The Buffalo Bills host the red hot New England Patriots, Sunday Dec 26, as the Patriots try for a seventh straight win and try to clinch home field advantage in the AFC. The Pats lead the Bills 10-0 SU. NFL oddsmakers have the Patriots as -9 point road favorites over the Bills while the game's total has been posted at 44 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Point Spreads for your NFL Week 16 Predictions on the New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills Betting Odds.
The Patriots (12-2) (7-0 V) beat Green Bay 31-27, at home, in Week 15 and lead the AFC East, two games ahead of the NY Jets. QB Tom Brady completed 15 of 24 passes for 163 yards with two TD’s and no interceptions. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis had six carries for 38 yards with a TD, while RB Danny Woodhead had nine carries for 59 yards. WR Wes Welker made three catches for 42 yards and WR Aaron Hernandez made four for 31 with two TD’s. Their defense had five sacks and one interception. During their six game win streak, the Patriots have beaten five playoff worthy teams: in Pittsburgh, New York Jets, Green Bay, Chicago and Indianapolis. They are playing the best ball in the NFL. Their defense is just as good as their offense and they are running the ball just as much as they throw. RB’s Danny Woodhead and BenJarvus Green-Ellis are going to have huge games against the Bills league worst rush defense. The Pats offense is ranked ninth overall (355ypg) with a 10th ranked pass game (242ypg) and a 15th ranked running game (112ypg). The Patriots score the most amount of points per-game (31.9ppg). RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis leads the Pats offense with 12 TD’s. The Patriots battle the Bills 23rd ranked defense (360ypg), their seventh ranked pass rush (202ypg) and their league worst ranked rush defense (158ypg). The Bills give up the 25th most points per-game (25.2ppg).
The Bills (4-10) (2-5 H) won in Miami 17-14, in Week 15, and will not be in the playoffs. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick made 16 of 26 passes for 223 yards with two TD’s and one interception. RB Fred Jackson had 15 carries for 36 yards, while WR Steve Johnson made six catches for 69 yards with a TD and WR David Nelson made three for 61 with a TD. Their defense got three sacks and one interception. This game figures to be a true test of how far the Bills have progressed under their new coach Chan Gailey. While the victory this past Sunday over the Miami Dolphins was the Bills first win of the year against a team with a winning record, how will they stack up against a team tied for the best record in the NFL? It’s simple, they are going to get slaughtered like lambs at the altar. The Bills are ranked 24th on offense (310ypg) with a 24th ranked pass game (199ypg) and a 17th ranked ground game (111ypg). Steve Johnson leads the Bills with 10 TD’s. The Bills face the Pats 28th ranked defense (374ypg), their 30th ranked pass rush (263ypg) and their 15th ranked rush defense (111ypg). The Pats give up the 16th least amount of points per-game (21.6ppg). Devin McCourty leads the Pats defense with six interceptions.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 16.
- Patriots are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games on turf.
- Patriots are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
- Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
- Patriots are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Buffalo.
- Patriots are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Buffalo.
- Favorite is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 meetings.
- Under is 17-6 in the last 23 meetings.
- Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills
When: Sun, Dec 26, 1:00 PM ET
Pick: Patriots -9
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The Bottom Line: The Pats can run the ball all day against the Bills. Be sure to get your NFL Week 16 Predictions on the New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills Betting Odds in early.
