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Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts

Saturday, December 16, 2023 — NFL Prediction & Pick

Our model leans Indianapolis Colts
moderate lean

The model leans Indianapolis Colts primarily because of advantages in Form and Context. The projected margin is IND by 3.0 points. That lean is driven mainly by form and context.

On balance, more tracked inputs leaned Indianapolis Colts (2 edges vs 0 for Pittsburgh Steelers).

The model's lean lines up with that edge count. The score model and the raw stat comparison point the same way.

Matchup Breakdown

Form — leans Indianapolis Colts

Form is a large contribution and supports IND by about 1.0 points of margin. Points scored per game: IND 22.8, PIT 16.2.

Context — leans Indianapolis Colts

Context is a large contribution and supports IND by about 0.5 points of margin.

Betting Lines

Indianapolis Colts -1.0 (Pinnacle) | O/U 41.5 (Matchbook)

Final Score

Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Indianapolis Colts 30 — Indianapolis Colts win — Model pick was correct

This analysis is generated by a statistical model and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial or betting advice. Past model performance does not guarantee future results. Please gamble responsibly.