Nfl Week 17 Preview – Buffalo Bills vs Patriots

The last week of football year sees the Buffalo Bills visit the Patriots in an essential game for the New England Patriots. It also happens to be one that is filled with potential intrigue.

College football odds

The New England Patriots are in the heart of the playoff scramble like usual and the Buffalo Bills are out of the playoff racing again. Currently, the New England Patriots have the number one seed in the AFC, which means any team that would defeat them might have to do it in the Patriots’ house where they’re 6-1 this year proceeding into the game. That looks a tall order to say the least. The New England Patriots must win this game to wrap up the number one seed. Depending on the results of their competitions, lose it and either Baltimore or Pittsburgh might take the top seed.

College football betting

The sportsbooks have made the New England Patriots a 10.5 favorite. The expectation is the game may very well be high scoring with an over/under set at 50.5 points. Of all the competitions this weekend, this is the 2nd highest. It’s difficult to argue with such a high number since both teams have powerful offenses and iffy defenses.

The New England Patriots certainly come into this game very motivated to wrap up the number one seed. On paper, they appear to be a lock for the win and perhaps a overwhelming victory at that. Football competitions are not played in writing, nonetheless. The Buffalo Bills shattered a long losing streak last week by pummeling the Western Division leading Broncos. On top of this, way back in week 3 of the year, the Buffalo Bills actually defeat the New England Patriots 34-31 in Buffalo.

Plenty of bettors will think the Buffalo Bills have nothing to play for in this game and will come in flat. That may be a very serious perspective. In fact, the same might have been stated for last week and the Buffalo Bills played like a team possessed when they slaughtered the Broncos 40-14. Such a outcome makes this weeks game very intriguing from a wagering perspective.