Minnesota Vikings defeat Indianapolis Colts 16-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · NFL · Indianapolis Colts 10, Minnesota Vikings 16
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 41.5, with 26 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings final score and game recap
The Indianapolis Colts led 7-0 after the first quarter and 10-6 at halftime. The Minnesota Vikings outscored the Indianapolis Colts 10-0 in the second half, 10-0 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts): 18 carries for 95 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Seth McGowan (Indianapolis Colts): 11 carries for 46 yards.
- Kyler Murray (Minnesota Vikings): 14/24 passing for 150 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Jordan Mason (Minnesota Vikings): 15 carries for 68 yards.
Who covered the spread in Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings?
The Indianapolis Colts covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs, losing by 6 points.
The spread opened and closed at Minnesota Vikings -6.5.
Did Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went under: 26 points combined against a closing total of 41.5, under by 15.5. 16 of the 26 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 41.5.
How did AiQ's Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Minnesota Vikings to win at -325, a win (+$30.77 on a $100 bet).
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: Indianapolis Colts +3.5 covered, paying -102.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -122, with 7 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Indianapolis Colts won the first half, paying +200.
- First-half total 20.5: the under, paying -112, with 16 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Indianapolis Colts won the first quarter, paying +170.
- Indianapolis Colts team total 16.5: the under, paying +105, with 10 scored.
- Minnesota Vikings team total 24.5: the under, paying -110, with 16 scored.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Indianapolis Colts at +265 and the Minnesota Vikings at -335. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Vikings a 74% favorite. The Minnesota Vikings won as the favorite at -335: $29.85 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Minnesota Vikings, the best price before the game was -320 at Caesars: priced below fair (−1.5% value).
Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Indianapolis Colts 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times. That made it three straight losses for the Indianapolis Colts.
This result left the Minnesota Vikings 6-0 in the 2026 regular season (3-0 at home, 3-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 5 times. That made it six straight wins for the Minnesota Vikings.
What's next for Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings?
Next for the Indianapolis Colts: at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Vikings: at the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 1, 2026.