2024 NFL Betting: 3 Best Patriots Picks to Play Today!

The Patriots season likely hinges on the quarterback play. New England has yet to name a starting quarterback as Drake Maye is not a lock to beat out Jacoby Brissett as the team’s QB1.

From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Patriots haven’t made a QB decision yet, as Drake Maye continues to improve. pic.twitter.com/jXkgm4oF98

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 19, 2024

By nearly any metric in the sportsbook odds, the Pats are entering the season as massive underdogs.

Let’s tap in and look at the best Patriots bets for 2024.

These Are the Best Patriots Bets for 2024

The Patriots Are 9½-Point Underdogs vs the Bengals in Week 1

Even if Drake Maye does not begin the season as the starter, it is hard to imagine it will take long before the rookie is named the team’s QB1. The Pats used the No. 3 overall pick on Maye which usually means the quarterback will see the field sooner rather than later.

Whether it is Maye or Jacoby Brissett, this is not an easy start to the season as the Patriots hit the road to take on the Bengals in Week 1. Cincinnati is a 9½-point favorite at BetUS Sportsbook versus New England.

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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 16, 2024

I may be slightly more bullish on New England than most, but I am still riding with Cincy to cover the spread in the season opener.

Bet This Pick: Bengals -9½ Week 1 vs Patriots

Bet or Fade Drake Maye to Win Offensive Rookie of the Year?

When compared to other first-year quarterbacks, Maye is well down the odds to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award at +1400. By comparison, Caleb Williams is the favorite at +135 with Jayden Daniels is second at +500.

Betting Maye to win the hardware should be viewed as more of a lottery ticket. Maye is going to find it challenging to put up comparable stats unless the rookie begins the season as the starter.

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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 16, 2024

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The good news for Maye is the quarterback is going to be able to put up rushing numbers to pair with his passing Yards. My question is whether the Pats have the necessary talent to put Maye in contention with Williams and Daniels.

Want to give it a shot? Bet on Drake Maye to Win Offensive Rookie of the Year (+1400)

Bet the Over on the Patriots Win Total

This is unlikely to be a season where the Pats are contenders. Yet, New England has enough of an influx of rookie talent to win some games this year.

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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 15, 2024

New head coach Jerod Mayo is going to need some time (and even more talent) to truly compete in the division as the team’s long betting odds to win the AFC East at +2500 indicate.

That said, I still like the Patriots to go over 4½ wins when you bet online. Hopefully, the Pats ride with Maye beginning in Week 1 given this season is unlikely to lead to any more trophies.

Bet on the Patriots to Get Over 4½ Wins in 2024 (-140)

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