Indianapolis Colts Betting Guide Odds, Schedule And Predictions To say 2020 was a success for the Indianapolis Colts might depend on who you ask. They were able to secure only their second playoff spot since 2015, but they were beaten by the Bills in the Wild Card round, sending them home earlier than Indy wanted.

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To say 2020 was a success for the Indianapolis Colts might depend on who you ask. They were able to secure only their second playoff spot since 2015, but they were beaten by the Bills in the Wild Card round, sending them home earlier than Indy wanted. The good news, rookie Jonathan Taylor proved worthy of being the lead back and the potential to be a star. Other young players like Quinen Nelson, Khari Willis, and Julian Blackmon established themselves as dependable pieces to build a team around. Now, it’s time to shift focus to the offseason.

Staples to the team like Justin Houston, Denico Autry, and Xavier Rhodes are set to become unrestricted free agents this offseason, leaving the Colts with some picking up to do. Star tackle Anthony Castonzo announced his retirement from the NFL shortly after their season ended as did Philip Rivers. Further, offensive coordinator Nick Sirriani left for the head coaching job in Philadelphia.

Plenty of questions surround this team in the offseason. Was 2020 the Colts’ last chance at a playoff run before needing to rebuild? Are they a potential landing spot for beleaguered quarterback Carson Wentz? Once again, Indianapolis finds themselves in an offseason that will be closely followed leaguewide.

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Indiana Sports Betting. Indiana has been long known as a sports hotbed in the United States, especially when it comes to basketball. Several of the game’s greats played there such Oscar Robertson who was a high school star in Indianapolis and Larry Bird from French Lick, and of course Indiana University’s men’s college basketball team has been a big part of NCAA history. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With sports betting now legal across the state, Caesars Entertainment on Thursday showed off its new Sports Book location at the Winner’s Circle Pub downtown.

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The Colts managed to secure a Wild Card spot, but were eliminated by the Buffalo Bills.

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The Indianapolis Colts were not able to secure the AFC South in Week 17 despite a win. The Titans were the winners of the division.

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How to bet on the Colts

Moneyline

A moneyline bet is simply a bet on what team will win a game outright, with margin of victory not factoring into whether the bet is a winner. An example of a moneyline bet would be as follows: Say the Colts and Jaguars are facing off in Indianapolis, and the home squad’s moneyline odds are set at -135, while the visitors’ moneyline odds sit at +110. A bettor placing a wager on a Colts victory will take home $100 for every $135 wagered if Indy wins, while one placing a bet on the Jaguars upset would take in $110 for every $100 risked if Jacksonville prevails.

Spread

A point spread for an NFL game is defined as the predicted minimum margin of victory for the favored team. Therefore, a point spread wager on a favored team is successful when that team wins by more than the point spread at the time the bet was placed. Conversely, a point spread wager on an underdog team is successful when that team either loses by less than the point spread at the time the bet was placed, or when it wins the game outright. As with moneyline bets, a point spread bet has specific payout odds for either outcome.

An example of a point spread bet would be as follows: The Colts are favored over the Texans by a slim 2.5 points, a bet that pays out on odds of -105 if successful. Meanwhile, as underdogs, Houston has odds of +105 of beating that spread. Indianapolis prevails by a late field goal, 24-21. Consequently, bettors who placed a wager on the Colts to cover the spread will notch a narrow betting win and take in $100 for every $105 wagered.

Total

A totals bet is one of the more straightforward wagers available at regulated sportsbooks. In this type of bet, oddsmakers set a number for the total number of points that will be scored by both teams by the end of a game. Bettors then can wager on whether the two teams will either exceed or fall short of that total. As with moneyline and point spread bets, a totals bet has specific payout odds for either outcome, although they’re very often set at -110.

An example of a totals bet would be as follows: The Colts and Titans face off and oddsmakers set a projected total of 51.5 points for the divisional clash. Ultimately, Indianapolis notches a 27-23 victory. Bettors who placed a wager on the Under will win $100 for every $110 risked.

Props

A prop bet is one that’s based on a statistical benchmark that’s been set by oddsmakers, on either a team or individual player level. As with totals wagers, bettors can put their money on either the Over or Under hitting. As with other types of wagers already discussed, a prop bet has specific payout odds for either outcome, although they’re very often set at -110.

An example of a player-based prop bet would be as follows: Oddsmakers set the projected amount of 2020 receiving yards by Michael Pittman Jr. at 750. Both the Over and Under wagers carry odds of -110. Pittman then finishes his rookie campaign with 685 receiving yards. Bettors who placed a wager on the Under will win $100 for every $110 risked.

Futures

Futures bets are those placed on events or contingencies that do not yet have a final outcome/result. For the NFL, futures bets are available throughout the offseason, and those that can only be settled at or past the conclusion of the regular season are typically available on an in-season basis as well.

There are a wide variety of futures wagers available at any given time. During the offseason, wagers centered on team outcomes – such as Super Bowl winner, conference winner and division winner – are particularly prevalent. Futures on projected regular-season team win totals are also popular. Player-level prop bets can fall under the umbrella of futures wagers as well when placed in the offseason or preseason.

Teasers

Teaser wagers are a slightly more sophisticated type of bet, as they allow the bettor to manipulate the point spread a certain amount in either direction. Teaser bets involve two or more sporting events, and each sporting event in the teaser must have a successful outcome for the teaser bet to pay off. Teaser bets can be based on both point spread and totals. In an NFL teaser, a bettor can manipulate a spread in either direction by between four and 10 points, and a projected total by 6, 6.5 or 7 points. Odds vary depending on the amount of the movement.

Colts 2019 season in review

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2019 Regular-Season ATS: 7-7-2 (50.0 percent)

2019 Over/Under: 9-7 (56.2 percent)

2019 Season In Review: Years of building shrewdly through the draft appeared poised to pay off for the Colts going into the 2019 season, and then a seismic development occurred just weeks before the regular season – franchise quarterback Andrew Luck unexpectedly announced he was walking away from the NFL about a month before his 30th birthday. While that naturally threatened to completely derail Indy’s Super Bowl aspirations, coach Frank Reich met a potentially untenable situation head on and saw his team compete throughout the season despite also seeing star receiver T.Y. Hilton miss six games, most due to a serious calf injury.

Jacoby Brissett, called on to start for the second time in three seasons, displayed notable improvement from his initial stint under center back in 2017. The 2016 third-round pick threw for 2,942 yards and 18 touchdowns while adding four more on the ground alongside 228 rushing yards. Running back Marlon Mack also managed his best season by far, gaining 1,091 rushing yards and recording eight rushing scores. However, Indy ran out of gas at a critical time of the year, dropping themselves out of any postseason contention with seven losses in their last nine games.

One of the more disappointing aspects of the second-half swoon was that Indianapolis was swept by its division mates in their second game against each. By the time a 38-20 Week 17 loss to the lowly Jaguars unfolded, the Colts had gotten Hilton back into the lineup but had already seen their playoff hopes evaporate.

Colts 2020 off-season moves

Key trades (acquisitions): DeForest Bucker, DT (from SF)
Key re-signings: Anthony Castonzo, OT (two years, $33 million); Le’Raven Clark, OT (terms undisclosed)
Key free agent losses: Joe Haeg, OG (to TB); Eric Ebron, TE (to PIT); Pierre Desir, CB (released, subsequently signed by NYJ); Devin Funchess, WR (to GB)
Key free agent signings: Philip Rivers, QB (from LAC); Sheldon Day, DT (from SF); Xavier Rhodes, CB (released by MIN); Roosevelt Nix, FB (released by PIT); Trey Burton, TE (released by CHI)
Key draft picks: Michael Pittman, Jr. (1st round); Jonathan Taylor, RB (2nd round); Jacob Eason, QB (4th round)
2020 off-season moves analysis: The Colts have been transparent in their Super-Bowl-or-bust mission this offseason, with the inking of Rivers to a massive $25 million contract for one year the clearest indication of such. Then, Indy made no qualms about picking up a pair of discarded but talented veterans in Rhodes and Nix, who have something to prove from a performance and health standpoint, respectively. The same could certainly be said for Burton, who’ll have a chance to make up an injury-shortened 2019 in Chicago by sliding into the 1-A tight end role previously manned by Eric Ebron. The Colts may have well hit a home run with their early draft picks as well. Taylor was a first round talent that’s one of the more prolific college running backs in recent memory, Pittman addresses the team’s clear need for a No. 2 wideout and Eason could ultimately prove to be the quarterback of the future.

Online sports betting in Indiana is live.

The first sports betting apps, DraftKings and BetRivers, launched in 2019. Since then, big-time operators like FanDuel, BetMGM, and PointsBet have each debuted in the Hoosier State.

Every site offers live betting, along with regular promotions geared to specific events. These offers include odds boosts for NBA, NFL, and MLB. They also provide bettors with various deposit and withdrawal options, as well as an early cashout option on winning bets.

More online sportsbook apps are certainly on the way, and the sports betting landscape in Indiana is getting increasingly crowded. So, here is an overview of the best sports betting apps in Indiana and their features.

Top Indiana sports betting apps for iPhone & Android

Here is some information about how to download betting apps, how they work and the option of using your browser on your smartphone.

First of all, let’s talk about what apps are available in Indiana right now. They are:

• DraftKings Sportsbook
• FanDuel Sportsbook
• BetMGM
• BetRivers
• BetAmerica/TwinSpires
• PointsBet
• Caesars Sportsbook
• Unibet
• theScore Bet
• William Hill

DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings is best known as one of the top providers for daily fantasy sports in the world. However, the company in black and green has quickly evolved into a true powerhouse in sports betting in the last few years.

The DraftKings app introduced or popularized numerous innovations to the US sports betting crowd. Hoosiers can now use both the betting carousel, which customizes the customer experience, and the live ticket system, which can allow bettors to guard against late meltdowns.

FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel Sportsbook is the sports betting arm of the company of the same name. Though FanDuel often moves in tandem with archrival DraftKings, the operator is a formidable sports betting facilitator in its own right.

The company distinguishes itself with a consistent and generous bonus system for its players. Few Indiana sportsbooks will hand out more goodies or have more betting options than FanDuel.

BetMGM

Despite being a newcomer to Indiana, BetMGM is not an unknown quantity by any stretch. BetMGM is the online sports betting arm of MGM Resorts, one of the largest casino operators in the world.

BetMGM, which began life as PlayMGM, has the smoothness and fluidity of a site that has been overhauled and refined. Players there will find a clean and easy-to-navigate site indicative of the operator’s world-class pedigree.

BetRivers

BetRivers is the online sportsbook for Rush Street Interactive. The operator, which primarily does business in Pennsylvania, has quickly shown itself to be a force in the sports betting world.

BetRivers offers one of the most in-depth rewards systems for sports bettors. Players who play on BetRivers receive points for the site’s bonus store. They will find perks and benefits there that make playing on BetRivers all the sweeter.

Unibet

Unibet may be one of the new kids on the block in Indiana, but it brings along plenty of sports betting experience.

The sportsbook previously cut its teeth in New Jersey and Pennsylvania before entering Indiana’s market. The company is based in Europe, and right now, it only has an Android app available for mobile devices.

PointsBet

PointsBet is the sixth online sportsbook to launch in Indiana. PointsBet is an Australian sports betting operator that has made a name for itself with a unique signature product.

That product is the Points Betting, which is a variant on the traditional spread bet. Unlike the typical point spread wager, players are rewarded or penalized based upon how far the actual margin of victory ended from the spread. Players have the potential to win (or lose) scads of money through this simple tweak on a classic bet.

BetAmerica/TwinSpires

BetAmerica is the online sportsbook from Churchill Downs. The operator joined Indiana’s market in the final days of 2019. It will soon be renamed as TwinSpires.

Indiana was the third state that the sportsbook moved into, following New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Caesars Sportsbook

Caesars sportsbook is the sports betting branch of casino titan Caesars Entertainment, so even though the sportsbook is new to Indiana, it has a massive company backing it.

Caesars sportsbook tends to focus on betting options that revolve around current events, rather than futures betting. With its easy-to-use website and app, it’s simple to find the available betting options for any event you’re interested in.

theScore Bet

theScore Bet is a Canadian-based sportsbook. The company combines the experiences of theScore media app and theScore Bet sportsbook app to give users a personalized and unique betting experience.

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The sportsbook orginally started taking bets in Colorado and New Jersey before it launched in Indiana.

William Hill

William Hill may be the new kid on the block in Indiana, but the company is a big name in the sports betting world.

The British sportsbook is one of the bigger operators out there and previously launched in a handful of other states around the country before making its way to Indiana.

Indiana sports betting apps: How to download an app

Recently, Apple announced potential restrictions on gambling apps.

Until that point, downloading a sports betting app on your iPhone or iPad in other states was easy. Sportsbook apps were available in Apple’s appstore. You could either go direct and search for a brand or follow a link from the casino’s website.

Android users have not had things so easy.

The GooglePlay store does not support gambling apps at all. Instead, you must download a sports betting app directly from the brand’s website. You will come across a warning message that flags you are downloading from an unknownsource.

Once you download the app, you’ll have full access to your account, cashier, betting history and, of course, the ability to place bets.

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Do you need an app? In most cases, yes

All online sportsbooks in Indiana have responsive web designs. Most sites will automatically adjust to the size of your mobile device’s screen. The site will detect and adapt to your input type, whether it’s a touchscreen or a mouse.

As you make the website smaller, the navigation will change from a system of menus and links to the “burgers” (triple horizontal lines) to show menus on mobile phones.

With websites working just as well as apps on mobile phones these days, you might question whether you need an app at all.

For many sites, the app is a necessity of the regulated marketplace. In order for your phone to meet the requirements set forth by state gaming regulators, like the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), an app is necessary. Sites like DraftKings and FanDuel have to be accessed via app.

For a site like BetRivers, that does not have an Apple app, there is a browser alternative. In order to access browser betting, customers will need to download a third-party app called GeoGuard. This geolocation app helps mobile users meet the regulatory geolocation requirements to allow for browser betting

Navigating around sports betting apps

Each sports betting app in Indiana is from a different brand that organizes its pages uniquely. That said, here are some key features you can expect from most online books, accessible from the main navigation menu.

• Markets: The main screen shows you the current matches, lets you sort by sport or search for individual bets. Sportsbooks usually sort this information by the current games or the next to start in the major leagues.
• Account info: Here you can see your personal information, including progress toward any bonus, loyalty milestones, and current bonus offers.
• Cashier: Apps have full cashier functionality, which means you can deposit and withdraw without having to access the full website.
• Livebetting: This is a new area for most Indiana sports bettors. You can now bet on games while they are underway. Lines will change in real-time, depending on the action on the field.
• Promotions: It is always worth checking the current promos before you place a bet. You never know when the match you are betting on might be the subject of a special offer.
• Results: You’ll be able to see statistics on past team performance on many apps. This info will give you an edge when selecting your bets.

Depending on the brand, you may also find cash-out betting or access to the pari-mutuel betting pools at horse and greyhound racing tracks.

Sports available on Indiana betting apps

In states with regulated sports betting, many betting app users have been surprised by the number of betting markets available. Although Indiana isn’t allowing betting on esports, most other markets are available.

Major leagues are, of course, the primary attraction.

You can bet on the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, depending on the season. These options include futuresbetting and season-long props.

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College leagues and special events, like MarchMadness, are also popular betting fixtures. Other major sports include golf, tennis and motor racing (NASCAR, F1, and IndyCar). You can also bet on MMA and boxing.

Soccer will be a significant draw at legal IN betting sites. This does include MLS, though the focus is on the major European leagues, including the EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga and Champions League. Sportsbooks will also feature international matches (WorldCup and others), plus leagues and cups from all around the world.

Drilling down into niche sports, you can find cricket, Aussie rules football, rugby, cycling, and athletics markets.

Horse racing is handled separately since you can already bet on these via apps from BetAmerica and TVG. They will not be available via the new wave of Indiana sportsbooks coming in under bill H 1015.

What kind of bet can I place on IN betting apps?

Apps have full betting functionality, which allows you to place singles, parlays, and several exotic bets via your mobile device.

One main advantage of mobile betting apps is the live betting option.

You can be watching a match, see the action change, like a star player retiring from the match, and instantly place new bets. Lines update in real-time, based on the action.

For example, if there’s an early goal, you can then place extra bets. For bettors who understand the implications of certain events, this can be a profitable format. It can also allow you to double down on winning positions or hedge against losses.

Cash-out betting is a system that lets you redeem bets early. This option will not be available at every Indiana sportsbook. Where it is possible, you will be given a price for early redemption and get to choose whether to accept it or to let the bet close out.

Regular bets available via apps include moneyline, spread and totals bets. You will find period and player betting, too, with other singles bets depending on the sport. Parlays are popular, and teasers or round robins are also available.

When it comes to apps on horse racing sites, there are still more bets to be placed. Those include win, place and show, plus the bigger prize bets of predicting the places of two to four entrants in a race.

Funding your sports betting app: How the cashier works

Indiana, the other regulated sports betting states give us a good idea of what depositoptions will be available via app cashiers.

The good news is that I expect a lot of mainstream deposit and withdrawalmethods to be available right from the start.

Here is a list of sportsbook deposit options from other regulated states:

• Bank cards: Your regular bank cards (either debit or credit) are many people’s first choice. Depositing on a sports betting app works just like buying anything online.
• Prepaidcards: Some sportsbooks have their own branded debit cards that you can fund from your bank. The type of prepaid cards you buy from convenience stores are also a possibility.
• Banktransfers: E-checks, also called ACH transfers, are popular if you get pre-verified (these become instant). An alternative bank transfer system uses bill pay. You can deposit into your sports betting app in the same way you pay a utility bill.
• PayPal: Some online sportsbooks in regulated states use this popular electronic wallet service.
• NetellerorSkrill: These brands are not as well known as PayPal, though work in broadly the same way. They provide a secure wallet between your bank and the betting sites.
• Cash: There are several ways of using cash. You can take this to the cashier at the casino license holder for your book. You could also use PayNearMe at your local 7-Eleven.
• Wire, check or money order: These old-school ways of making deposits are slow, though they are a safe and reliable way to get your money on board.

Indiana mobile sports betting looks bright

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We expect every Indiana online sportsbook to eventually offer a choice of using an app or a responsive website.

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Despite some variation, all the mobile sportsbook options should provide similar convenience factors. You’ll be able to set up and fund your account, track bonus or loyalty progress, and place bets directly from your mobile device. This works well for live betting; after all, you won’t be carrying your desktop computer to a local bar to watch the big game.

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With a lot of betting options and a long list of easy funding methods, the future is looking bright for sports bettors in Indiana.