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I’m done betting on games involving the Indianapolis Colts.
When I bet against the Colts, they eke out a cover. They lost the game but covered the number against Philly two weeks ago. They also covered vs. KC earlier this year despite scoring only one touchdown that day.
When I bet on the Colts, meanwhile, they build a two-score lead and then give up a backdoor cover.
That happened again Sunday. I had Indy –6.5 against the Bengals and felt pretty good about laying less than a full touchdown, especially when Indy led by 17 in the second quarter.
By the fourth quarter, the Colts were up 10 and were in the red zone. But as soon as Peyton Manning’s third-down pass went incomplete, I knew what was coming. Indy kicked a field goal to go up 13, then went into a soft zone and let Cincy march down the field for a late touchdown, going on to win by just 6.
The Colts did a similar thing a few weeks ago against the Redskins. Indy dominated the game to build a 10-point lead. Then the Colts went into a prevent defence, allowing a late Washington major and winning by 3. At least that one was a push.
I understand why the Colts do what they do. By playing soft, they keep their opponents from making the quick-strike touchdown, forcing them to chew up the clock.
It’s smart, but it’s also infuriating.
The Utah Jazz is another team that has driven me nuts this year. Bet on them, like I did early on in the season, and they get killed. Bet against them, as I did last week in games against the Heat and Hawks, and they miraculously rally from huge second-half deficits.
Each year, there seems to be a team or two that repeatedly screws you. For me, this year, it’s the Colts and Jazz.
Which teams are costing you the most money this year?
When I bet against the Colts, they eke out a cover. They lost the game but covered the number against Philly two weeks ago. They also covered vs. KC earlier this year despite scoring only one touchdown that day.
When I bet on the Colts, meanwhile, they build a two-score lead and then give up a backdoor cover.
That happened again Sunday. I had Indy –6.5 against the Bengals and felt pretty good about laying less than a full touchdown, especially when Indy led by 17 in the second quarter.
By the fourth quarter, the Colts were up 10 and were in the red zone. But as soon as Peyton Manning’s third-down pass went incomplete, I knew what was coming. Indy kicked a field goal to go up 13, then went into a soft zone and let Cincy march down the field for a late touchdown, going on to win by just 6.
The Colts did a similar thing a few weeks ago against the Redskins. Indy dominated the game to build a 10-point lead. Then the Colts went into a prevent defence, allowing a late Washington major and winning by 3. At least that one was a push.
I understand why the Colts do what they do. By playing soft, they keep their opponents from making the quick-strike touchdown, forcing them to chew up the clock.
It’s smart, but it’s also infuriating.
The Utah Jazz is another team that has driven me nuts this year. Bet on them, like I did early on in the season, and they get killed. Bet against them, as I did last week in games against the Heat and Hawks, and they miraculously rally from huge second-half deficits.
Each year, there seems to be a team or two that repeatedly screws you. For me, this year, it’s the Colts and Jazz.
Which teams are costing you the most money this year?
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