Once upon a time, Belichick was once touted as the GOAT of NFL coaches. Now, he faces the prospect of a potential date with the firing squad. And it would be well-deserved. The New England Patriots are a pitiful bunch. But nobody is feeling pity or sorrow for an organization that was once full of arrogance. Belichick is most responsible for this NFL odds mess due to his terrible handling of players and coaching personnel. On Thursday night, the Patriots take on the Pittsburgh Steelers and The Hoodie’s old coaching rival, Mike Tomlin.
New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, December 7, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA. |
| TV Coverage: | Prime Video |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Patriots | +6 -110 | 30 -110 | +215 |  |
| Steelers | -6 -110 | 30 -110 | -265 | |
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New England Patriots Team Overview
Last game, the New England Patriots lost 6-0 against the Los Angeles Chargers as 4.5-point home dogs. The game went under the online betting total of 38.5. New England has a record of 2-10 straight up, 2-10 against the spread, and 3-9 over/under the total. New England ranks 28th for total offense, 23rd for passing, 22nd for rushing, and 32nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 8th overall, 16th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 16th for points allowed. Also, New England ranks 24th for fewest turnovers lost and 29th for takeaways.
Khalil Mack had a pair of sacks to headline a dominant defensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers. In sum, Los Angeles totaled five sacks, two of which extinguished a potential fourth-quarter rally by the Patriots. Cameron Dicker kicked a pair of 38-yard field goals in the second quarter. Accordingly, the Chargers had all the offense they would need to snap a three-game skid.
Neither quarterback could find their footing due to rainy, cold conditions. Overall, Los Angeles’ Justin Herbert completed 22 of 37 passes for 212 yards. At the same time, Zappe finished with 141 yards on 13-for-25 passing. Zappe was making his first start of the season in place of Mac Jones, who was benched. Consider Jones has thrown for ten touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 11 games this season. Although it lost its fifth straight game, New England outgained the Chargers 257-241.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last game, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-10 against the Arizona Cardinals as 6-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 41. Pittsburgh has a record of 7-5 straight up, 7-5 against the spread, and 2-10 over/under the total. Pittsburgh ranks 25th for total offense, 28th for passing, 14th for rushing, and 28th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 22nd overall, 19th against the pass, 22nd against the rush, and 6th for points allowed. Also, Pittsburgh ranks 4th for fewest turnovers lost and 3rd for takeaways.
James Conner rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries for the Arizona Cardinals. In turn, two severe weather delays marred the game. Kyler Murray went 13-of-23 passing for 145 yards and a touchdown to flank Conner for the Cardinals. By contrast, Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett suffered an ankle injury during the second quarter and did not return. Hence, Mitch Trubisky replaced him and went 11-of-17 passing for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Patriots at Steelers SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Patriots are an NFL betting odds mess. New England has not earned the trust of a recommendation.
Patriots at Steelers SBG Best Bet: Pittsburgh Steelers.