Headline: Storyline Central \u2013 Colts Take on Ravens in Wild Card Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n The Indianapolis Colts continue their improbable season on Sunday when they head to Baltimore to take on a Ravens team that will in all likelihood be playing their last game with their emotional, spiritual and uber-talented leader \u2013 Ray Lewis who has hinted at retirement after this season. But the storylines don\u2019s top there. How\u2019s this for an incestual relationship between the two teams? <\/p>\n Indianapolis Colts (11-5) vs. Baltimore Ravens (10-6)<\/strong> ATS Matchup Stats<\/a> | Gambling Insight!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Check out our in-house Handicapper!!! Buy Razor Ray’s Picks Today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Indy\u2019s former coach Jim Caldwell is now the Baltimore Offensive Coordinator and Indy\u2019s current Head Coach Chuck Pagano used to be Baltimore\u2019s Defensive Coordinator. It should be an intriguing, emotion packed game with the Colts riding the Chuckstrong wagon and the Ravens playing for their soon-to-be-departing leader.<\/p>\n The Indianapolis Colts come into Sunday\u2019s game on quite a high \u2013 the return from Cancer treatment by their coach in Week 17 helped them defeat the Houston Texans for their fifth win in six games. Led by Super-rookie Andrew Luck, the Colts have proven to be a tough out for any team down the stretch \u2013 just ask the Texans.<\/p>\n The Colts are light years ahead of where anyone could have predicted before the season started. From a two-win team to a playoff contender is absolutely amazing. And they can thank one guy, Andrew Luck who was seventh in the NFL in passing this season with 4374 yards and 23 touchdowns. Luck was incredible but showed at times that he is still a rookie. He was sacked 41 times, he threw 18 interceptions and he was responsible for 17 turnovers in eight road games this season. Still, with the league\u2019s 7th best passing game, Indianapolis has a chance to shine against a Baltimore defense that showed signs of slowing down this season thanks to injury and age.<\/p>\n The Colts will likely have to rely on the arm of Luck this weekend \u2013 the running game was far-from stellar during the 2012 campaign. This unit ended up 22nd in the NFL with an average of 104.44 yards per game although Vick Ballard showed glimpses of brilliance.<\/p>\n Another sore spot for the Colts was the defense this season. They ended up 21st against the pass and 29th versus the run. Indianapolis gave up an average of 24.19 points per game this season \u2013 21st in the NFL. Now the Colts are faced with the task of slowing Ray Rice after giving up 96+ yards to opposing running backs in four of their last six games.<\/p>\n The Baltimore Ravens started the season 9-2 and although they looked vulnerable at times there was little doubt about this team\u2019s place as one of the elite of the AFC. But Baltimore went 1-4 down the stretch to take a little luster off the team.<\/p>\n The Ravens rested some starter and lost 23-17 in Week 17 but in Week 16 they absolutely dismantled the Giants in what was their best all around game of the season. If the Ravens can emulate their Week 16 performance they should have their way, on home field, with the Colts – but that is a BIG IF. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Baltimore was somewhat inconsistent offensively this season. At times they seemed to lose their identity \u2013 too much reliance on Joe Flacco and not enough Ray Rice. The Ravens ended the season with the 15th ranked pass game and the 11th best rushing attack \u2013 middle of the road in most statistical categories. As mentioned Week 16 was their best offensive performance of the season \u2013 they will need more of the same against the Colts Sunday.<\/p>\n The Ravens once-feared defense took a step back this season \u2013 injuries to Terrell Suggs and Ray Lewis had a lot to do with it. But it is rumoured that Sunday could mark Ray Lewis\u2019s last game \u2013 you can bet that this unit will bring its best for their retiring leader. Baltimore ended up 17th against the pass this season and 20th versus the run \u2013 uncharacteristic indeed for this Baltimore squad.<\/p>\n A few trends to consider:<\/p>\n \u2022 Indianapolis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore So you want some emotion? Sunday\u2019s game should be full of it! That said, I have to side with momentum in this game \u2013 the Colts have won nine of 11 games heading into the playoffs while the Ravens have lost four of five. I realize that the playoffs is a \u201cnew season\u201d but I also know how hard it is to simply flip a switch and shed what had been a rather ugly stretch run for Baltimore. I think the kid gets it done this week and sends Ray Lewis off into the sunset void of the championship he so badly desires.<\/p>\n Pick<\/strong>: Indianapolis Colts +6 1\/2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Indianapolis vs Baltimore Betting? 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\n Date\/Time: Sunday, January 6, 1:00 PM ET<\/strong>
\n Venue: M & T Bank Stadium<\/strong>
\n Broadcast: CBS<\/strong>
\n Colts vs. Ravens Betting Lines from\u00a0Sportsbook.ag<\/a><\/strong>
\n Spread: Ravens -6 1\/2 (-110)<\/strong>
\n Moneyline: Colts +240: Ravens -285<\/strong>
\n Over\/Under: 46 points<\/strong><\/p>\nCLICK GRAB OUR BEST Expert NFL Picks for 2013 FOOTBALL GAMBLING season!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Betting Prediction<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indianapolis’s last 9 games when playing Baltimore
\n\u2022 Indianapolis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
\n\u2022 Indianapolis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
\n\u2022 Baltimore is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
\n\u2022 The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore’s last 9 games when playing Indianapolis
\n\u2022 The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing at home against Indianapolis
\n\u2022 The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games at home<\/p>\n