Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts prediction
Win probabilities, projected score and this season's numbers, by SportHoot.
Cincinnati Bengals visit Indianapolis Colts on Sun, Dec 27, 06:00 PM UTC. The model's forecast is below, with both teams' season side by side.
The probabilities are model estimates and change as new information arrives.
Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts prediction
NFL ·
Cincinnati Bengals 64% to win
- Indianapolis Colts win36%
- Cincinnati Bengals win64%
A tie is under 1%.
Projected score: Indianapolis Colts 23.8, Cincinnati Bengals 28.1
Forecast updated 2 Nov, 11:01 UTC · These are model estimates, not certainties: either team can win.
Game preview
Cincinnati Bengals have the edge at 64%, but Indianapolis Colts are at 36%, so this is far from one-sided. The projected score is Indianapolis Colts 23.8, Cincinnati Bengals 28.1. Over 45.5 total points is at 65%. Every figure is an estimate, not a certainty: injuries, weather and team news can still change the picture.
Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals this season
2026 season so far; long-run rates since 2000.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-6 | 5-2 |
| Points scored per game | 20.1 | 29.4 |
| Points allowed per game | 27.8 | 22.6 |
| Games won since 2000 | 261 of 456 | 205 of 441 |
| Games over 45.5 points since 2000 | 238 of 456 | 182 of 441 |
| Scored over 20.5 since 2000 | 288 of 456 | 229 of 441 |
Total points and team points
The model's estimates for this game's point lines.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Over 30.5 total points | 92% |
| Over 42.5 total points | 73% |
| Over 45.5 total points | 65% |
| Over 48.5 total points | 54% |
| Over 50.5 total points | 47% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 14.5 points | 82% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 20.5 points | 60% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 24.5 points | 44% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 27.5 points | 32% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 30.5 points | 22% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 14.5 points | 92% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 20.5 points | 76% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 24.5 points | 61% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 27.5 points | 49% |
| Cincinnati Bengals over 30.5 points | 36% |
Questions
Who is favoured, Cincinnati Bengals or Indianapolis Colts?
The model gives Cincinnati Bengals a 64% chance of winning and Indianapolis Colts 36%. These are estimates, not certainties.
What is the projected score for Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts?
The model projects Indianapolis Colts 23.8, Cincinnati Bengals 28.1.
How is this prediction made?
It is a model estimate from predictapp, built from both teams' games this season and in past seasons. This one was made 2 Nov, 11:01 UTC and is updated as new information arrives.
Is this a tip?
No. It is an estimate of how likely each result is, not advice to bet. What you do with it is your decision.
Have Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts played this season?
Not yet this season.
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