Is it Time to Make the Colts our Super Bowl Pick?

The New Orleans Saints are hot NFL picks this season as one of two undefeated teams left in the NFL. It’s no wonder they’re so popular – their offense is as exciting as any in football and they’re even playing inspired defense. In other words, they’re a very “loud” undefeated.

Has there ever been a quieter 7-0 team than this year’s Indianapolis Colts, though? They’ve won 16 straight regular-season games including last season, they’ve looked untouchable this season yet no one’s talking about them. Why?

One possible reason is that their schedule hasn’t been too tough; St. Louis, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Arizona, and so on – not exactly terrifying. The Saints, on the other hand, have beaten Philadelphia and the Giants. Not bad.

People also may not be leaping onto the Indy Super Bowl futures bandwagon because the Colts still aren’t a perfect team. They struggle a bit against the run and they haven’t run the ball too well themselves.

In the end, Northbet.com wagering Week 10 will tell us how we should really feel against Indy. The Colts take on the Patriots in what should be one of the most anticipated games of the season. We know Indy will probably score plenty of points in that matchup but the real question is whether or not Indy can stop Tom Brady and the Pats.

If the Colts leave Week 10 with a 9-0 record, they’ll be a “quiet” undefeated team no more.

Pettitte, Hamels square off in crucial Game 3

The World Series line for Saturday’s Game 3 in Philadelphia is backing New York on the road, as they send their veteran lefty to the mound to face last year’s World Series MVP.

Yankees vs Phillies odds – Saturday, October 31, 7:57 PM ET

Andy Pettitte (2-0, 2.37) clinched the ALCS for the Yankees in their 5-2 Game 6 win over the Angels, allowing a run on seven hits over 6.1 innings, along with six strikeouts and a single walk. The 37-year-old southpaw is 2-2 in seven career starts against the Phillies with a 3.67 ERA, but he’s 1-0 in two outings at Citizens Bank Park, posting a 0.75 ERA. Pettitte has allowed four runs in 12.2 innings on the road so far in the postseason, and his veteran experience will be a huge key in this game.

Cole Hamels (1-1, 6.75) lasted just 4.1 innings in a 10-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS, giving up three runs on just five hits. The problem is, three of those hits were solo homers, and going up against a home run-happy New York lineup can’t be encouraging. Hamels has faced the Yankees just twice, going 0-1 with a 2.77 ERA.

Northbet.com sportsbook odds have the Yankees as a -123 road favorite, and they’re 2-2 away from Yankee Stadium so far in the playoffs, while the Phillies are 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park. Hamels’ struggles have been puzzling, and it’s not a new thing: the 25-year-old southpaw hasn’t been himself all season, which is why it’s tough to put your faith in the Phillies.

Online betting pick: New York Yankees -123