Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns prediction
Win probabilities, projected score and this season's numbers, by SportHoot.
Indianapolis Colts visit Cleveland Browns on Sun, Jan 3, 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.
Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns prediction
NFL ·
Cleveland Browns 57% to win
- Cleveland Browns win57%
- Indianapolis Colts win43%
A tie is under 1%.
Projected score: Cleveland Browns 21.7, Indianapolis Colts 19.4
Forecast updated 2 Nov, 11:01 UTC · These are model estimates, not certainties: either team can win.
Game preview
Cleveland Browns have the edge at 57%, but Indianapolis Colts are at 43%, so this is far from one-sided. The projected score is Cleveland Browns 21.7, Indianapolis Colts 19.4. Over 45.5 total points is at 37%. Every figure is an estimate, not a certainty: injuries, weather and team news can still change the picture.
Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts this season
2026 season so far; long-run rates since 2000.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-3 | 2-6 |
| Points scored per game | 17.4 | 20.1 |
| Points allowed per game | 21.6 | 27.8 |
| Games won since 2000 | 150 of 433 | 261 of 456 |
| Games over 45.5 points since 2000 | 152 of 433 | 238 of 456 |
| Scored over 20.5 since 2000 | 161 of 433 | 288 of 456 |
Total points and team points
The model's estimates for this game's point lines.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Over 30.5 total points | 81% |
| Over 42.5 total points | 46% |
| Over 45.5 total points | 37% |
| Over 48.5 total points | 30% |
| Over 50.5 total points | 25% |
| Cleveland Browns over 14.5 points | 75% |
| Cleveland Browns over 20.5 points | 52% |
| Cleveland Browns over 24.5 points | 36% |
| Cleveland Browns over 27.5 points | 25% |
| Cleveland Browns over 30.5 points | 17% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 14.5 points | 66% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 20.5 points | 42% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 24.5 points | 27% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 27.5 points | 18% |
| Indianapolis Colts over 30.5 points | 11% |
Questions
Who is favoured, Indianapolis Colts or Cleveland Browns?
The model gives Cleveland Browns a 57% chance of winning and Indianapolis Colts 43%. These are estimates, not certainties.
What is the projected score for Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns?
The model projects Cleveland Browns 21.7, Indianapolis Colts 19.4.
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 Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts played this season?
Not yet this season.
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