NFL predictions, picks, betting odds: Are the Colts favored vs. the Vikings?

It's time for the resistible force to battle the movable object when the Indianapolis Colts visit the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.

The Colts are the NFL's No. 31 scoring team, averaging 16.1 points per game. The Vikings have the No. 32 defense, allowing 403.7 yards per game.

The Colts' passing game struggles, averaging 5.9 yards per pass (28th). However, the Vikings allow 7.6 yards per pass play (32nd). Their 287.2 passing yards allowed per game are also the most in the NFL.

There's one big difference favoring Minnesota. The Colts have a -1.1 turnover margin per game (32nd). Minnesota is opportunistic, with a +0.5 turnover margin (4th).

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The Vikings are 3.5-point favorites, according to Draft Kings. The over/under is 47.5 points.

The Colts are 5-8 against the spread, covering in their 4 wins and in a 1-point loss to the Eagles. Four Colts games have gone over, including 3 of the past 4.

The Vikings are 6-6-1 ATS. Eight Minnesota games have gone over, including the past 3.

Here come the picks.

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Vikings 28-14

The Colts are coming off a bye, while the Vikings are coming off a road loss. The Colts offense has struggled in a big way this season, but the Minnesota defense has as well. But I give the Minnesota front an edge over the Colts offensive line. Look for the Vikings to bounce back here as the defense plays better.

Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com: Vikings 23-17

The Vikings being favored by just four points at home against the Colts is way more disrespectful than Minnesota being a road underdog in Detroit. While I've given up hope on the dull Vikings defense improving, Kirk Cousins provided optimism by authoring his best game of the season vs. the Lions. The No. 2 seed in the NFC is Minnesota's to lose with a favorable schedule down the stretch.

Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk: Vikings 30-17

It’s T-shirt and hat time for the Vikings. It’s “make plans for 2023” time for the Colts.

Sheil Kapadia, The Ringer: Vikings cover the spread

The Vikings defense ... got lit up last week for 464 yards and rank 27th against the pass, according to Football Outsiders’ DVOA metric. Unfortunately for Colts fans, I don’t think Indianapolis is capable of taking advantage of Minnesota’s vulnerable defense. Regardless of coach or quarterback — aside from a couple exceptions — Indianapolis has looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL for most of the season. I like the Vikings to rebound here.

Bill Bender, Sporting News: Vikings 30-21

The Colts had a bye week, and they will be looking to break a three-game losing streak under interim coach Jeff Saturday. Minnesota is coming off a divisional loss to the Lions. The Vikings are 6-1 S/U at home – and they get back on track against the Colts after a close first half.

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times: Vikings 27-23

The Vikings should bounce back after a humbling loss to Detroit. Minnesota’s defense isn’t great, but neither is the Indianapolis offense. Vikings’ offense makes the difference.

Maurice Moton, Bleacher Report: Vikings 30-24

The Vikings can control this game with their ground attack. Dalvin Cook may run for 150-plus yards against the Colts, who have surrendered an average of 177.7 rushing yards between Weeks 11 and 13. With the three-time Pro Bowl running back going downhill, Minnesota can keep the Indianapolis offense on the sideline to protect its 32nd-ranked pass defense.

Arif Hasan, Pro Football Network: Vikings win

The Vikings will still have to mind their P’s and Q’s against Jonathan Taylor in the run game, but without the rest of the offense supporting him, they’ll at least be able to stem the tide. On the other side of the ball, the Colts’ secondary won’t be able to keep up with Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins, the latter of whom seems to have turned the corner and is playing more consistent ball.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: NFL betting odds, picks, predictions: Colts vs. Vikings in NFL Week 15