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

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The Indianapolis Colts didn't have the season they were hoping for, missing the 2024 postseason and finishing second in the AFC South with an 8-9 record. Even though the latest Indianapolis Colts playoff chances aren't very promising at 33.3%, the season has yet to start, and the Colts could shock us all and make the 2025 playoffs.

Let's break down everything you need to know about the Colts' playoff chances in the 2025-26 season.

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Current Indianapolis Colts Playoff Chances in 2025-26

The latest Colts playoff chances are slightly under 35%, according to the best Kentucky sportsbooks. You can find other futures odds below: 

⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: 33.3% (+200)
❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: 71.4% chance (-250)
🥇 Chance to Win AFC South: 20.8% chance (+380)
👑 Chance to Win AFC Championship: 1.6% chance (+6000)
🏆 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 +176 according to FanDuel Sportsbook Kentucky and are +200 at DraftKings. The Colts missed the playoffs last season, but finishing second in the AFC South gives Indianapolis a glimmer of hope.

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: +176 (36.2% chance)
❌ To Miss Playoffs: -220 (68.8% chance)
🥇 To Win AFC South: +300 (25.0% chance)
👑 To Win AFC Championship: +3400 (2.9% chance)
🏆 To Win Super Bowl: +7000 (1.4% chance)
⭐️ Regular Season WinsO/U 9.5 wins (+250/-300)
📆 Last UpdatedJune 2, 2025

The above odds are from FanDuel sportsbook.

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Are the Colts in the Playoffs? 

No, the Colts are not in the playoffs. It is too early for a team to clinch a playoff spot in the 2025-26 season. The Colts' playoff odds are +200 at DraftKings, giving them a 33.3% chance of making the postseason.

Can the Colts Make the Playoffs?

Yes, the Colts can still make the playoffs. The 2025-26 NFL season has not started, so no team has been eliminated from playoff contention yet. Last year, Indianapolis was in the playoff hunt until Week 17. Following a loss to the New York Giants in Week 17, the Colts were eliminated from playoff contention. 

Colts Upcoming Opponents & Schedule

The Colts kick off the season hosting the Miami Dolphins and travel to Berlin in Week 10 to take on the Atlanta Falcons. They have one primetime game on their schedule, a Week 16 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

Colts ScheduleLineResult
Week 1 vs. Miami DolphinsIND -1.5, ML -118TBD
Week 2 vs. Denver BroncosIND +3.5, ML +145TBD
Week 3 at Tennessee TitansIND +1.5, ML +100TBD
Week 4 at Los Angeles RamsIND +6.5, ML +230TBD
Week 5 vs. Las Vegas RaidersIND -1.5, ML -122TBD
Week 6 vs. Arizona CardinalsIND +1.5, ML +100TBD
Week 7 at Los Angeles ChargersIND +6, ML +195TBD
Week 8 vs. Tennessee TitansIND -3.5, ML -175-
Week 9 at Pittsburgh SteelersIND +3.5, ML +145TBD
Week 10 vs. Atlanta Falcons (Berlin)IND +1.5, ML -108TBD
Week 11 BYE--
Week 12 at Kansas City ChiefsIND +9.5, ML +310TBD
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 +145TBD
Week 16 vs. San Francisco 49ersIND +3, ML +130TBD
Week 17 vs. Jacksonville JaguarsIND -1.5, ML -120TBD
Week 18 at Houston TexansIND +4.5, ML +160TBD
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Where Are the Colts in the AFC South Divisional Race?

The Colts finished second in the division in the 2024-25 season and have the second-longest odds to win the division in the new season. Once the season starts, standings will change significantly each week.

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 fourth-longest odds to win the AFC ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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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 unique pros and cons. But big-name books generally offer a wider selection of markets, and smaller operators can't match that.

That means books like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Kentucky are your best bet.

For an under-the-radar pick, we recommend 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 Roesch

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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