The NFL Week 17 Saturday tripleheader kicks off with the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) and New England Patriots (3-12) facing off at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast live on NFL Network.
The Chargers are 6-point favorites over the Patriots. Los Angeles was only laying 4 points before the line moved overnight. The game total has remained steady at 42.5 points scored, while Los Angeles is -270 on the moneyline and New England is +220.
Let's get into my Patriots vs Chargers predictions and NFL picks.
Los Angeles played on Thursday night in Week 16, when it won against the Broncos. Justin Herbert had for 284 passing yards and 2 TDs while Gus Edwards had 2 touchdown runs. Edwards is out this week, although J.K. Dobbins is set to return. The Patriots lost 24-21 to the Bills despite a strong effort in Orchard Park.
Chargers vs. Patriots Prediction
Against the Spread
While Drake Maye has played good football of late and the Patriots played a competitive game in Buffalo, I see this as more of a hangover spot for New England than a trap spot for LA.
Therefore, I like the Chargers against the spread to kick off Saturday's slate. I bet this at Chargers -4 on Friday and would play it at the key number of -6 or lower.
Over/Under
I also do not see any value on the total in this matchup.
My Pick: Chargers -5.5
Chargers vs. Patriots Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Chargers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6 -110 | 42.5 -110o / -110u | -270 |
| Patriots Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6 -110 | 42.5 -110o / -110u | +220 |
- Chargers vs. Patriots spread: Chargers -6 (-110)
- Chargers vs. Patriots over/under: 42.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Chargers vs. Patriots moneyline: Chargers -270, Patriots +220
- Chargers vs. Patriots best bet: Chargers -5.5 (FanDuel)
MyChargers vs. Patriots best bet is on the Chargers, with the best odds currently available at BetMGM. For all of your NFL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NFL odds page.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots Preview
It appears the ole wiseguys are banking on the Chargers to get it done on the road this Saturday, which caused the drastic line movement in this game.
Congratulations to the Patriots, who lost last week by double digits yet won the consolation of not letting the Bills' offense look legendary.
Now you can start letting the narratives fly: West Coast team traveling east, holidays, etc.
The spot may not reveal a prime spot for the Chargers, but let’s not get it twisted: This isn’t some sort of frozen tundra game in a Brady/Belichick-led Gillette Stadium. Conditions should be cold, not freezing, and the current Patriots are just trying to get out the season.
With the spread of 4 for most of the week and a lower total of 42.5, betting insights are revealing. The Chargers, as modest road favorites, took on smart bets at -4 despite already taking in the majority of the action.
Although 3 and 4 are key numbers, especially in predicted low-scoring games, savvy resources may have blowout on their minds when the Chargers, 10-5 ATS this season, meet the Patriots. The icing on the cake is top NFL experts banking on the Chargers to cover the spread as well, further cementing the pick on Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert to keep rolling.
This has more of a chance to be a hangover spot for New England post-Buffalo than a trap spot for the Chargers. LA should be able to control the line of scrimmage with Joe Alt (No. 7 in pass-block win rate) and Rashawn Slater (No. 7 in run-block win rate).
My Pick: Chargers -4
Chargers vs. Patriots Betting Trends
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