New England Patriots at Detroit Lions 8/8/19 - NFL Betting Odds & Picks
New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions
NFL: 7:30 PM EST
Aug. 06, 2019
TV: NA
Latest Odds : NE -1.5 Total 35.5
The New England Patriots kick off their preseason with a trip to Detroit to take on the Lions. The Patriots went 11-5 during the regular season last year before winning the super bowl. New England knocked off the Chargers and Chiefs before taking out the Rams. Rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry suffered a leg injury on Wednesday.
Bill Belichick will remain on the sideline as the head coach of the Patriots. Belichick will enter his 20 year at the helm with New England. Belichick carries a 304-225 career record with the Patriots.
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The Detroit Lions to rebuild after a losing 6-10 record last season. The Lions beat the Patriots last season 26-10. Detroit will rotate Tom Savage and David Fales as their quarterbacks through the preseason.
Matt Patricia enters his 2nd season as the Lions head coach. Patricia spent 9 seasons as they New England Patriots defensive coordinator. Also former Patriot Danny Amendola has been a standout during practice. The Lions have also added offensive linemen Joe Dahl to help protect Stafford.
Recent Betting Trends:
Patriots are 40-17 ATS in their last 57 games overall.
Lions are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 Thursday games.
Under is 10-4 in Patriots last 14 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Lions last 5 home games.
Free Betting Pick: New England Patriots -1.5
Although it is only preseason Bill Belichick will not want to lost to Matt Patricia for a second straight game. The Patriots are a one point road favorite and this line screams New England. Look for the Patriots to have better discipline in this first preseason game which gives them the edge. Final Score Prediction, New England Patriots win and cover ATS 20-17.