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

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The Indianapolis Colts fell short in 2024, missing the playoffs after finishing 8-9 and placing second in the AFC South. It wasn’t the outcome they expected, especially in a division that stayed wide open most of the year. With a 5-1 record, the Colts’ playoff chances have climbed to 86.7%. Indianapolis now travels to Los Angeles to take on the 4-2 Chargers in Week 7.

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 at 86.7%, according to the best Kentucky sportsbooks. You can find other futures odds below: 

⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: 86.7% (-650)
❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: 18.2% chance (+450)
🥇 Chance to Win AFC South: 62.9% chance (-170)
👑 Chance to Win AFC Championship: 11.8% chance (+750)
🏆 Chance to Win Super Bowl 60: 6.3% chance (+5800)

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 -520 on FanDuel Sportsbook Kentucky and -650 on DraftKings. Indy missed the playoffs last season, but sitting on top of the AFC South gives the Colts a glimmer of hope in 2025.

We broke down the Colts' playoff odds and other futures 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: -650 (86.7% chance)
❌ To Miss Playoffs: +450 (18.2% chance)
🥇 To Win AFC South: -170 (62.9% chance)
👑 To Win AFC Championship: +750 (11.8% chance)
🏆 To Win Super Bowl: +1500 (6.3% chance)
⭐️ Regular Season WinsO/U 11.5 wins (+120/-140)
📆 Last UpdatedOctober 16, 2025
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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 -650, giving Indy an 86.7% chance of making the postseason. The numbers reflect a team with plenty of potential, but consistency will be the key to keeping them in the mix.

Can the Colts Make the Playoffs?

Yes, the Colts can still make the playoffs. The 2025–26 NFL season is still in its early stages, 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 be playoff contenders if key players continue to step up and the quarterback battle continues to settle in their favor.

Colts Upcoming Opponents & Schedule

The Colts opened the 2025 season with back-to-back wins, 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 -112W 33-8
Week 2 vs. Denver BroncosIND +2.5, ML +110W 29-28
Week 3 at Tennessee TitansIND -4.5, ML -205W 41-20
Week 4 at Los Angeles RamsIND +3.5, ML +160L  27-20
Week 5 vs. Las Vegas RaidersIND -7, ML -360W 40-6
Week 6 vs. Arizona CardinalsIND -6.5, ML -310W 31-27
Week 7 at Los Angeles ChargersIND +1.5, ML +105TBD
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 enter this year with the shortest odds to win the division, starting off with a 5–1 record. Once the season gets underway, the standings can shift dramatically from week to week, especially in a competitive division.

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 has the third-shortest odds to win the AFC. Once the season progresses, 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. It's worth noting, Jones has been named starter for Week 1. 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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