Tennessee Titans defeat Indianapolis Colts 26-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · NFL · Tennessee Titans 26, Indianapolis Colts 20
Tennessee Titans defeated Indianapolis Colts 26–20 on Sunday, October 18, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Titans covered the +6.5 spread and the game went over 43.5, finishing at 46 points.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts final score and game recap
The Colts dominated the first half, building a 13–0 lead by intermission. Tennessee scored 6 points in the third quarter and 20 points in the fourth to win 26–20.
Carnell Tate led the Titans with 6 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown. Tony Pollard rushed 19 times for 76 yards. For Indianapolis, Daniel Jones completed 22 of 42 passes for 269 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Jonathan Taylor ran 21 times for 94 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts?
Tennessee Titans covered as a +6.5 underdog, winning outright by six points. The spread opened at Indianapolis Colts –7 and closed at –6.5, with late money shifting toward Tennessee.
Did Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts go over or under the total?
The game went over 43.5, finishing at 46 points—2.5 points above the line. The total opened at 44 and closed at 43.5.
How did AiQ's Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts predictions do?
AiQ posted a 35–29 record across all graded picks on this game. The moneyline pick on Indianapolis Colts at –291 lost. The spread pick on Tennessee Titans +6.5 won. The total pick on over 43.5 won. AiQ's player-prop record was 35–28.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record stood at 35–28 across 63 graded picks. Notable results:
- Laquon Treadwell over 2.5 receptions at –102: actual 2 – LOSS
- Jonathan Taylor under 89.5 rushing yards at –113: actual 94 – LOSS
- Josh Downs under 53.5 receiving yards at –112: actual 40 – WIN
- Keenan Allen over 47.5 receiving yards at –113: actual 82 – WIN
- Calvin Ridley over 13.5 receiving yards at –109: actual 0 – LOSS
- Daniel Jones over 30.5 pass attempts at –118: actual 42 – WIN
- Daniel Jones under 1.5 passing touchdowns at –145: actual 1 – WIN
- Jonathan Taylor over 19.5 receiving yards at –108: actual 57 – WIN
- Tony Pollard under 57.5 rushing yards at –111: actual 76 – LOSS
- Carnell Tate over 49.5 receiving yards at –114: actual 70 – WIN
- Jonathan Taylor under 113.5 rush-reception yards at –114: actual 151 – LOSS
- Tony Pollard under 8.5 receiving yards at –106: actual 0 – WIN
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
- First-half moneyline: Indianapolis Colts won the first half (paid –238)
- Tennessee Titans team total 18.5: Over (paid –120); Titans scored 26
- First-quarter moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- First-half spread: Indianapolis Colts –3.5 covered (paid –115)
- First-quarter total 7.5: Under (paid –115); zero points scored
- Indianapolis Colts team total 25.5: Under (paid –113); Colts scored 20
- First-half total 21.5: Under (paid –112); 13 points scored
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Tennessee Titans +237 and Indianapolis Colts –291, implying a 29 percent win probability for Tennessee and 71 percent for Indianapolis after removing the 4.1 percent vig. The Titans' victory paid $237 on a $100 bet. AiQ's moneyline expectation was priced at –280 with a +0.9 percent edge, indicating positive expected value despite the loss. The spread moved half a point toward Tennessee, which ultimately covered. The total slipped from 44 to 43.5, aligning with the over result.
Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts betting trends: 2026 season
Tennessee sits 1–5 overall with a 0–3 home record and 1–2 away/neutral. They are 3–3 against the spread in six games with recorded lines and have hit the over twice while going under four times. Their last five results: W, L, L, L, L.
Indianapolis is 2–4 overall with a 1–2 home record and 1–2 away/neutral. They are 3–3 against the spread in six games and have gone over four times versus two unders. Their last five results: L, L, W, W, L, with a current two-game losing streak.
What's next for Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts?
The Titans host Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 25. The Colts travel to Minnesota Vikings the same day.