Two teams seeking their first win of the NFL season meet Sunday, as the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts collide in Week 2 at Lambeau Field. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX, or available streaming on YouTube TV.
The Packers suffered a 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in an opener played in Brazil, and the news was much worse as quarterback Jordan Love suffered a knee injury the team said was an MCL sprain, and is listed as doubtful to play. Running back Josh Jacobs is also questionable after being a limited participant in practice.
The Colts, meanwhile, traded points with the Houston Texans all game long only to come up short in a 29-27 home loss. Wide receiver Alec Pierce had a good day at the office, posting 125 yards and a touchdown, but quarterback Anthony Richardson was just 9-for-19.
Let's get into my Colts vs. Packers prediction and my NFL picks and predictions for Week 2 on Sunday.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Green Bay Packers Prediction
SPREAD
I'm betting on the Packers +3 in Week 2 against Indianapolis.
MONEYLINE
Despite betting on the underdog here, I am passing on betting either moneyline.
TOTAL
I'm in line with the over/under for this game.
My Pick: Packers +3
Colts vs. Packers Odds, Moneyline, Over/Under
| Colts Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 41 -110o / -110u | -135 |
| Packers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 41 -110o / -110u | +114 |
- Colts vs. Packers Point Spread: Colts -3 | Packers +3
- Colts vs. Packers Total: Over/Under 40.5
- Colts vs. Packers Moneyline: Colts -145 | Packers +120
Colts vs. Packers NFL Week 2 Preview, Picks
I started my betting card last week with Bryce Young. I’m leading things off with Malik Willis in Week 2.
Look, Packers quarterback Jordan Love is really good. Is he among the elite quarterbacks in the NFL yet? Despite his strong finish to last season, I don’t think we know that yet.
Willis at least has some experience starting at quarterback in the NFL. He’s not like Tim Boyle who has never shown promise, even in college. Willis can move and isn’t as big of a downgrade as the market seems to think he is.
While the Packers played an international game last week, they’ve had extra time to rest up having played on Friday. That gives them more time to prepare for life without Love.
Anthony Richardson certainly showed flashes of being great last week with his arm and legs. He kept the Colts in it against Houston. Richardson finished 9-of-19 passing, though, and is still an inaccurate passer. The sample size isn’t huge, but he has a lot to prove as a passer in the NFL.
Defensively, Gus Bradley is in charge in Indianapolis and will play a defense that the NFL is very familiar with. You know what you’re going to get from Indianapolis’ defense, and from the Colts as a whole. They have a good offensive line and head coach, but the defense isn’t going to surprise anyone and is a good unit for Willis to face just a few weeks after he was acquired by the Packers.
Best Bet for Colts vs. Packers
I make this game closer to Packers +1, right around a pick’em. So, if I’m getting a field goal, I’m going to take it.
This is a good spot to back the Packers after starting the season with a loss.
Pick: Packers +3
Betting Trends
- 68% of bets and 64% of the money are on the Colts to cover the spread.
- 80% of bets and 74% of the money are on the over.
- 69% of bets and 68% of the money on the moneyline are on the Colts.
How to Watch Colts vs. Packers
| Location: | Lambeau Field |
| Date: | Sunday, Sept. 15 |
| Kickoff Time: | 1 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | FOX |
Indianapolis vs. Green Bay is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET live Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday afternoon. The game is live on FOX and can be streamed on YouTube TV.
