We take a look at Sunday’s (5/1/20) NFL Playoffs Wild Card 2020 match which is between the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots. View the odds for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Sunday 5th January at 12:15 PM
Bet ?: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
The Patriots will play in the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2009 after losing a stunner to the Dolphins last week at home.
Not surprisingly, the bookies still have faith in the defending champs though, favouring New England by -4.5 points in this 2018 Divisional Round rematch.
The Titans, meanwhile, will relish their underdog tag on the road in Foxboro. Tennessee’s midseason turnaround has earned coach Mike Vrabel a worthy mention in the Coach of the Year conversation, while the Titans’ 5-3 record on the road is also worth factoring in.
Tennessee has lost two of its last three games against the Patriots, although the Titans will take faith in the fact they beat New England 34-10 when these two sides met last year.
As far as Sunday’s game goes though, there are a number of things to consider.
Firstly, Bill Belichick’s disciples have had the upper hand over their former mentor with Bill O’Brien and Brian Flores both earning wins over the Patriots this year. Considering Vrabel is a former Patriots player, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Titans give New England a run for their money.
Second, Tennessee’s defence has allowed an average of only 17-points on the road this year, largely due to the fact they’ve allowed the seventh-fewest third down conversions to opponents.
Last but not least, plenty has been made of the Patriots’ passing game this year – especially with Julian Edelman nursing injuries – but New England still ranks eighth in passing yards and seventh in total points scored.
Overall, it’s difficult to see the Patriots losing this game, but it’s also hard to see the likes of Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill going down without a fight.
Odds:
Tip: New England Patriots at $1.43
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
