Indianapolis -3.5pts won the game, which was not unexpected. The teams entered the game evenly matched; Indianapolis -3.5pts had a 50% chance to win before the game started
Cincinnati +3.5pts made it a game early, taking their largest lead toward the beginning of the game, when they had a 55% chance of winning. But Indianapolis -3.5pts responded, regaining the lead and maintaining control for the duration of the game.