The Lions will play the Colts on Saturday, August 29th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 1:08 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NFL Net.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2026-27 NFL preseason is underway for the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Lions currently have a 95.33 preseason power ranking (87.67 for the 2025 preseason). Contrast this to the Indianapolis Colts who'll play this matchup with a 91.33 preseason power ranking (95.33 in 2025).
- Away Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions currently have a 0-1-0 record as an away team (1-0-0 in 2025). They now rank 3rd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Indianapolis Colts - The Indianapolis Colts currently have a 0-1-0 record as a home team (0-1-0 in 2025). They now rank 3rd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions rank 15th (31) in the preseason, with the Indianapolis Colts ranked 20th (19) for points scored in the 2026 preseason.
- Points Against - The Detroit Lions are 17th (29) in the preseason for points against. The Indianapolis Colts stand 8th (47) in the 2026 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Detroit Lions have a 1-1-0 preseason record, with the Indianapolis Colts at 0-1-1. Last year, the Detroit Lions had a 1-3-0 preseason record, with the Indianapolis Colts finishing with a 1-2-0 standing.
Best Lions at Colts Odds
| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Indianapolis Colts |
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| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Indianapolis Colts |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Indianapolis Colts are -3.5 -108 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Detroit Lions are +3.5 -132 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 37.5 -117 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $117 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 37.5 -122 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $122 to win $100 betting the under.
The Indianapolis Colts are the -182 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Detroit Lions are the +130 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetRiversBet |
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Lions
Colts
8/29/26 1:08pm EDT | +3.5 -132-3.5 -108 |
Underdog Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $75.76 at -132 odds.
A +3.5 Detroit Lions underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Indianapolis Colts - Indianapolis Colts bettors risk $100 to win $92.59 at -108 odds.
A -3.5 Indianapolis Colts favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts Prop Bets
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Lions
Team Total Points
DET at IND 8/29/26 1:08pm EDT | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -130Bet |
Colts
Team Total Points
DET at IND 8/29/26 1:08pm EDT | 19.5 o -13419.5 u -107Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Preseason Week 3 | Lions vs Colts Saturday, August 29th, 2026 | DET 25, IND 16 Lucas Oil Stadium | Lions by 9 |
| 2024 Week 12 | Lions vs Colts Sunday, November 24th, 2024 | DET 24, IND 6 Lucas Oil Stadium | Lions by 18 |
| 2022 Preseason Week 2 | Lions vs Colts Saturday, August 20th, 2022 | DET 27, IND 26 Lucas Oil Stadium | Lions by 1 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
Detroit Lions & Indianapolis Colts Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Detroit Lions Futures Odds|
Team | BetRivers |
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| Lions | +1700 Bet |
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Team | BetRivers |
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| Colts | +5500 Bet |
Detroit Lions & Indianapolis Colts Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at 1:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other August 29, 2026 NFL Games
- Chicago Bears vs Tennessee Titans - 8/29/26 6:00pm EDT