Broncos vs. Colts NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Denver Broncos NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

The Denver Broncos return from their Week 14 bye riding a wave of momentum after scoring an exhilarating 41-32 victory over the Cleveland Browns, covering the NFL spread in one of the season's most chaotic games. A pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter with Cleveland looking to go in front when cornerback Ja’Quan McMillan made a diving interception and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown, shifting the game drastically in Denver's favor. Plays like McMillan’s have defined the Broncos’ resurgence under Sean Payton. Now 8-5 straight up (SU) and 10-3 against the spread (ATS), the Broncos are firmly positioned as the AFC’s No. 7 seed, with a solid cushion over the three teams than can steal their bid away. Payton’s leadership has revitalized a franchise that hasn’t seen postseason action since their Super Bowl triumph in 2015. This unexpected turnaround has also boosted Denver’s prospects in the futures market, with Bo Nix and the team emerging as favorites to end their playoff drought. With four games left on the docket, Denver is focused on securing their postseason spot. Week 15 betting presents a crucial test against an Indianapolis Colts team teetering on the playoff bubble in what promises to be a defining matchup in the thin air of the Mile High City.

Returning from the bye a season-high three games over .500, the Broncos odds of winning Super Bowl LIX and the AFC shortened to 40-1 and 15-1 from 45-1 and 20-1, respectively. Their odds to win the AFC West did however get taken off the board due to the Chiefs escaping with another win against the Chargers. Their adjusted in-season win total odds stayed put at 9.5 with exorbitant vig now aligned with the over. Denver entered the year +450 dogs to make the playoffs, but the “Yes” now reads -250 from -165 with the “No” now +200 from +140 after initially hitting the board -650. The Broncos currently hold the seventh and final seed in the AFC playoff chase with the Colts representing the first visible team in their rearview mirror.

NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Indianapolis Colts +4

Denver Broncos -4

Over/Under: 44.5

Money Line: Colts +170, Broncos -200

Denver Broncos Week 15 Matchup

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Denver Broncos will take on the Indianapolis Colts from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. Kickoff time is set for 4:25 p.m. ET with television coverage on CBS. The lookahead NFL Week 15 betting lines surfaced with Denver installed 5.5-point favorites and the total set at 43.5. Early action reports showed NFL crypto bettors gravitating to the Colts in what is expected to be one of the more competitive AFC matchups of the week. The Denver fade has continued this week with the number to beat down to -4 by way of the Broncos only being supported with 46 percent of the bets and 42 percent of the money. The Broncos have done a solid job protecting their house in going 4-2 both SU and ATS with the over cashing four times and 44.8 points scored on average. That’s a trend that’s carried over from last season with the team clocking in 9-6 SU and 8-7 ATS in its 15 home games under Payton’s watch. When favored to win those games, Denver stands 8-4 SU and 7-5 ATS with the over paying out seven times and an average of 46.3 points hitting the board. Total bettors look to be of the belief Anthony Richardson and Bo Nix exchange blows throughout with the Over/Under jumping to 45 and 70 percent of the total bets in favor of the line move. The Broncos have gone down in defeat two of the last three times they squared off against the Colts with the teams combining for low scorers each time (29 PPG).

Denver Broncos Week 14 Recap

The Denver Broncos secured a crucial 41-32 victory over the Cleveland Browns to improve to 8-5 SU and moneymaking 10-3 against the NFL spread, solidifying their hold on the AFC’s final playoff spot with a 76 percent postseason probability. The defense played a pivotal role, intercepting Jameis Winston three times, including two pick-sixes. Ja’Quan McMillian's 44-yard interception return with less than two minutes left sealed the win and front door cover, while Nik Bonitto added a 71-yard return for a score in the second quarter. Denver totaled 171 interception return yards, bailing out the offense during a high-scoring affair. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw for 294 yards, including a spectacular 93-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Mims Jr. Nix also threw two interceptions but extended his strong rookie campaign, earning NFL Rookie of the Week honors three times. The Broncos' running game contributed early, with short touchdown runs from Javonte Williams and Michael Burton, who scored just his second career TD. Denver's 93-yard strike to Mims and key defensive plays showcased their ability to deliver in high-pressure moments. Despite Winston’s franchise-record 497 passing yards and four touchdowns, Denver capitalized on his turnovers to pull away. The Broncos now head into their bye week with momentum, chasing their first playoff appearance since their Super Bowl-winning 2015 season.

2024 Denver Broncos Schedule, Results & Record

Founded in 1960 as charter members of the American Football League, the Denver Broncos did not post a winning record until 1973. In the franchise's early years, the Broncos were known for their hideous brown and yellow uniforms that included vertical socks. Even when they went to orange and blue in the mid-1960s, the team was still bad and ran on a shoestring budget. The biggest claim to fame for the Broncos was their win over the Detroit Lions in a 1966 exhibition game. It was the first exhibition game between the AFL and NFL and a shocking upset.

Led by the Orange Crush defense, Denver finally made the playoffs and the first Super Bowl in 1977, losing to the Dallas Cowboys.

In 1983, the franchise's fortunes changed forever with the arrival of first round draft choice John Elway. Elway rewrote the Broncos record book as a Hall of Fame quarterback. Elway and the Broncos lost three Super Bowls before finally winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1997 and 1998 before Elway retired to become a team executive.

Indianapolis Colts import Peyton Manning led the Broncos to two Super Bowls, including their most recent championship in 2015, before retiring after the game. Since then, the Broncos have struggled to find a credible quarterback—until the arrival of Russell Wilson in 2022, or so they thought. Now, it's "Bo Nix Season" in the Mile High City after upper management drafted the well-traveled collegiate star much earlier than experts had predicted in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Denver Broncos Past Seasons (2000)

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