The New England Patriots need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. The Denver Broncos look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos prediction.
New England Patriots Betting Preview
The New England Patriots have lost to the Giants, Chargers, and Chiefs since their bye week. The Pats have scored a combined 13 points in their last 3 games. Mac Jones is completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 2,120 yards, 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Demario Douglas and Hunter Henry have combined for 862 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Kendrick Bourne has 37 receptions. The New England Patriots ground game is averaging 98.4 yards per contest, and Rhamondre Stevenson leads the way with 619 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, New England is allowing 21.4 points and 308.3 yards per game. Jahlani Tavai leads the New England Patriots with 90 tackles, Christian Barmore has 5.5 sacks and Kyle Dugger has 2 interceptions.
New England Patriots Team Facts
- The Patriots have lost each of their last six Sunday games.
- The Patriots have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five Week 16 games against AFC opponents.
- The Patriots have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five games against the Broncos.
- The Patriots have lost the first quarter in three of their last four games against AFC West opponents.
- The Patriots have lost the first half in eight of their last nine Sunday games as underdogs.
Denver Broncos Betting Preview
The Denver Broncos have lost to the Texans and Lions in their last 3 weeks. Russell Wilson is completing 66.2 percent of his passes for 2,832 yards, 24 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy have combined for 1,351 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Samaje Perine has 41 receptions. The Denver Broncos ground game is averaging 112.7 yards per contest, and Javonte Williams leads the way with 677 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Denver is allowing 25.1 points and 382.4 yards per game. Alex Singleton leads the Denver Broncos with 141 tackles, Nik Bonitto has 7 sacks and Justin Simmons has 3 interceptions.
Denver Broncos Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the Broncos’ last nine Week 16 games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Broncos’ last seven Week 16 games.
- The Broncos have won the first quarter in each of their last six games at Empower Field at Mile High.
- The Broncos have won the first half in each of their last four home games against AFC opponents.
- The Broncos have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six home games.
New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos prediction
The New England Patriots don’t have the offense to get the job done most weeks, and now there’s no reason to even try to win, as they should be eyeing a top draft pick. Anyway, the Patriots are 4-10 ATS on the season. The Denver Broncos have had some recent hiccups, but they’ve still won 6 of their last 8 games and are in the thick of the playoff race. While there are better bets out there this week, the Broncos should win his game at home by a touchdown. I can’t get there with the Patriots. Give me the Broncos.