The Detroit Lions visit the New England Patriots in Week 12 NFL Action
It was looking like the New England Patriots had reached their breaking point earlier this season, but the franchise corrected its course to resume its role as a perennial contender. Heading into Week 12 they sit atop the futures market with 4/1 odds to win the Super Bowl XLIX. Their next opponents, the Detroit Lions, are 22/1 to win the championship.
The Patriots have seen their superstar QB Tom Brady throw for 24 touchdowns this season, and 20 came over the course of their six-game winning streak. Jonas Gray deserved a pat on the back in last week’s victory as he made 201 yards on 37 carries and four touchdowns.
Don’t expect another four rushing touchdowns out of Jonas Gray against the Detroit Lions in Week 12, but the rookie’s presence will help put pressure on a defense that should already have its hands full with Brady. Detroit will try to come out of a slump from their 14-6 loss last week to the Arizona Cardinals.
The Patriots currently lead the AFC with an 8-2 record heading into this weekend. Maintaining their lead in the conference against a defensive force like Detroit won’t be easy. The Lions are currently 7-3 SU.
NFL Betting Line – Lions vs Patriots:
- Point Spread: Patriots are laying 7½-points at home
- Over/Under: Game total 48 points
Last time out for New England, they were a 42-20 winner as they battled the Colts on the road. The Patriots covered in the match as a +3-point underdog, while 62 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Detroit was a 14-6 loser on the road against the Cardinals. They failed to cover the -1-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (20) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.
NFL Betting Preview – Lions vs Patriots
Detroit Lions:
- Team record: 7-3 SU,5-5 ATS
- Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 9 games
- Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
New England Patriots:
- Team record: 8-2 SU,6-4 ATS
- Current Streak: won 6 straight games
- New England is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England’s last 5 games
- New England is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
- Detroit home to Chicago Thursday, November 27
- New England at Green Bay Sunday, November 30
