{"id":5976,"date":"2010-08-02T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2010-08-02T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/?p=5976"},"modified":"2010-08-01T23:21:54","modified_gmt":"2010-08-02T04:21:54","slug":"2010-11-new-england-patriots-betting-odds-schedule-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/2010-11-new-england-patriots-betting-odds-schedule-analysis-5976\/","title":{"rendered":"2010-11 New England Patriots Betting Odds & Schedule Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Are the Pats No Longer the Team To Beat in the AFC East?<\/figcaption><\/figure>Defense (or a lack thereof) was definitely the downfall of the New England Patriots last season, proven on the very first play of their divisional playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens when RB Ray Rice busted loose for an 83-yard touchdown run.\u00a0 The Patriots knew they would need to get younger and faster at some point, and last year they suffered some severe growing pains.\u00a0 If New England can turn things around defensively led by rising star LB Jerod Mayo and stay healthy after WR Wes Welker returns, this team should continue to be a factor in the AFC playoff race.<\/p>\n

Odds to win AFC\u00a0East Division: +130<\/em><\/p>\n

Odds to win the AFC Conference: 13\/2<\/em><\/p>\n

New England<\/em> Patriots Odds to win Super Bowl XLV: 12\/1<\/em><\/p>\n

Regular Season Wins Total Line: 9.5<\/em><\/p>\n

*all odds quoted from Bodog*<\/em><\/p>\n

Following is a breakdown of this season\u2019s schedule for the Patriots:<\/p>\n

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Week 1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 12, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0 vs. Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The pass defense of the Patriots will face a difficult test right out of the gates as they host Cincinnati\u2019s Carson Palmer, Chad Ocho Cinco and Terrell Owens.<\/p>\n

Week 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 19, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ New York Jets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> New England starts a string of three straight games against AFC East foes, including two on the road at New York and Miami.<\/p>\n

Week 3 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 26, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Buffalo Bills<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Bills played the Patriots tough in two meetings last year, losing both by a combined eight points, including a one-point loss in the season opener.<\/p>\n

Week 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, October 4, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Miami Dolphins <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Like the Bengals and Jets, the Dolphins upgraded their passing attack with the addition of All-Pro WR Brandon Marshall and will be prepared to deal with a shootout if necessary.<\/p>\n

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Week 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 — BYE WEEK —<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Week 6 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 17, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Baltimore Ravens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Patriots will get the chance for revenge here after suffering a humiliating 33-14 loss to the Ravens in last year\u2019s playoffs, ending their 11-game home winning streak in the postseason.<\/p>\n

Week 7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 24, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ San Diego Chargers <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Chargers face their best opponent to date after playing six straight non-playoff teams from a year ago to open the season and will be coming off back-to-back road games at Oakland and St. Louis.<\/p>\n

Week 8 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 31, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Minnesota Vikings <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Vikings will be coming off a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Packers and play their third road game in four weeks.<\/p>\n

Week 9 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 7, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Cleveland Browns <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Patriots play the first of two straight road games against AFC North opponents while the Browns host New England and the New York Jets in consecutive weeks off their bye week.<\/p>\n

Week 10 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 14, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Pittsburgh Steelers <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Pittsburgh hosts New England following three straight road games but will have Ben Roethlisberger back for all of them.<\/p>\n

Week 11 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 21, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Indianapolis Colts <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Patriots get a rematch with the Colts after last year\u2019s memorable 35-34 loss at Indy when head coach Bill Belichick blew a 31-10 fourth-quarter lead when he decided to go for a first down on a fourth-and-2 play on his own 28-yard line in an effort to run out the clock and did not convert.<\/p>\n

Week 12 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, November 25, 2010 @ Detroit Lions <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis: <\/strong>New England visits Detroit on Thanksgiving Day four days after hosting the Colts while the Lions play the first of three straight home games.<\/p>\n

Week 13 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, December 6, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. New York Jets <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Patriots will have 11 days to get ready for the Jets in their final meeting of the season that could determine who wins the AFC East.<\/p>\n

Week 14 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 12, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Chicago Bears <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> New England visits Chicago in the first of two straight games against NFC North opponents.<\/p>\n

Week 15 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 19, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Green Bay Packers <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Green Bay visits New England following a divisional road game at Detroit.<\/p>\n

Week 16 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 26, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Buffalo Bills <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Patriots close out the regular season by squaring off against two AFC opponents who should both find it hard to score in these wintry conditions.<\/p>\n

Week 17 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, January 2, 2011 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> While both the Patriots and Dolphins have lethal passing games, look for the running backs and defenses to be the difference in a matchup that could decide each team\u2019s playoff fate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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