago Bears. Their ground game was key to their success, as Anthony Richardson threw two interceptions and was unable to move the needle with his throwing.
Richardson completed half of his 20 passes for 167 yards, while Alec Pierce landed his only reception for 44 yards. Jonathan Taylor led them offensively with 23 carries totaling 110 yards and two touchdowns.
The Colts had less yardage and first downs than the Bears but one fewer turnover. They also had possession of the ball for just 25 minutes, which shows how precise they were at making the most of their scoring plays.
Their offense ranks 17th in averaging 19.3 points per game. Defensively, they sit 13th in terms of allowing 20.3 points per game. If their offense can accumulate more points, their defense has shown to keep them steady each game.
MyBookie showcases their NFL betting odds for the upcoming Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts matchup. The odds reflect the Steelers as 1.5-point favorites, while market research suggests the Steelers have a 53.8 percent chance of winning outright.
The Steelers are kings at grinding out victories, so this will be another low scoring matchup. The Colts have had issues on offense, which favors the Steelers style of play. The Steelers should cover the spread.
