Schule's MNF PRIME TIME PUNISHER - (34-22 NFL YTD)
(NFL) Indianapolis vs. Carolina, 11/02/2015 3:30 PM, Score: 26 - 29
Point Spread: 7.50 | -137.00 Indianapolis (Away)
Result: Win
This is a 10* play on the Indianapolis Colts.

The Colts have struggled so far this season, while the Panthers are still undefeated. Carolina has been impressive, but I am not sure this team should be asked to cover such a big spread against a team that was favored to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl before the season started.

Andrew Luck has been banged up early in the year, and recent reports indicate that the Colts weren't forthcoming about the severity of his injuries. This is old news as far as I'm concerned, here is what I said about it before last Sunday's game: "Andrew Luck threw for a season high 312 yards and three TDs, and finally looks healthy. In hindsight, I believe his poor play earlier in the season was likely due to a shoulder injury that was bothering him long before anyone was aware of it."

He didn't look to bad throwing for 333 yards and three TDs against the Saints, but a second half rally came up short in a 27-21 loss. He threw for 312 yards and three TDs in the loss to New England the previous Sunday.


While their records might suggest otherwise, I think these two teams are actually quite close when it comes to talent. I don't think the Colts are as bad as they looked in losses to Buffalo and New York in the first two weeks of the season, and I think Indy should be able to cover an inflated number on Monday night.

Take INDY.

GL,

Jesse Schule