Denver at Indianapolis (12/13/2009)

Away:  Denver [8-4 ATS]
Home:  Indianapolis [8-3-1 ATS]

Game Time: 1:00 PM
Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium

Recent Meetings:
N/A

Team Leaders:

Denver:
Passing: Kyle Orton (2627)
Rushing: Knowshon Moreno (774)
Receiving: Brandon Marshall (808)

Indianapolis:
Passing: Peyton Manning (3685)
Rushing: Joseph Addai (662)
Receiving: Reggie Wayne (1035)

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Take Denver +7 all day..Indy is barely passing thru teams..Denver has to stay with SD..Early thoughts..

Denver +13  and Under 50

Happy holidays to all..

Your not biased at all are you.  Just going on your avatar and location.  I don't think they win but a possible cover 27-23.

Like the Broncos to get the W in Indy

Colts -7

I agree... The Broncos secondary is a force to be reckoned with. I think  McDaniels will have a couple things up his sleeve to deal with Peyton's field management. Peyton Manning is a general and as poised of a passer as you can be, but even he can have a bad game. I think this is one of them... Broncos are still fighting for a playoff spot, Colts are fighting for homefield. I see a defensive match up, but I don't think the Colts D can keep tabs on Moreno, or the play action, short pass game of the Broncos. I see a game played between the 20's, with 2-3 field goals a piece. There will be touchdowns, but few and far between.

With the broncos coming into this game 7 pt dogs and the expectation for this to be a Colts W, don't put it pass McDaniels to take some chances, but ultimately run the ball most of the game. (unless of course they get behind)

Final play... Broncos +7 ($1)  Un 44 ($1)

Good luck to all...

I'm a die heard Broncos fan but when Denver plays Indy they typically (not always) get carved up. I look at a few things that will be the difference in this game.

1) Manning vs Orton: Manning can convert on 3rd n long while Orton needs to dink n dunk while throwing screens to move methodically down the field. Manning doesn't need to throw to Wayne all game as we have seen the emergence of Garcon, Collie, and not to mention is trusthworthy tight end Dallas Clark.

2) Mathis & Freeney vs Denver's O-line: I think Denver's offensive line is one of the best if not thee best in the game. However, that being said Mathis & Freeney have non stop motors and while Denver's line can block for a specific time period, Kyle Orton will have to make plays with his feet and we have already seen that he can't do that.

3) This game means something: Denver is chasing SD for the AFC West and is looking to secure a playoff spot. Meanwhile Indy is looking to secure home field throughout and continue its 22 game winning streak.

4) The intagibles: Indy has Manning and Denver does not, take that into account and the fact that Orton plays his best at home not on the road. The RCA Dome was a difficult place to play and I don't think it will be any easier at Lucas Oil Stadium.

I hate doing it but dropping a dime on the home team, Indy -7. GLA

ESPN Simulation says:

Courtesy of wcwcheng: 

Indy 30

Denver 17

Couldn't agree more, Coltpower.  This game has gone OVER the last 5 times, and when Donkeys are hitting on all cylinders, no second half lead is safe.  

Gonna tease Colts and OVER. 

Happy Holidays to all!     

I like the over at first glance. Anybody got stats on Orton W-L record inside a dome?

Upset of the week

DEN wins and covers

This is a perfect matchup for DEN

Not only do they cover but they win this game.

I'll take DEN to cover.