Colts vs Dolphins Prediction: A 2-7 Team at -194
The Indianapolis Colts are 2-7, and the market still prices them as a clear -194 favorite. The reason is a single injury line: Malik Willis, listed atop the Miami Dolphins depth chart at quarterback, is on injured reserve. Dolphins vs Colts kicks off Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS from Lucas Oil Stadium. The total sits at just 37.5 points. That is a low number for two offenses that have struggled to move the ball.
How Do the Dolphins and Colts Stack Up?
The Dolphins are 1-7, fourth of four in the AFC East, six games back with nine left. The Colts are 2-7, third of four in the AFC South, 4.5 back with eight left. This is a conference game, and the last meeting was 434 days ago, a Colts win. Both teams had six days of rest. The Dolphins traveled 1,015 miles with no time-zone change, and this is game two of a Colts home stand.
Per game, the Dolphins average 282.25 total yards, 5.06 yards per play and 1.25 turnovers over eight games. The Colts average 288.89 yards, 4.47 yards per play and 1.89 turnovers over nine. Against the spread (ATS, meaning whether a team beat the betting margin), the Dolphins are 3-4-1 in eight graded games and the Colts 4-5 in nine, just 1-3 ATS at home.
Players to Watch
Daniel Jones has thrown for 1,722 yards, 6 touchdowns and 10 interceptions over nine games. That is 191.3 yards and 1.1 interceptions per game, with 193.6 passing yards per game over his last five. Ollie Gordon II has 463 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns over eight games, or 57.9 yards per game. His last five games jumped to 83 rushing yards per game. With Willis out, Gordon is the steadiest piece of the Dolphins offense in our data.
What Are the Dolphins vs Colts Odds and Spread?
The moneyline is a bet on who wins outright. The vig is the book's built-in cut. Strip it out and the market reads the Colts at 66.1% and the Dolphins at 33.9%. The spread is a handicap: the Dolphins +4 at -108 (BetMGM) win if they win outright or lose by 3 or fewer, push (stake returned) on a 4-point loss, and lose on a 5-point loss.
Break-even is 51.9%. The Colts -4 at -110 (BetMGM) need a win by 5 or more, break-even 52.4%. That spread has bounced, moving from -3.5 to -5.5 at three books within five minutes at one point. The public split shows 72% of moneyline tickets on the Colts, while 56% of the money sits on the Dolphins. Shopping books for these prices is the whole game.
Where the Value Is
Expected value is your average result per bet over many repeats. Everything else is negative: Dolphins +190 is minus $1.62, Dolphins +4 minus $3.70, Colts -4 minus $4.55, the Over minus $1.23 and the Under minus $1.68, all per $100 risked. Our rating has the Colts at 60%, below the market's figure. That is context, and a reason to keep stakes small. A pricier Colts number elsewhere would erase this edge.
Who Is Out for Dolphins vs Colts?
The Dolphins are without Willis (injured reserve), center Aaron Brewer, receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. (all Out), with receiver Chris Bell Doubtful. The Colts list Will Mallory, Jalen Travis and Jaylon Carlies as Out, plus Akeem Davis-Gaither, Mo Alie-Cox and Alec Pierce on injured reserve.
The Pick
It is a thin edge, so size it small. We pass on the Colts -4: that ticket needs 52.4% and the market's cover read is only 50%.
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The Prediction
We see a grinding game where the Dolphins struggle to pass without their listed starter and the Colts do just enough. Projection: Colts 20, Dolphins 13. That adds to 33 points, under the 37.5 total, but the Under at -102 still grades negative, so we do not bet it. That is our Colts vs Dolphins read at this number; the Desk posts a documented free daily play, and it sits right below.
Dolphins vs Colts FAQ
Who is favored in Dolphins vs Colts?
Colts is the market favorite at -199 (best price at Novig) on the moneyline, with Dolphins at +194. Lines move all day, so check the odds table on this page for the current best number at every book.
Where can I watch Dolphins vs Colts?
The Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts game airs on CBS. It kicks off Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
What time is the Dolphins vs Colts game?
Kickoff is Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern time at Lucas Oil Stadium. The game is broadcast on CBS. It is a Week 10 regular-season game between two AFC teams.
Who will win Colts vs Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts NFL prediction, picks and best bet from the Wise Guy Desk. The full read, including a projected final score, is in The Prediction section above.
What is the total (over/under) for Dolphins vs Colts?
The total is 37.5, with the over priced at +104 at Novig and the under at -106 at Caesars. A total is a bet on the combined score of both teams, over or under that number, no matter who wins.
Are these NFL picks free?
Yes. This is a free Wise Guy Desk breakdown, our analysis, not Ross's official plays. Ross's documented plays are bet with real money and graded win or loss on the members board.
How does the Wise Guy Desk find value in NFL games?
Expected value first: the best price across the regulated US books we track versus the true fair price with the vig removed, then the matchup data (form, standings, injuries, key players). Line shopping for the best number is the edge most bettors leave on the table.
Quick answers
Who is the public betting on in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Public is on Colts (65% of DraftKings tickets on the spread), DraftKings money leans Dolphins (54%).
Where has the Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts line moved?
Several books (3) moved the spread on home to -5 together.
Who is starting at quarterback in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Depth chart starters: Miami Dolphins Malik Willis, Indianapolis Colts Daniel Jones.
Who is injured for Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Miami Dolphins: Aaron Brewer (out), Caleb Douglas (active), Chris Bell (doubtful), Christian Haynes (active); Indianapolis Colts: A.J. Haulcy (active), Akeem Davis-Gaither (injured reserve), Alec Pierce (injured reserve), Anthony Gould (active).
Who is officiating Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Carl Cheffers is the listed key official for this game.
Where is the money on the exchanges for Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
On Kalshi, 90% of the money traded on the moneyline is on the Colts (5783 trades, $485k traded). On Polymarket, 82% of the money traded on the moneyline is on the Colts (206 trades, $13k traded). On Novig, 76% of the money traded on the moneyline is on the Colts (437 trades, $50k traded). Exchange trades, not sportsbook bets.
As of Nov 14, 1:29 PM ET, when this preview was written. Percentages are public betting splits and market prices, not picks.