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Minshew Madness took over in week 7 when the Colts faced off against the Browns. The Colts came up short, losing 39-38, but Gardner Minshew was electric. Minshew threw for 305 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, and rushed for 2 additional TDs. It was a wildly successful game for Minshew and the Colts offense against an elite Browns defense. Questionable reffing and clutch defense saved the Browns in this game.

The Saints lost to the Jaguars Thursday night, with a score of 31-24. Derek Carr and the Saints were close to pulling off a comeback, scoring 15 points in the 4th quarter. Carr threw for 301 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. The Saints had to get creative to stay in this game, with help from a Taysom Hill rushing touchdown and 91 receiving yards from Alvin Kamara.

Both of these teams will rely on creativity and grit to pull off a win. Will Minshew Madness continue?  Will the Saints defense do enough to keep the Saints in the game again? Read my prediction, pick, and odds below.

Colts vs. Saints Date, Start Time, And Where To Watch

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023

Start Time: 1:00 pm ET

Where to Watch: FOX

Colts vs. Saints Odds

Moneyline: Saints +100, Colts -120

Spread: Saints +1.5, Colts -1.5

O/U: 43.5

Colts vs. Saints Prediction

The Colts have had a surprisingly strong offense. The Colts have the 10th ranked offense, averaging 361 YPG. Gardner Minshew and wide receivers Michael Pittman and Josh Downs appear to be developing strong chemistry. Pittman has 489 receiving yards on the year, Downs has 401 receiving yards. Running back Zack Moss has been the leading rusher so far however Jonathan Taylor has been slowly incorporated into the game plan. For now, Moss is the main man at running back.

The Colts can put up points. They average 26.3 points per game. Minshew seems to be hitting his stride and taking control of the offense. If this offense can reach their average score per game, they should win this game. 

The Saints rank 4th in defense, allowing an average of 286 YPG. If the defense shows up and is able to slow down the Colts, the Saints have a shot to win this game. The Saints offense has been an issue as of late. Against the Jaguars in week 7 the offense was unable to get anything going until late in the 4th quarter. That is not winning football. Derek Carr is able to rack up passing yards, he average 229 passing YPG. Carr also has 6 TDs and 4 INTs on the year. Overall, the Saints are struggling to find the endzone, but are able to move the ball when needed.

This game falls on the Saints defense, if they can keep the Colts below 20 points, they have a chance. The spread on this game is tight, when this happens I resort to a moneyline pick. For this matchup I believe the Colts will be able to score above 20 points which will be too much for Carr and the Saints to overcome. The only way I see the Colts losing this game is if Minshew turns the ball over multiple times, which is a risk I am willing to take. My pick is the Colts -120.

Colts vs. Saints Best Bet

Colts ML (-120 @ Draftkings)