The New England Patriots play host to the winless Tennessee Titans, Sunday Oct 18, as the Patriots hope to carry on their two game home win streak. The Titans beat the Patriots 27-24 in New England last meeting. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Patriots as -9.5 point home favs over the Titans with the over/under set at 49.5 points . Be sure to get your Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots NFL Week 6 Predictions in now at BetUS.com
The Titans (0-5) lost 9-31 to Indianapolis at home in Week 5 and sit dead last in the AFC South. Despite QB Kerry Collins pathetic overall 1,078 yards passing, five TD passes and seven interceptions they are still sticking with him. Why not give backup QB Vince Young a go? Their offense sits ranked 17th overall with a 21st ranked passing game and eighth ranked running game. Their only source of defense comes from their third ranked rush defense. The Titans average 16.8ppg and give up 27.8ppg, while averaging 14.7ppg on the road and allowing 24.7ppg.
The Patriots (3-2) lost in Denver 17-20 in Week 5 and sit second in the AFC East. QB Tom Brady made 19 of 33 passes for 215 yards with two TD passes, overall he’s thrown for 1,334 yards with six TD passes and two interceptions. Their top RB Sammy Morris had 17 carries for 68 yards, while WR Randy Moss was held to just one catch for 36 yards. WR Wes Welker was Brady’s go to guy with eight catches for 86 yards with a TD. They received some bad news with the season ending injury to RB Fred Taylor. LB Jerod Mayo returned to action after missing three weeks with a sprained MCL, he finished with six tackles. The Patriots will use their sixth ranked passing game to move the chains against the Titans 31st ranked pass defense . The Pats probably won’t run the ball much, with Fred Taylor out, against the Titans third best rush defense. The Patriots are 2-3 ATS and 2-3 over/under. The Pats average 20.8ppg and give up 18.2ppg, while averaging 26ppg at home and allowing 18.3ppg.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Titans are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Titans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Patriots are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 home games.
- Over is 5-1 in Titans last 6 games on fieldturf.
Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots
When: Sun, Oct 18, 2009 4:15 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Pats -9.5
Point-Spreads.com Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots NFL Week 6 Predictions
The Bottom Line: The Titans need to pull Collins and give Vince Young a try, what’s the worst that can happen. Be sure to get your Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots NFL Week 6 Predictions in now and Bet on sports at online sportsbook BetUS.com and receive up to 145% in Cash Bonuses and start winning today!
