The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) will clash Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in what will be a matchup that heavily influences the AFC playoff picture.
Both teams are coming off tough losses. The Colts got embarrassed on the road by the Cincinnati Bengals while the Steelers lost in prime time against the New England Patriots.
Vegas has the Colts sitting as 1.5-point home favorites in this matchup, according to BetMGM.
Here’s how the experts around the league see this matchup shaking out:
| Expert | Pick | Score (if applicable) | Link |
| Nate Davis (USA TODAY) | Steelers | 20-17 | Link |
| Jarrett Bell (USA TODAY) | Steelers | 23-20 | Link |
| Lorenzo Reyes (USA TODAY) | Colts | 23-16 | Link |
| Mike Clay (ESPN) | Colts | — | Link |
| Dan Graziano (ESPN) | Steelers | — | Link |
| NFL Network | Colts | 21-20 | Link |
| Bill Bender (Sporting News) | Steelers | 22-20 | Link |
| Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Colts | 21-16 | Link |
| Cam DaSilva (Sportsbook Wire) | Colts | — | Link |
| Bleacher Report | Colts | 24-20 | Link |
Over at Tallysight, 75% of the analysts have the Colts walking away with a home victory. In terms of the spread, 65% of analysts believe the Colts will cover.
According to BetMGM, the numbers also favor the Colts. As of this writing, 64% of the bettors are taking the Colts moneyline while 70% have them covering a 1.5-point spread. Meanwhile, 72% believe the game will hit the under on a 42.5-point total.
This is as close to a playoff game as it’s going to get for either side. The Steelers (No. 6) and the Colts (No. 7) are right on the bubble with four other teams holding 7-6 records.
There’s a massive swing in playoff implications here. If the Colts win, their chances to make the playoffs increase to 66%. If they lose, it plummets to 20%, according to Pro Football Focus.
This game will show just what the Colts are made of coming off a brutal loss on the road. The experts see them coming away with a crucial win.
