Week 4 was another eventful weekend of games across the NFL, and this week should be no different. To start Week 5, we are getting back on the same game parlay train, this one for an AFC battle between the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. With kickoff set for 8:15 pm ET on Amazon Prime Video, it's time to forecast the action.
Here is our SGP, but also be sure to check out our NFL picks on the side and total for every Week 5 matchup.
Part of the value in same game parlays, of course, is that all of its components can be correlated if you so choose. However, it actually adds more value if you can predict the game script that both teams will want to play. In this instance, I'm projecting this to be a great spot for the Broncos to win at home on a short week. Let's break down each of these legs one by one.
Denver Broncos -3.5 (-105) over Indianapolis Colts
This Thursday Night Football matchup is one that is setting up nicely for the Broncos. At the moment, very few people are keen on backing Denver, and for good reason. The Broncos are clearly struggling on offense, as there appears to be a disconnect between Russell Wilson and head coach Nathaniel Hackett. To make matters worse, Javonte Williams suffered a season-injury on Sunday against the Raiders, further limiting the Denver offense. With this in mind, we now have a great “buy low” spot on a Broncos team that won’t be a popular bet. But what exactly have the Colts done to earn respect on the road?