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New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
- Updated: December 14, 2016
The New England Patriots (11-2) can clinch the AFC East for the eighth straight year—along with a first-round bye in the playoffs—with a win over the Denver Broncos (8-5) on Sunday as small road favorites. The Patriots saw their postseason run end a year ago in Denver, and they could hurt the playoff chances of the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos with a victory.
Point spread: The Patriots opened as three-point favorites; the total was 44 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark (line updates and matchup report).
NFL pick, via OddsShark computer: 25.8-19.6, Patriots (NFL picks on every game)
Why the Patriots can cover the spread
It may sound like a broken record, but a motivated Tom Brady is nearly unbeatable. The future Hall of Famer proved that again Monday night when New England defeated the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 and covered the spread as a six-point home favorite.
Brady equaled a season high with 406 passing yards and remains in the …