Have Bettors Boosted Patriots Point Spread Too High

Set as the favorites, the New England Patriots point spread is set at -3.5 over at Bovada. Some books have the Pats set as high as -6-point favorites.

Patriots Point Spread Too High?

However, many bettors are beginning to question laying money on a spread for the Pats as favorites between 3-6 points because it may be set too high.

A lot of factors go into setting a point spread, but one of the biggest factors that cause point spreads to fluctuate throughout the days before a game is public betting. The Pats are a favorite among bettors which may be creating a deceptive point spread.

Taking a look at Denver’s trends and comparing them to the Pats betting trends paints a picture that should develop with the Broncos as favorites.

Denver will be at home and can put points on the board their fairly easily. They have covered over their last five games as underdogs.

New England is 1-5 against the spread over their last six home games. They are also 1-5 over their last six AFC Championship games.

As you seen by the above stats, the Broncos should be the favorites by the number. In other words, bettor could lay money on Denver at a value.