Colts vs Cowboys Week 13 Betting: Indy Can’t Hang with Dallas in SNF Showdown

The 2022 NFL regular season is already nearing its end as we arrive at Week 13. The Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys will be meeting in this week’s Sunday Night Football matchup. Indianapolis must win to keep its playoff hopes alive while Dallas still hopes to catch the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East, highlighting the importance of this Colts vs Cowboys showdown.

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After winning head coach Jeff Saturday’s first appearance, it’s been downhill for the Colts since then. They’ve lost back-to-back games yet again with a 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, leaving time to tell if the Colts have it in them to turn things around.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys won their second of back-to-back games with a 28-20 victory over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving. Both Dallas’ run and pass games looked strong in the victory, making it interesting to see if the team takes another balanced approach Sunday night.

Betting News has gathered the latest Colts vs Cowboys odds from BetOnline Sportsbook to help shed some light on the situation, along with a prediction and best bets for the NFL Week 13 game.

Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys Week 13 Matchup Information and Betting Odds

Matchup Information

• Matchup: Indianapolis Colts (4-7-1, 2-3-1 Away) vs. Dallas Cowboys (8-3, 5-1 Home)
• Venue & Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
• Date: Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022
• Game Time: 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
• Colts vs Cowboys Info: NBC

Colts vs Cowboys Early Odds

Game odds are via BetOnline as of Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 8:01 a.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Spread

• Indianapolis Colts +10 (-114)
• Dallas Cowboys -10 (-106)

Over/Under

• Over 43.5 Points (-110)
• Under 43.5 Points (-110)

Moneyline

• Indianapolis Colts +380
• Dallas Cowboys -490

Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends

• Indianapolis is 1-5 straight up in its last six games.
• Dallas is 5-0 straight up in its last five home games.
• Indianapolis is 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last six games.
• Dallas is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games against the AFC South.
• The total has hit the under in eight of Indianapolis’ last nine road games.
• The total has hit the under in four of Dallas’ last five games against Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys Prediction and Picks

Colts vs Cowboys Prediction: Cowboys 26, Colts 14

Colts vs Cowboys Picks: Cowboys -10 (Best Value: -106 at BetOnline) & Under 43.5 Points (Best Value: -110 at BetOnline)

It’s going to be more than difficult for the Colts to prove that they can hang with the high-flying Cowboys. Indianapolis has one of the most lethargic offenses in the NFL this season, averaging just 15.8 points (T-No. 30) and 318.8 total yards (No. 26) per game.

Meanwhile, Dallas has an attack that just doesn’t stop. While the Cowboys have had one of the better offenses in the NFL since Week 1, things have improved even more over the last three weeks as they’ve averaged 32.0 points (No. 3) and 436.3 yards (No. 2) during that span.

Outside of Jonathan Taylor, the Cowboys don’t have anyone to be afraid of on the Colts. The talented rusher has 317 rushing yards with three touchdowns on 64 carries over the last three weeks. Having said that, while Dallas gives up the ninth-most rushing yards, the unit has only allowed five TDs on the ground all season.

Nevertheless, the game script likely won’t favor the Colts’ rushing attack. Even though Indianapolis owns the 11th-best scoring defense, it constantly gives up early leads and with the Cowboys’ ability to put up the points, don’t be surprised if the road team falls behind early.

Another reason why the Cowboys could embarrass the Colts here is the latter’s turnover issues. The Colts are tied with the New Orleans Saints for the most turnovers in the league, coughing up the ball 21 times.

Unfortunately for them, the Cowboys are tied for the seventh-most takeaways with 16 — including seven interceptions. Considering how Colts quarterback Matt Ryan has 11 INTs in 10 starts, the chance of him throwing a pick or two is quite high.

Besides, Ryan constantly makes mistakes when he's under pressure, which he’ll be dealing with all night. The Cowboys lead the NFL with 45 sacks, so expect the likes of Micah Parsons, Dorance Armstrong Jr. and DeMarcus Lawrence to make their presence felt — especially with the Colts’ offensive line being banged up.

At the end of the day, I can see the Cowboys covering the 10-point spread. Dallas is 5-0 straight up in its last five home games, winning three of the last four by double-digit totals. Meanwhile, the Colts’ three road losses this season have come by an average margin of 18.7 points.

On top of that, it’s worth mentioning that Indianapolis is only 2-4 against the spread (ATS) on the road this season while Dallas is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games. Even if a 10-point spread seems daunting, I just don’t think that the Colts are good enough to keep things close against a playoff contender.

I’m also backing the under on the total. The under has occurred in four of the last five Colts vs Cowboys matchups, as well as in 14 of Indianapolis’ last 17 games dating back to the 2021 campaign. With both defenses being above average, expect the total once again.

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