Free Betting Tips – Colts Look To Get Back On Track At Home

After three straight wins including a 30-17 win over the AFC South division rival Houston Texans, experts giving free football betting tips know that a slow start paved the way in the Indianapolis Colts’ 26-24 loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia last Sunday.

The Colts blamed the loss on a lack of rest that slowed them in the early going due to a short week following the Monday night win over the Texans, but will have no excuse should they drop a second consecutive decision in a game against the failing Cincinnati Bengals this weekend.

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Cincinnati Bengals @ Indianapolis Colts

Sunday November 14, 2010 – 1:00 PM ET

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Broadcast: CBS

Football Odds: Bengals +7, Colts -7

Total: 52.5

The Bengals are one overthrow, dropped pass, or turnover away from exploding in to a three-ring circus, and surprisingly it is wide receiver Terrell Owens that is helping to keep things together. Chad Ocho Cinco was clearly upset with quarterback Carson Palmer’s performance in last Monday night’s 27-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, letting his emotions get the best of him on the field in Cincinnati’s fifth straight loss. Ocho Cinco, Palmer, and the rest of the team better get their stuff together in a hurry or this one could get out of hand quick.

Free Betting Tips: What The Bengals Will Have To Do To Win?

Just one year removed for a division title, things have already begun to fall apart in Cincinnati. Despite Owens ranking among the league leaders in receptions, yards, and touchdowns the Bengals have haven’t gotten much from the rest of its offense, and will need to find a way to control the clock with their running game despite averaging just 95.1 yards per game through the first nine weeks. Despite the attention the offense has gotten, the Bengals’ biggest weakness has been the defense, which will need to be better after allowing at least 22 points in five straight losses. Cincinnati rose to the top ten in total defense last season, but are now 17th against the pass and 23rd against the run.

Free Betting Tips: What The Colts Will Have To Do To Win?

Indianapolis will need to pick up from where it left off in the loss to the Eagles, in which Peyton Manning and the offense scored all 24 of their points in the final three quarters. Manning will need to eliminate the turnovers after throwing two interceptions in the defeat, and should be much more comfortable in the confines of Lucas Oil Stadium where the Colts are perfect this season. Indianapolis has allowed an average of 140.9 yards per game on the ground this season, but will have to be better to avoid letting the Bengals’ rushing attack to gain any ground.

Outlook & Free Betting Tips

While the Bengals have struggled mightily during their five-game losing streak, none of those defeats have come by more than one score, and this team is too talented to get blown away while still on such a massive skid. The Colts will find a way to get back on track with a win, but this one will be closer than many people think.

Free Betting Tips: Bengals +7