Indianapolis Colts Playoff Chances: Tracking the Colts Playoff Picture (Updated August 2025)

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The Indianapolis Colts fell short in 2024, missing the playoffs after finishing 8-9 and landing second in the AFC South. It wasn’t the outcome they were hoping for, especially in a division that felt wide open for most of the year. Heading into the 2025 season, expectations are low. According to the latest odds, the Colts’ playoff chances sit at just 32.3%, and there are more questions than answers heading into the season.

One of the biggest storylines? The quarterback battle. Anthony Richardson is expected to be fully cleared after last year’s shoulder injury, but the Colts brought in Daniel Jones to push him. GM Chris Ballard has emphasized it’s a true open competition, and head coach Shane Steichen will ultimately decide who gets the Week 1 start.

We’ll be tracking odds all year long, including movement on the Colts' playoff chances, win totals, Super Bowl futures, and more. Here’s a full breakdown of where things stand heading into the 2025-26 NFL season.

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Current Indianapolis Colts Playoff Chances in 2025-26

The latest Colts playoff chances are under 33%, according to the best Kentucky sportsbooks. You can find other futures odds below: 

⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: 32.3% (+210)
❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: 72.2% chance (-260)
🥇 Chance to Win AFC South: 21.3% chance (+370)
👑 Chance to Win AFC Championship: 1.9% chance (+5000)
🏆 Chance to Win Super Bowl: 0.8% chance (+12000)

Using DraftKings sportsbook, we got the above numbers by calculating the implied probability of Indianapolis's odds of making the playoffs.

What Are the Latest Colts Playoff Odds?

The Colts' odds to make the playoffs are +172 on FanDuel Sportsbook Kentucky and are +210 at DraftKings. Indy missed the playoffs last season, but finishing second in the AFC South gives the Colts a small glimmer of hope heading into 2025.

We broke down the Colts' playoff odds and other futures from FanDuel in the section below. If you want to bet on Indianapolis, use the best Kentucky sportsbook promos. They will maximize your bets value.

⭐️ To Make Playoffs: +172 (36.8% chance)
❌ To Miss Playoffs: -215 (68.3% chance)
🥇 To Win AFC South: +300 (25.0% chance)
👑 To Win AFC Championship: +3200 (3.0% chance)
🏆 To Win Super Bowl: +6500 (1.5% chance)
⭐️ Regular Season WinsO/U 7.5 wins (+100/-120)
📆 Last UpdatedAugust 11, 2025

The odds above are from FanDuel sportsbook.

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Are the Colts in the Playoffs? 

No, the Colts are not in the playoffs. It’s still too early for any team to have clinched a playoff spot in the 2025-26 season. The Colts’ playoff odds currently stand at +210 on DraftKings, giving Indy a 32.3% chance of making the postseason. These numbers reflect a team with clear potential but also plenty of work ahead before they can be considered serious playoff contenders.

Can the Colts Make the Playoffs?

Yes, the Colts can still make the playoffs. The 2025-26 NFL season hasn’t started yet, so no team has been officially eliminated from contention. Last season, Indianapolis stayed in the playoff race until Week 17, but a loss to the New York Giants ended their hopes. With a fresh start and a competitive AFC South, the Colts have a chance to turn things around if their key players step up and the quarterback battle settles in their favor.

Colts Upcoming Opponents & Schedule

The Colts open the 2025 season with back-to-back home games, hosting the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 and the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Later in the season, they’ll make an international trip to Berlin in Week 10 to face the Atlanta Falcons. The team has one primetime game on the schedule, a Week 16 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers.

Colts ScheduleLineResult
Week 1 vs. Miami DolphinsIND -1.5, ML -112TBD
Week 2 vs. Denver BroncosIND +3.5, ML +154TBD
Week 3 at Tennessee TitansIND +1.5, ML +102TBD
Week 4 at Los Angeles RamsIND +6.5, ML +230TBD
Week 5 vs. Las Vegas RaidersIND -1.5, ML -125TBD
Week 6 vs. Arizona CardinalsIND +1.5, ML +102TBD
Week 7 at Los Angeles ChargersIND +6, ML +210TBD
Week 8 vs. Tennessee TitansIND -3.5, ML -180TBD
Week 9 at Pittsburgh SteelersIND +3.5, ML +154TBD
Week 10 vs. Atlanta Falcons (Berlin)IND +1.5, ML -100TBD
Week 11 BYE--
Week 12 at Kansas City ChiefsIND +9.5, ML +330TBD
Week 13 vs. Houston TexansIND +1.5, ML +102TBD
Week 14 at Jacksonville JaguarsIND +3, ML +130TBD
Week 15 at Seattle SeahawksIND +3.5, ML +154TBD
Week 16 vs. San Francisco 49ersIND +3, ML +140TBD
Week 17 vs. Jacksonville JaguarsIND -1.5, ML -122TBD
Week 18 at Houston TexansIND +4.5, ML +180TBD
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Where Are the Colts in the AFC South Divisional Race?

The Colts finished second in the division last season and have the second-longest odds to win the division in the new season. Once the season kicks off, the standings can shift dramatically week to week, especially in a competitive AFC South.

Where Are the Colts in the AFC Wild Card Race?

The 8-9 Colts failed to secure an AFC Wild Card last season after losing to the Giants in Week 17. Indianapolis enters the 2025-26 season with the fourth-longest odds to win the AFC. Once the season gets underway, we’ll have a clearer picture of where teams stand in the wild card race and how realistic the Colts’ playoff chances are.

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Where to Bet on the Indianapolis Colts Making the Playoffs

There’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for Colts betting. All the Kentucky betting apps come with pros and cons. That said, big-name sportsbooks generally offer a wider range of markets that smaller operators can’t match.

That makes DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Kentucky some of your best options for Colts betting.

If you’re looking for an under-the-radar pick, we recommend checking out bet365 Kentucky.

Colts Playoff Chances

Looking at the Colts Playoff History & Results

From 1998 to 2018, the Indianapolis Colts enjoyed 21 consecutive seasons with either Peyton Manning or Andrew Luck on the roster. But since Luck retired in 2019, the Colts have opened each year with a new starting quarterback.

Assuming he's healthy, Anthony Richardson could break that streak this upcoming season. But with the addition of QB Daniel Jones, Richardson has a lot to prove. It will all come down to who is named the starting quarterback for the Colts to replicate the postseason success they had under Manning and Luck. In the section below, we broke down everything you need to know about the recent Colts' playoff history:

Note: * Indicates playoff appearance

2024 Record: 8-9 (Missed Playoffs)
2023 Record: 9-8 (Missed Playoffs)
2022 Record:4-12-1 (Missed Playoffs)
2021 Record:9-8 (Missed Playoffs)
2020 Record*:11-5 (Lost in Wild Card Round)
2019 Record:7-9 (Missed Playoffs)
2018 Record*:10-6 (Lost in Divisional Round)
2017 Record:4-12 (Missed Playoffs)
2016 Record:8-8 (Missed Playoffs)
2015 Record: 8-8 (Missed Playoffs)
2014 Record*: 11-5 (Lost in AFC Championship)
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Wes is an editor and writer for BetKentucky.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.

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