NFL Week 12 Betting: Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons

Indianapolis Colts – 11.5 @ Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have a 3-7 NFL record this 2007-08 NFL regular season, and are 6-4 against the spread. The Indianapolis Colts have an 8-2 2007-08 NFL regular season record and are also 6-4 against the spread.

The Indianapolis Colts are averaging 27.8 points in scoring while allowing only 15.9 points against them. The Atlanta Falcons average scoring 14.2 points per game while allowing 21.3 points per game. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison will not be an option for quarterback Peyton Manning since Harrison is out with a knee injury. Will that make it more difficult for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts to cover the -11.5 spread? Maybe.

But then, the Atlanta Falcons are also plagued with their own injuries, including injuries to quarterback Byron Leftwich, tight end Dwayne Blakley and wide receiver Joe Horn. All these Atlanta Falcons players are doubtful to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Week 12.

The Atlanta Falcons are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 games, but are 2-7 in their last 9 games at home. Indianapolis Colts are 5-2 in their last 7 games, and are 4-1 against the spread in its last 5 games against Atlanta.

Definitely, sports bettors know that the Atlanta Falcons have no chance of winning against last season’s Superbowl Champions Indianapolis Colts. However, maybe the Atlanta Falcons defense can make something happen that will prevent the Indianapolis Colts from winning by 12 points or more.

Perhaps, the home field advantage at the Turf of Georgia Dome in Atlanta will give the Atlanta Falcons an edge against the reigning Superbowl champions Indianapolis Colts. However, the smart bet on Indianapolis Colts – 11.5 @ Atlanta Falcons goes with the Indianapolis Colts. The Indianapolis Colts have a better chance of beating the spread with their offense rather than hope that the Atlanta Falcons can contain them.

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