Jonathan Taylor Seeking Trade, Bet Colts Under 6.5 Win Total

• The Indianapolis Colts may trade away All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, giving value to the under for their season win total.
• Even if Jonathan Taylor isn’t traded, the best bet is for Indianapolis to win under 2.5 divisional games in the 2023-2024 NFL season.
• There are -500 odds for the Indianapolis Colts to not make the NFL Playoffs.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts gave Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade on Monday, resulting in betting value for the under on Colts win totals.

It’s unlikely many consider the Indianapolis Colts for betting on the Super Bowl, but their odds will likely lengthen if Taylor is traded.

Colts have given All-Pro RB Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, per league sources. Other teams now are weighing whether to make an offer to the Colts and what would be fair value. pic.twitter.com/AT7GgJGLAQ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 21, 2023

There’s great betting value for the Indianapolis Colts to win under 6.5 games in the 2023-2024 NFL season. The Colts went 4-12-1 last season, but -120 odds are favoring that new coach Shane Steichen and quarterback Anthony Richardson can get the Colts over 6.5 wins.

Indianapolis Colts Regular Season Wins Prop

• Over 6.5 Wins -120
• Under 6.5 Wins -110

Current favoritism towards the over is very likely to change if Taylor is dealt or there becomes a high betting handle on the under. Bettors should take advantage of the current Colts odds at -110 to win under 6.5 games next season.

Other Indianapolis Colts Season Bets

Another profitable bet is for the Indianapolis Colts to record under 2.5 regular season divisional wins.

Betting Odds for Regular Season Division Wins

• Over 2.5 Wins -150
• Under 2.5 Wins +115

The Colts only beat a divisional opponent once last season, which relied on Matt Ryan going 42/58 for 389 yards and three touchdowns. It’s unlikely that Anthony Richardson reproduces such a pass-heavy stat line.

Indianapolis Colts Odds to Make the Playoffs

• Yes +330
• No -500

The -500 odds at Bovada Sportsbook for the Colts to not make the playoffs are very expensive, but a near lock. Indianapolis is relying on Anthony Richardson and a young core to win enough games to earn an AFC playoff spot, which is a difficult task for a rookie quarterback.