Betting lines and score predictions for Patriots in week five
The New England Patriots get their second home game of the season against the Detroit Lions in week five. How can we expect this game to go? Their matchup against the Packers was a bit of a disappointment, but it’s hard to win a game against any opponent when your third string quarterback is taking significant snaps.
As of now, it seems unknown who ends up taking the snaps on Sunday, but New England might have their hands full. The Detroit Lions have the top scoring offense in the NFL, but they also have the worst scoring defense. Unfortunately, the Patriots’ offense has not been able to get going. Could they break through against Detroit?
On the flip side, can the Patriots’ defense contain the Lions’ offense, which has been on fire with Jared Goff?
Betting lines and predictions for Patriots in week five
According to FanDuel, the Patriots are 3.5 point favorites against the Lions. I’d expect that number to change depending on who is named the starter in week five. The over/under point total for the game is 45.5, which is on the higher end.
I’d expect the teams to combine for more points. I do find it a bit interesting that New England is favored in this game. The Lions have allowed the third most rushing yards in the NFL this season. They are giving up a whopping 5.6 yards per carry as well.
Perhaps the betting markets are expecting New England to win the game on the ground with the quarterback uncertainty.
As for my prediction, I am truly going back and forth between the two teams. There is a clear coaching advantage for the Patriots, along with an advantage on the defensive side. The offense is clearly one sided, so perhaps this ends up being a true back and forth game.
There is more unknown with the New England Patriots in my opinion, so I’m going to give the Lions the nod in this one.