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MNF Week 2: Eagles vs Colts Predictions

NFL Week 2 betting action sees the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Indianapolis Colts from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Cappers Picks provides free NFL handicapping tips all season long.

This is a nifty matchup for Monday Night with two exciting teams facing off down in Indy. Chip Kelly, Andrew Luck and much more should keep us all glued to our sets for the entire game, an MNF rarity.

Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) vs. Indianapolis Colts (0-1)
Monday September 15
8:30PM
Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, IN
ABC
Monday Night Betting Lines: Indianapolis -3
Monday Night Betting Total: 54
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Philadelphia

The Eagles showed the danger of following things too closely last week.

If you were watching the game you were probably freaking out when they went down 17-0 before the echo of introductions had faded. But if you had a little more patience you saw a 34-17 victory in which the Eagles covered.

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It was not a flawless performance by any means but one that was not all too terrible given it was the first week of the season. However, the thinking is they will not be able to take a half off against the Colts on Monday.

One of the fears of the Eagles was that QB Nick Foles was too good to be true last season.

I agree but he should still be good enough for this team to be very effective on offense week in and week out.

The fact of the matter is that the Jaguars probably have a better defense than Indianapolis right now so we might see a sharper performance from him and the rest of the offense this weekend.

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Indianapolis

The Colts did not get off to a flying start to the season, looking near dead in the first half of their loss to Denver.

Beginning on the road in that environment was going to be tough no matter how you look at it but it would have been encouraging if they could have gotten off to a better start – perhaps there was a cover jinx with Andrew Luck.

Either way they are bound to play better this week even though the Eagles are far from a layup opponent. They kind of have to with the Texas and Titans winning in week 1.

In this one it is all going to come down to Andrew Luck and the offense.

The rumours are that RB Trent Richardson has been demoted to co-starter but really that is window dressing. If Luck does not have a good game the Colts lose…it is as simple as that.

He has a nice compliment of weapons this season especially with Reggie Wayne and Dwayne Allen available. Allen can especially be a great weapon against Philly.

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Monday Night Football Handicapping Trends

  • Eagles are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 2.
  • Over is 6-0 in Eagles last 6 games in Week 2.
  • Over is 7-1 in Eagles last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  • Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  • Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
  • Colts are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Monday Night Football Week #3 Prediction: 4* Play on Indianapolis -3

This game will add to the legend of luck. With the Colts down late he leads them to a TD that wins game instead of playing it safe.

Monday Night Score prediction: Indianapolis 31 – Philadelphia 27

We get to be winners too. A nice value with Indy as the home fave.

Check out our Updated NFL Football Week 2 Odds.

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By The Wiesguy

The Wiesguy is a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Hailing from Toronto, Canada he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts, musings and picks at moneydogs.blogspot.com.