NFL Odds Week 8: Saints vs Colts Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 8 of the NFL season resumes with a matchup between 3-4 squads as the Saints visit the Colts. The betting odds see Indianapolis as a short home favorite coming off a 39-38 loss to Cleveland. Coverage begins from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy on Sunday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 8 Saints vs Colts: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts Odds

• Opening point spread: Pick
• Opening moneyline: Colts -120/Saints +100
• Opening total: Over/Under 42 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This number made the modest fence jump at BetMGM, opening at Colts -1.5 and flipping to Saints -1 (-105) by Wednesday. It's now at Saints -1 flat on two-way play with a lean toward Indy, at 56% of bets/52% of dollars.

The total advanced from 41.5 to 42.5/43.5, all on Monday, and it remains 43.5 this afternoon. Ticket count is 2/1 and money 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Indianapolis was dealt a difficult loss against Cleveland, which was aided by at least one questionable penalty. In an unexpected shootout, the Colts (3-4 SU/4-3 ATS) took a 38-33 lead on a Michael Pittman 75-yard TD reception with 5:38 remaining.

But Indy gave up a TD with 15 seconds left, falling 39-38 as a 3.5-point home pup. A pass-interference call proved key to the Browns' score.

New Orleans rallied from a 24-9 second-half deficit, but didn't have enough to overcome Jacksonville. The Saints (3-4 SU/1-5-1 ATS) lost 31-24 as 2.5-point home favorites on Thursday night.

This line moved from pick to Colts -1 tonight at The SuperBook.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 8 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Saints vs Colts Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

When the line is a coin flip, it's usually a good idea to take a look at the quarterbacks and coaches. Derek Carr is playing poorly through injury, so he and Gardner Minshew might be a wash. But the head coach matchup skews heavily in Indianapolis's favor.

This is a lost season without Anthony Richardson, but it sure looks like Indy has found both its QB and its coach of the future. Steichen has been outstanding managing the game and giving his offense chances to succeed — like last Sunday when the Colts dropped 38 on Cleveland with nine plays of 17+ yards.

Dennis Allen is 4-13-1 ATS (24%) as a favorite and might be the worst head coach in the league. He's 6-9 SU as a favorite of five or less. Carr is 17-34-1 ATS (33%) as a favorite too. If they're gonna keep making Dennis Allen a favorite, we might as well keep betting against him.

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Pick: Colts +1.5

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 8: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Saints vs Colts

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

Teams coached by Dennis Allen (Saints) are just 12-19-1 ATS vs. teams below .500 SU on the season.

For more NFL betting stats, check out Action Network's NFL Week 8 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson