Washington vs. Patriots NFL Preseason Openers Betting Game Analysis & Odds

Bill Belichick had a heaping helping of humble pie in 2020.  To show, Tom Brady won a Super Bowl at Tampa in his first season away from the Hoodie.  Meanwhile, Belichick’s Patriots were no longer at their Super Bowl best form.  Cam Newton proved to be no solution as quarterback.  This added to the pain of Brady winning it all.  But to Belichick’s credit, he aggressively moved ahead.  Alabama quarterback Mac Jones was New England’s first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.  Jones will be given every opportunity to win the job in preseason.

Washington at New England Patriots CashBet Wagering Analysis

Despite the poor 2020 campaign, Belichick and the Patriots remain popular sportsbook brand.  New England will get plenty of support as the home team.  There is a sense that Belichick will task his team with having a good preseason.  Most important of all this preseason is to belong to Mac Jones.  Gamblers find the Alabama star an intriguing possibility.  Live betting on the Patriots will generate plenty of activity too.  Lineup changes and Jones’ status during the game will be monitored closely.

Sharps see Washington as a probable contrarian bet.  Wise Guys know the masses will be flocking to the Patriots.  Thus, the potential for some enhanced value on the Washington Football teams certainly exists.  Ryan Fitzpatrick is not the most popular quarterback with gamblers.  But he is respected for being that veteran that has seen everything in his NFL career.  Backup quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen, and Steven Montez will generate live betting.

Fitzpatrick’s Next Stop

Ryan Fitzpatrick, age 38, has been in the NFL since 2005.  Overall, Washington is the tenth team that Fitzpatrick will play for in his career.  For the past two seasons, Fitzpatrick played at Miami.  While the Dolphins were not a Betting on Super Bowl threat, Fitzpatrick played reasonably well.  But once top draft pick Tua Tagovailoa took the reins, Fitzpatrick was expendable.

Second-year Washington coach Ron Rivera won rave reviews for his 2020 performance.  To illuminate, Rivera used his defensive expertise to spark an NFC East division title.  Offensive coordinator Scott Turner will be tasked with getting the offense up to speed and sorting through Washington’s quarterbacks during the preseason.

The Hoodie Tempted by Big Mac

Naturally, Bill Belichick is obsessed with a return to glory with the Super Bowl betting odds. This preseason will feature plenty of reps for Mac Jones.  Indeed, Jones will get every opportunity to win the starting job from the discredited Cam Newton.

Washington Football Team at New England Patriots Against the Spread

Overall, Washington is 2-4 against the spread as preseason favorites.  Washington is 1-6 under the NFL betting total as exhibition chalk.  Washington is 3-5 vs. the odds in preseason away games.  And then Washington is 3-4 under the total in away exhibition games.

In sum, New England got the cash in three of their last four home exhibition games.  The Patriots are 7-1 over the total in preseason games at Gillette Stadium.  New England has covered six consecutive exhibition games as a dog.  While the Patriots are 1-7 under the total as exhibition game dogs.

To summarize, New England is 5-2 vs. the odds in preseason vs. Washington.

Washington and the Patriots are 3-1 over the total in the preseason.  Specifically at New England, the Patriots are 3-0 vs. the line against Washington.  Washington and the Pats are 3-0 over the total in the preseason at Gillette Stadium.

Washington Football Team at New England Patriots CashBet Free Pick  

In this situation, Washington will bring better than expected NFL gambling value.  Public money is flowing hard on New England, with no reason other than branding.

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