At the beginning of the season, both Washington and New England face quarterback quandaries. For the Washington Football Team veteran journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick arrives from Miami. Following the retirement of Alex Smith, Washington needed a quick fix. Of course, quarterback Dwayne Haskins will go down as one of the greatest draft flops in NFL history. Owner Danny Boy Snyder’s Washington franchise will need years to dig out from that catastrophe. Meanwhile, New England begins its NFL betting odds without Tom Brady. Speaking of flops, Cam Newton was certainly one for the 2020 Patriots. Thus, Mac Jones was drafted.
Washington Football Team vs. New England Patriots NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, August 12, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts |
| Washington at New England TV Coverage: | NFL Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Washington | -2 (-108) | 34 (-115) | – |  |
| New England | +2 (-112) | 34 (-105) | – | |
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Washington At New England Patriots SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, live betting is going to be the preference of many gamblers. Quarterbacking will dominate the concerns of everyone involved. Most fans and bettors know what Ryan Fitzpatrick brings to Washington. So too does Cam Newton bring known offshore bookmaker credentials. Mac Jones is the ultimate wild card for the Patriots. Most preseason games have relatively low totals. That could make for some contrarian action on the over for this matchup.
Washington Football Team Overview
Last year Washington won the NFC East by default. As bad as Washington was, the rest of the division was even worse. This year the Cowboys are expected to be the team to beat in the NFC “Least.” Fitzpatrick is expected to be the Washington quarterback by default. Second string is projected to go to Taylor Heinicke. Defense remains the Pro football Bets strength of Washington.
New England Patriots Team Overview
First on the minds of Patriots fans and gamblers is Mac Jones. Last year Jones was flawless in leading Alabama to the national championship. In fact, Jones was expected to go early in the 2021 NFL Draft. Instead, he dropped down to 15th overall and the Patriots. New England head coach Bill Belichick is close to Alabama legend Nick Saban. Thus, The Hoodie respects Saban’s opinion and the development of players. That is why Jones will get the chance to unseat Newton.
Washington at New England vs. the Spread
- WA is 2-4 against the spread as preseason favorites
- WA is 1-6 under the total as an exhibition chalk
- Washington is 3-5 vs. the odds in preseason away games
- Washington is 3-4 under the total in away exhibition games
- 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
- The Patriots are 1-7 under the total as exhibition game dogs
- New England is 5-2 vs. the odds in preseason vs. Washington
- Washington and the Patriots are 3-1 over the total in preseason
- 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 at New England SBG Free Picks
Everyone in football credits Mac Jones for having good work habits as a student of the game. Accordingly, he should show well in his rookie exhibition opener.
Washington at New England SBG Best Bet: New England Patriots.